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- Page 1 Instructions for use Digital Behind-the-Ear Hearing Instruments Legend and Ally...
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Page 2: Intended Use
Hearing instrument type designations for models included in this user guide are: BE70, FCC ID X26BE70, IC • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. number 6941C-BE70 and LO85, FCC ID: X26LO85, IC: 6941C-LO85, M7080 FCC ID X26M70-80, IC 6941- • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. M7080, M60 FCC ID X26M60, IC6941C-M60. - Page 3 Specifi cation of restrictions: Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing instruments of type BE70 with FCC ID X26BE70, IC number 6941C-BE70 and size 13 battery are available in the following variants: LND1776-DW, LND976-DW, LND676-DW. The products are in compliance with the following regulatory requirements: Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing instruments type LO85 with FCC ID X26LO85, IC number 6941C-LO85 and •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
With a little devotion and patience, you will become familiar with it. A new Beltone hearing instrument ... . . 6 Cleaning the ThinTube and dome ... . 38 This booklet &... -
Page 5: Warning To Hearing Care Professional
Your Hearing Instrument Warning to hearing care professional (Please see page 64 for your selected model) A hearing care professional should advise a prospective user to consult promptly with a licensed physi- cian (preferably an ear specialist) be fore setting the instrument if the hearing care professional determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: Microphone... - Page 6 Microphone Tone tube Microphone Program button ThinTube Program button Plastic tube Mini dome Volume toggle Volume toggle Battery door Earmold Battery door Model, Serial Number, Manufacturer Model, Serial Number, Manufacturer Ally 76 and 86 Behind-the-Ear Hearing Instruments Legend 76 Behind-the-Ear Hearing Instrument With Thin Tube...
- Page 7 Microphone Tone tube Program button ThinTube Plastic tube Mini dome Volume toggle Earmold Battery door Model, Serial Number, Manufacturer Ally 76 Behind-the-Ear Hearing Instrument With Thin Tube Ally 66 mini Behind-the-Ear Hearing Instrument...
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Page 8: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off Your instrument is equipped with an on/off switch integrated into the battery compartment. When the battery compartment is fully closed, the instrument is turned To turn the instrument off grasp the battery compartment door with Microphone your fi... -
Page 9: Changing Batteries
Delayed Activation Changing batteries Your hearing care professional may have activated the Delayed Activation function in your hearing instru- ment. The Delayed Activation function delays the turn-on time after closing the battery door. This is indi- Low battery indication cated by beeps in the receiver at one second intervals when the battery door is closed. Your hearing care professional can set your hearing instrument to give an acoustical indication when the battery is reaching its end of life. - Page 10 Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety their own. When the battery in the hearing instrument has depleted to a level at which use of the Beltone TV and for the environment.
- Page 11 Inserting and removing the instrument Removing your instrument (standard earmold) • Switch off the instrument by shifting the battery door to the ‘off’ position. • Lift the hearing instrument from behind the ear. For a moment, let it hang beside your ear. Inserting the instrument •...
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Page 12: Recognizing Left And Right Instrument
Inserting and removing the instrument Recognizing left and right instrument (ThinTube) If you have two hearing instruments, they may be tuned differently. One for your left ear, the other for your Inserting the instrument right. Do not swap them. Please pay attention to this when cleaning, storing and inserting the instruments. •... -
Page 13: Setting The Volume - Bte And Power Bte
Setting the volume – BTE and Power BTE • You might want to ask your hearing care practitioner to mark your instru- ments with a colored Left and Right indication: Left is blue and Right is Your instrument has a fully automatic volume control. Therefore, it should not be necessary to control the red. -
Page 14: Program Button
Program button Let your hearing care professional fi ll out the following table: Your hearing instrument has a program button allowing you to use up to four different listening programs, each of them suitable for certain situations. Program Type of program Intended for number After pressing the program button, the instrument will switch programs. -
Page 15: Auto-Phone
Only use the recommended cleaning agent to clean the telephone prior to placing the magnet on the to the telephone receiver. To avoid this issue, please move the magnet to another place on the telephone phone, in order to obtain the best possible adherence. receiver. Only use magnets supplied by Beltone. -
Page 16: Telecoil Programme
Telecoil program Hearing through an induction loop Your hearing instrument has a built-in function, enabling in many cases an improved use of the telephone More and more public places, churches, theatres and cinemas, have induction loop systems. In these par- and better hearing in churches or halls where an induction loop system is installed. -
Page 17: Audio Input
For assistance in pairing and using these products with your Beltone Legend • In this program you will hear no sounds from the microphone, therefore most wireless device, please contact your hearing care professional. - Page 18 fl ights or in otherwise restricted areas. • The app must only be used with Beltone devices for which it is intended, and Beltone take no responsi- Follow these steps to enter and leave fl ight mode: bility if the app is used with other devices.
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Page 19: Daily Maintenance
Storing your instrument When you are not using your instrument, keep or transport it in the box supplied. Leave the battery door Daily maintenance open. Keep your instrument in a dry place, not in a bathroom or other humid place. Alternatively, you could Please follow these instructions to prolong the durability of your hearing instruments: store the instrument in a dessicator available from your hearing care practitioner. -
Page 20: Replacing The Tube
• Dry the earmold with a cloth. The ThinTube and the dome should be cleaned regularly. Remove the ThinTube from the instrument before cleaning by unscrewing it. Use a • Blow possible water drops from tubing and earmold. A special de- damp cloth to clean the ThinTube and dome on the outside and use vice is available for this from your hearing care practitioner. - Page 21 Beltone Hearing Intruments – with Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) synchronization so that the TSG noise level is automatically adjusted simultaneously in both hearing aids dependent on the background sound level. Additionally if the hearing aid has a volume control then the...
- Page 22 Technical specifi cations Prescription use of this device The TSG module should be used as prescribed by your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare profes- sional. In order to avoid permanent hearing damages, the maximum daily usage depends on the level of Audio signal technology the generated sound.
- Page 23 VOLUME CONTROL The sound generator is set to a specifi c loudness level by the hearing healthcare professional. When switch- Warning to hearing healthcare professionals ing the sound generator on, the volume will have this optimal setting. Therefore, it might not be necessary A hearing healthcare professional should advise a prospective sound generator user to consult promptly to control the volume (loudness) manually.
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Page 24: Beltone Hearing Intruments
User Guide of the relevant Beltone Direct Line accessory. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otolo- • Only connect Beltone hearing instruments to Beltone accessories intended and qualifi ed to be used with gists or otorhinolaryngologists. -
Page 25: General Warnings
prohibited. General warnings • Be careful when boarding fl ights to deactivate the wireless functionality. Hearing instruments can be dangerous if improperly used. • If the device is broken, DO NOT USE IT. • Consult a physician if you fi nd a foreign object in your ear canal, if you experience skin irritation or if Hearing instrument expectations excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the instrument. -
Page 26: Warning To Hearing Aid Dispensers (Us Only)
Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hear- Warning to hearing aid dispensers (US Only) ing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing aid evalu- A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed ation. -
Page 27: Eight Steps Towards Better Hearing
Eight steps towards better hearing . Listen outside - quiet & traffi c Spend some time getting used to the sounds around you with your hearing instruments. Keep in mind that You need to get used to your new hearing instrument. Sounds seem new and different. That is because you traffi... - Page 28 5. Get used to conversation in a group 7. Use your telephone Following conversations in a group is often diffi cult because of the background noise. Listen to the different Often, you can hear the telephone clearly with your hearing instrument in the microphone program. Hold the voices.
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Page 29: Warning To Hearing Care Practitioners
Warning to hearing care practitioners Special care should be exercised in selecting and fi tting a hearing instrument(s) whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 dB SPL with an IEC 60711: 1981 occluded ear simulator, because there may be a risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Feedback, ’whistling’ Is your earmold/Dome inserted correctly? Put it in again Is the volume very loud? Reduce it Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogged or broken? Visit your hearing care practitioner Are you holding your hand or an object (e.g. a hat) too close to an instrument? Move your hand away or create some more space between the instrument and the object Is you ear full of wax? Visit your physician... - Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Sound is distorted, Is the battery dead? Replace it with a new one or weak Is the battery dirty? Clean it or use a new one Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogged or broken? Visit your hearing care practitioner Did your instrument get moist? Use a dissecator...
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Page 32: Technical Data
International warranty, service and repair LNDx86-DW 140 dB SPL 132 dB SPL Beltone provides a warranty on hearing instruments in the event of defects in workmanship or materials, as AYx66-DW 132 dB SPL 122 dB SPL described in applicable warranty documentation. In its service policy, Beltone pledges to secure functional-... -
Page 33: Your Selected Model
Your selected model Your hearing care professional place a check mark in the below table to identify the model you have re- Left serial number: ceived. Right serial number: LND1776-DW AY386-DW LND976-DW AY286-DW LND676-DW AY386-DW HP LND1776-DWT AY286-DW HP Hearing care professional... - Page 34 Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries, Beltone Legend is compatible with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad Air 2, CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries.
- Page 35 LND76-DWT Full-On and Reference Test Gain Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Technical Specifi cations ANSI S3.22-2009 Full-on gain 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Pi = 50dB SPL Full-On Gain 51 dB (50 db SPL input) 48 dB Maximum Output Max. 127 dB SPL (90 dB SPL input)HFA 116 dB SPL Total Harmonic Distortion...
- Page 36 LND86-DW Full-On and Reference Test Gain Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Technical Specifi cations ANSI S3.22-2009 Full-on gain 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Pi = 50dB SPL Full-On Gain 67 dB (50 db SPL input) 63 dB Maximum Output Max. 132 dB SPL (90 dB SPL input)HFA 128dB SPL Total Harmonic Distortion...
- Page 37 AY66-DW Full-On and Reference Test Gain Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Technical Specifi cations ANSI S3.22-2009 Full-on gain 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Pi = 50dB SPL Full-On Gain 55 dB (50 db SPL input) 49 dB Maximum Output Max. 122 dB SPL (90 dB SPL input)HFA 117dB SPL Total Harmonic Distortion...
- Page 38 AY76-DW Full-On and Reference Test Gain Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Technical Specifi cations ANSI S3.22-2009 Full-on gain 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Pi = 50dB SPL Full-On Gain 59 dB (50 db SPL input) 52 dB Maximum Output Max. 128 dB SPL (90 dB SPL input)HFA 123dB SPL Total Harmonic Distortion...
- Page 39 AY86-DW Full-On and Reference Test Gain Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Technical Specifi cations ANSI S3.22-2009 Full-on gain 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Pi = 50dB SPL Full-On Gain 72 dB (50 db SPL input) 68 dB Maximum Output Max. 131 dB SPL (90 dB SPL input)HFA 128dB SPL Total Harmonic Distortion...
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