USER GUIDE SP BTE Table of Contents Model Overview General Warnings and Safety Information Hearing Aid Description Battery Size Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid Step 1: Inserting the Battery Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid with an Earmold Step 4: Changing the Volume Step 5: Changing the Programs Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid...
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SONIC Accessories Product Approval, Markings and Compliance Compliance with Requirements for Europe International Warranty Information and Explanation of Symbols Service...
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USER GUIDE SP BTE Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sonic hearing aid. Your hearing care professional has adjusted your hearing aid to meet your needs. With a little practice, you will soon be on your way to better hearing.
SONIC Model Overview The following Sonic hearing aid models are covered within this user guide for use: Journey 80 | 40 Super Power JN80 SP, with wireless functionality ■ ■ JN40 SP, with wireless functionality ■ ■...
USER GUIDE SP BTE General Warnings and Safety Guidelines Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or even fatality. Before you use your hearing aid, please read the following hazard warnings.
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SONIC Clean your hearing aid (including parts) on a regular basis, as recommended by your hearing care professional. Microorganisms from an unclean hearing aid may cause skin irritations. Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid is a hazardous substance.
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USER GUIDE SP BTE Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals and Users Take special care when fitting and using a hearing aid with maximum sound pressure capability in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL (IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk of damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.
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SONIC Safety Information · Only use hearing aids as directed. · Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained hearing care professional. · Misuse or improper adjustments can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss. · Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing or prevent hearing loss resulting from organic conditions.
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USER GUIDE SP BTE · See your hearing care professional if you experience discomfort or irritation of your ear. · Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing aid. · Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat by leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.
SONIC Hearing Aid Description – Super Power BTE Model 1 Program Button 5 Earhook 2 LED indicator 6 Sound outlet 3 Volume wheel 7 Battery door 4 Microphone 8 Direct Audio Input 4a Second microphone (with optional DAI adapter) Battery Size...
USER GUIDE SP BTE Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid Step 1: Inserting the Battery · Gently swing the battery door fully open, but do not force it. (A) · Remove the sticker from the new battery. (B) · Place the battery into the empty compartment. The + sign on the battery should face up.
SONIC Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON Close the battery door completely. You should notice a click. The hearing aid is now ON. Click “ON” Note! Never use excessive force to open or close the battery door.
USER GUIDE SP BTE Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid with an Earmold Your hearing aid has been programmed individually for your right or left ear. You will see a color marking inside the battery door. This can help you to distinguish between the left and right hearing aid.
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SONIC · When inserting the right earmold, hold it with the right hand. When inserting the left earmold, hold it with the left hand. · Hold the earmold so that the canal part is pointing at the ear canal entrance and the frame of the earmold is pointing straight up.
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USER GUIDE SP BTE · Run your finger down the skin just in front of your ear. If you feel any plastic parts of the earmold, it is not inserted correctly. Gently push the plastic back and behind the top fold of your ear. The earmold should seal into all folds of the ear.
SONIC Step 4: Changing the Volume To increase the volume, turn the volume wheel up toward the top of the hearing aid. To decrease the volume, turn the wheel down toward the battery drawer. The volume wheel has level markings: 1, 2, 3, and 4.
USER GUIDE SP BTE Step 5: Changing the Programs A short press (less than 2 seconds) on the Program Button will change the program. The number of beeps you hear will tell you which program you are in. Your hearing care professional may activate the LED indicator.
SONIC Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid Your hearing aid may have the mute function. Please ask your hearing care professional if this function is available with your hearing aid. A long press (more than 2 seconds) on the Program Button will cause your hearing aid to mute.
USER GUIDE SP BTE Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid · Lift the hearing aid from your ear first. · Push the back of your ear with your thumb to loosen the frame of the earmold, then use your index finger to remove it.
SONIC Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF Open the battery door slightly until a click is felt. The hearing aid is now OFF. Click “OFF” Step 9: Changing the Battery When the battery is running out, the hearing aid will beep at regular intervals.
USER GUIDE SP BTE Features of Your Hearing Aid The following features may be activated in your hearing aid. Please consult your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is configured. Telecoil helps you hear better when using a telephone or in buildings where inductive loop systems are installed.
SONIC Caring for Your Hearing Aid Healthy ears produce a waxy substance that can clog your hearing aid. Please follow these cleaning instructions to prevent wax build-up and ensure optimal performance of your hearing aid. For further information on the care of your hearing aid,...
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USER GUIDE SP BTE General Care Instructions Treat your hearing aid like any other delicate electronic device (check the safety guidelines on page 7) and make sure that the hearing aid does not come in contact with moisture or water. ·...
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SONIC Daily Care Instructions · Check your hearing aid for ear wax and wipe it clean with a cloth or tissue. · If necessary, use the cleaning tool to remove wax from the canal and vent openings on your earmold.
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USER GUIDE SP BTE · Pull the tubing away from the earhook. · Gently clean the earmold in warm soapy water. · Rinse the earmold and allow it to dry completely. · Use an air puffer to remove any remaining moisture in the tubing (B).
SONIC Common Problems and Solutions Hearing aid whistles or squeals Check that the earpiece is inserted correctly. If this is the case and the hearing aid still whistles or squeals, please consult your hearing care professional. No volume, level too soft or humming noise...
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USER GUIDE SP BTE Hearing aid switches from ON to OFF periodically Your battery is running down. Please change the battery. Hearing aid beeps without any action from you Your battery is running down. Please change the battery. Other problems with your hearing aid If other problems occur with your hearing aid which are not listed, contact your hearing care professional.
SONIC Accessories Sonic offers a wide range of optional accessories that may be purchased to enhance your hearing aid. Depending on the hearing aid family and local regulations, the following accessories are available: · Remote control · SoundGate communication device (for wireless connection to mobile phones, music players, etc.)
USER GUIDE SP BTE Product Approval, Markings and Compliance All Sonic hearing aid models covered by these instructions for use comply with international standards concerning electromagnetic compatibility. Due to the limited size available on the hearing aid, all relevant approval markings are found in this document.
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SONIC Even though your hearing aid is designed to comply with the most stringent international standards of electromagnetic compatibility, it may emit electromagnetic energy that can cause interference with other devices. Your hearing aid contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.84 MHz.
Commission Decision 2008/432/EC and may be used in all member states of the EU and EFTA. This is certified by applying the following marking: Declaration of conformity is available at: Sonic Innovations, Inc. 2501 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ 08873...
Please review the warranty with your hearing care professional. Note! Your hearing care professional may charge a service fee for processing warranty repairs. Note!Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sonic could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
SONIC Information and Explanation of Symbols The CE conformity marking indicates conformance to all applicable European Directives This symbol indicates that the products described in these instructions for use adhere to the requirements for an applied part of Type B of EN 60601-1.
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USER GUIDE SP BTE This sign indicates important safety information that must be observed to minimize risks or to avoid hazardous situations Important information for handling and product safety The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that the European Directive 2002/96/ EC on waste of electronic equipment applies.
If none of the actions listed in the previous pages correct a problem you may have with your hearing instrument, contact your authorized Sonic service representative. Do not attempt to service your hearing instruments yourself or your warranty may be voided.
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