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Alta2 Nera2 Ria2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Alta2 Pro Ti, Nera2 Pro Ti, Ria2 Pro Ti...
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Introduction to this booklet Indication for use This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound hearing instrument. Please read the booklet carefully including to the ear and thereby compensate for mild to moderate-to-severe the Warning section.
Table of content Thin tube with dome or GripTip Replace dome About Identify your hearing instrument style Thin tube with micro mold or LiteTip and ear piece Maintain the micro mold or LiteTip BTE with sound hook and mold Options Optional features and accessories BTE with thin tube (Corda miniFit) Mute the hearing instrument (optional)
Identify your hearing instrument style and ear piece BTE with sound hook BTE with thin tube thin tube will have one of the There are two different (Corda miniFit) attachments and several and mold following ear pieces - dome, An instrument with a GripTip, micro mold, or LiteTip.
BTE with sound hook and mold What it does What it is Sound hook Microphone Sound in openings Sound out Push button Change programs, volume and mute the Contains the battery. instrument Battery drawer is the Battery drawer on/off switch About Start up Handling Options Warnings Tinnitus Additionals...
BTE with thin tube (Corda miniFit) What it does What it is Microphone Sound in openings Thin tube Push button Change programs, Sound out volume and mute the instrument Battery drawer Contains the battery. Battery drawer is also the on/off switch About Start up Handling Options Warnings Tinnitus Additionals...
Identify left and right instrument Battery It is important to distinguish between the left and the right Your hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on instrument as they might be programmed differently. special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer.
Turn the hearing instrument on and off When to replace a battery The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing instrument When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps on and off. To preserve the battery, make sure your instrument is repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
Replace the battery 1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert 4. Close MultiTool Fully open the Remove the Insert the new Close the battery drawer. The The MultiTool can be used for battery drawer. sticky label from battery into the instrument will play a jingle battery change.
Caring for your hearing instrument The MultiTool The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning ear wax When handling your hearing instrument, hold it over a soft surface from the mould. The brush can be replaced and purchased from your to avoid damage if you drop it.
Sound hook with mold Put on the instrument with mold Read the following pages if you have Step 1 Step 2 a hearing instrument with a sound hook and a mold. The mold is customized for you and fits your ear. Gently pull your ear outwards Place the hearing instrument and press the mold in the...
Clean the mold Wash the mold Replace the tube The mold should be cleaned Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 regularly. Use a soft cloth to The tubing between the mold clean the surface of the mold. and the instrument should be Use the MultiTool wire loop replaced when it becomes to clean the opening.
Thin tube (Corda miniFit) Put on the instrument with thin tube Read the following pages if your instrument has a thin tube (Corda Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 miniFit) with either a dome, GripTip, micro mold or LiteTip ear piece. Corda miniFit is a thin tube that brings the sound into your ear.
Clean the thin tube The thin tube should be cleaned to keep it clear from moisture and Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 wax. If not cleaned it could become blocked with wax which means no sound will be able to come out. Pull the thin tube Push the cleaning Reconnect the thin...
Thin tube with dome or GripTip Replace dome There are 4 different types of domes, which are made of soft rubber The dome should not be cleaned. When the dome is more or less filled material. If you have a dome check the type and size below. with wax, replace it with a new one.
Thin tube with micro mold or LiteTip Maintain the micro mold or LiteTip Read the following pages if you have a micro mold or LiteTip ear piece. The ear piece should be cleaned The micro mold and LiteTip are customized for your ear shape. regularly.
Optional features and accessories Mute the hearing instrument (optional) The features and accessories described on the following pages are Use the mute function if you need to silence optional. Please contact your Hearing Care Professional to find out the instrument while wearing it. how your hearing instrument is programmed.
Change programs (optional) To be filled out by the Hearing Care Professional Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. Program Sound you will hear When to use These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. when activated “1 beep”...
Change volume (optional) Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the instrument The push button allows you to adjust the volume. programmed by your Hearing Care Professional, simply open and then You will hear a click when you turn up or down the volume. close the battery drawer.
Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) Unlock the battery drawer Lock the battery drawer To keep the battery out of reach of infants, small children and people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery drawer should be used. Use a small screwdriver to lock and unlock the drawer. Use the screwdriver to turn the Make sure the drawer is completely screw to unlock position (vertical).
Wireless accessories (optional) As an enhancement to your wireless hearing instrument a broad range of wireless accessories are available. ConnectLine Remote Control ConnectLine is a family of The Remote Control offers an Your hearing instrument For detailed information on products that allows you to opportunity to change program supports the option of attaching wireless accessories contact...
Other options (optional) Telecoil Direct Audio Input (DAI) Telecoil helps you hear better when using a allows your hearing instrument to receive signals directly from telephone with a built in loop or when you are in external sources such as TV, radio, music players, etc. The DAI adaptor buildings with teleloop systems such as theaters, is mounted to your instrument and via a cable connected to an external sound source.
Warnings You should familiarize yourself fully • Never allow others to wear your • Batteries have occasionally been If a battery or hearing instrument is with the following general warnings hearing instrument as incorrect mistaken for pills. Therefore check swallowed, see a doctor immediately before using your hearing instrument usage could cause permanent your medicine carefully before...
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Warnings Dysfunction Active implants • If you have an active brain implant, X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and • Be aware of the possibility that • Caution must be taken with active please contact the manufacturer electrotherapy your hearing instrument may stop implants.
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Warnings Avoiding heat and chemicals Possible side effects Interference • Your hearing instrument must never • Hearing instruments, molds or • Your hearing instrument has been be exposed to extreme heat e.g., left domes may cause an accelerated thoroughly tested for interference, inside a parked car in the sun.
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Warnings Warning to hearing instrument (iii) History of sudden or rapidly Special care should be exercised Otolaryngologists, Otologists dispensers progressive hearing loss within in selecting and fitting a hearing or Otorhinolaryngologists. The A hearing instrument dispenser the previous 90 days. instrument whose maximum sound purpose of medical evaluation should advise a prospective...
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Warnings • The audiologist or hearing the hearing instrument. Federal only part of hearing rehabilitation Children with hearing loss instrument dispenser will conduct law limits the sale of hearing and may need to be supplemented In addition to seeing a physician for a hearing instrument evaluation to instruments to those individuals by auditory training and lip reading.
Tinnitus SoundSupport™ (optional) Guidelines for tinnitus sound generator users Intended use of Tinnitus SoundSupport These instructions contain information about Tinnitus SoundSupport, Tinnitus SoundSupport is a tool intended to generate sounds to which may have been enabled in your hearing instruments by your provide temporary relief to patients suffering from tinnitus as part of Hearing Care Professional.
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Sound options and volume adjustment Prescription use only CAUTION: Tinnitus SoundSupport is programmed by your Hearing Care Good health practice requires that a person reporting tinnitus have a Professional to match your hearing loss and preferences for tinnitus medical evaluation by a licensed ear physician before using a sound relief.
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Volume adjustments with Tinnitus SoundSupport 2) How to change Tinnitus SoundSupport volume in both ears simultaneously When you select a hearing instrument program where Tinnitus SoundSupport is activated, the push button on your hearing You can use one instrument to increase/decrease the sound in both instrument works as a volume control only for the sound produced by instruments.
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Important information for Hearing Care CAUTION - daily use The volume levels of Tinnitus SoundSupport can be set to a level Professionals about Tinnitus SoundSupport which could lead to permanent hearing damage when used for a Device description prolonged period of time. Tinnitus SoundSupport is a module function that can be enabled in Your Hearing Care Professional will advise you of the maximum the hearing instruments by the Hearing Care Professional.
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Important information for Hearing Care Instruct your patient accordantly and record your patient’s wearing time in the table “Tinnitus SoundSupport: Limitation on use”, page 60 Professionals about Tinnitus SoundSupport in this booklet. If the volume control is enabled By default the volume control for the sound generator is deactivated Maximum wearing time of Tinnitus SoundSupport in the instrument.
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Warnings related to Tinnitus If your Hearing Care Professional has • Should you experience or notice • A Hearing Care Professional Visible congenital or traumatic activated the sound generator Tinnitus a change in hearing or tinnitus, or should advise a prospective sound deformity of the ear.
Troubleshooting guide for your hearing instrument Symptom Possible causes Solutions Worn-out battery Replace the battery No sound Clogged tube or earpieces (mould, dome, GripTip, micro mould or LiteTip) Clean mould Clean Corda miniFit (thin tube), replace dome or GripTip or replace wax filter Clogged sound outlet Clean mold Clean Corda miniFit (thin tube), replace dome or GripTip or replace wax filter...
Water resistant Your hearing instrument is water 1. Gently wipe off any water resistant which means it is designed 2. Open the battery drawer and to be worn in all daily life situations. remove the battery and gently wipe Therefore you do not have to worry off any water in the battery drawer about sweat or getting wet in the rain.
Warranty certificate International warranty Name of owner: _____________________________________________________ Your hearing instrument is covered might have under applicable national by an international limited warranty legislation governing sale of consumer Dispenser: _________________________________________________________ issued by the manufacturer for a goods. Your Hearing Care Professional period of 12 months from the date of may have issued a warranty that goes Dispenser address: __________________________________________________...
Mobile phone Some hearing instrument users hearing instrument rating of 2 (M2/ have reported a buzzing sound in T2) and a telephone rating of 3 (M3/ their hearing instrument when they T3) would result in a combined rating are using mobile phones, indicating of 5.
The hearing instrument complies with international standards concerning Electromagnetic Compatibility. More information: www.oticon.com About Start up Handling Options Warnings Tinnitus Additionals...
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Oticon declares that this hearing Declaration of conformity Settings overview for your hearing instrument instrument is in compliance with the is available at: essential requirements and other Left Right relevant provisions of Directive Oticon A/S 1999/5/EC. Kongebakken 9 Volume control DK-2765 Smørum...
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Hearing program description Program Option The volume control adjusts: (select one) Environmental sounds Tinnitus SoundSupport Environmental sounds Tinnitus SoundSupport Environmental sounds Tinnitus SoundSupport Environmental sounds Tinnitus SoundSupport The volume control in Tinnitus SoundSupport is enabled: Changing volume in each ear separately Changing volume in both ears simultaneously About Start up Handling Options Warnings Tinnitus Additionals...
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Measurements according BTE13 85 to American National 0 dB SPL ref. 20 mPa Standard ANSI S 3.22 (2003) and S3.7 (1995). Peak OSPL90 117 (123*) dB SPL HF Average OSPL90 113 (106*) dB SPL Supply voltage: Peak Full-on Gain 51 (59*) dB Battery Zinc Air 1.4 Volt HF Average Full-on Gain 44 (41*) dB...
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TECHNICAL DATA Nera2 Pro Ti, Ria2 Pro Ti...
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Measurements according BTE13 85 to American National 0 dB SPL ref. 20 mPa Standard ANSI S 3.22 (2003) and S3.7 (1995). Peak OSPL90 117 (123*) dB SPL HF Average OSPL90 113 (106*) dB SPL Supply voltage: Peak Full-on Gain 51 (59*) dB Battery Zinc Air 1.4 Volt HF Average Full-on Gain 44 (41*) dB...
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