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- Page 1 XTREME Behind-the-ear hearing instruments INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Summary Operating Instructions for BTE (Behind-the-Ear) Hearing Instruments Features Inserting Earmold Positioning Instrument Removing Earmold & Instrument ON/OFF 3-Position Switch Telecoil Status light Battery Replacement Battery Indicator Battery Information FM and DAI (Direct Audio Input) Shoe Safety Guidelines International Warranty Switch and Program Configuration... - Page 4 The following hearing instruments are covered in these operating instructions XTREME 120 XTREME 121 Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing instruments. These advanced devices are fully digital, and have been adjusted by your Hearing Care Professional with the aid of a computer and specially developed software.
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Page 5: Features
Description of features Earmold 1 Canal 2 Sound outlet 3 Tubing 4 Helix 5 Vent XTREME 120 and XTREME 121 1 3-Position switch 2 Microphone 3 Earhook 4 Sound outlet 5 Battery drawer 6 Volume control 7 Status light (XTREME 120 only) - Page 6 Inserting your earmold Inserting your earmold correctly every time, takes practice, patience and perseverance. If you are having difficulty inserting your earmolds, please consult your Hearing Care Professional. Insert your earmold first, then position the hearing instrument over your ear. •...
- Page 7 • Lift the earmold up to your ear. Push the canal part of the earmold into the ear canal opening twisting slightly to ease the helix portion into position. The helix part should be pointing straight up and should slip into position. •...
- Page 8 To position the hearing instrument • Once the earmold is inserted cor- rectly, lift the hearing instrument up and position it behind the ear. Take care not to twist the tubing of the hearing instrument. Removing your earmold and hearing instrument •...
- Page 9 ON/OFF function XTREME 120 and XTREME 121 Turn your hearing instruments ON by closing the battery doors completely and rotating the volume controls upward (toward the ceiling). Turn your hearing instruments OFF by rotating the volume con- trols all the way down (toward the floor).
- Page 10 Volume control The volume control is marked with numbers from 0 to 3, with 0 being the OFF position and 3 being the maximum volume. Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your instruments on either position 2 or 3 (see page 21). To increase the volume: Turn the volume control up Louder...
- Page 11 3-Position switch Use the 3-position switch to change between programs. Program 1 is the microphone program for normal listening. When moving the switch to position 1, you will hear a short beep. Program 2 is the telecoil program for using the telephone only or listening through a loop system without hearing external sounds.
- Page 12 Telecoil function The Telecoil enables you to hear better when using a telephone or in places where inductive loop systems are installed (places of worship, theaters, etc.). When the Telecoil is active, you will hear directly through the inductive loop or telephone. To access the Telecoil pro- grams move the switch on the instrument to position 2 (Telecoil only) or position 3 (Telecoil plus Microphone).
- Page 13 Status light (XTREME 120 only) Your hearing instrument is equipped with a Status light to provide a visual indication of the function of the instrument. Your Hearing Care Professional can program the operation of the light to suit your preferences.
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Page 14: Battery Replacement
Battery replacement • Your hearing instrument uses a size 675 battery. To insert a new battery • Use your fingernail to gently swing the battery drawer fully open, but do not force it. • Take out the used battery. • Remove colored sticker from new battery (if applicable). -
Page 15: Battery Indicator
Battery indicator When the battery is about to run out the instrument will beep at regular intervals and the Status light turns off if it is set for continuous mode. Optional tamper-resistant battery drawer This is recommended for infants, small children and people with learning difficulties to prevent them from accidentally swallowing the battery. -
Page 16: Battery Information
Battery information • Battery life will vary with conditions of use. See your Hearing Care Professional for more information. • Always keep spare batteries on hand. These are available from your Hearing Care Professional. • A used battery should be replaced immediately. •... - Page 17 • Used batteries should be returned to your battery supplier or Hearing Care Professional for disposal. • Never dispose of batteries by burning them. There is a risk that they may explode and cause injury. • Never dispose of batteries with household waste. They cause environmental pollution.
- Page 18 FM or DAI (Direct Audio Input) shoe Your hearing instruments are compatible with ear level FM systems. These can enhance the benefit of your hearing instruments by allowing you to hear a conver- sation at a distance without the interference of back- ground noise.
- Page 19 DAI adjustment The input level on the DAI shoe can be adjusted with a small screwdriver. Recommended sensitivity settings: Hi: for radio, TV, walkman, MP3, PC equipment. Lo: for ear level FM systems and body worn FM equipment. When an FM or DAI shoe is attached: Program 1 is the microphone program.
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Page 20: Safety Guidelines
Safety guidelines Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or improperly used. Such actions can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss or even fatality. Familiarize yourself completely with the following general warnings and the full contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments. - Page 21 • Clean your hearing instruments and their parts on a regular basis only with products that are recommended by your Hearing Care Professional. Microorganisms from unclean instruments may cause skin irritations. • Be careful with leaking battery liquid, as it is a hazardous substance.
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Page 22: International Warranty
Warning to instrument dispenser and user Special care should be taken when fitting and using a hearing instrument with maximum sound pressure capability in excess of 132 dB SPL (IEC 711) since there may be a risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user. -
Page 23: Switch And Program Configuration
Switch and program configuration Your hearing instruments are programmed in the following way: Program Beeps Function ❑ Normal listening situations ❑ Telephone only ❑ Microphone + telephone If your hearing instrument is connected to the (DAI) Direct Audio Input or an FM system: Program Beeps Function... - Page 24 Notes...
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- Page 28 Bernafon Australia Pty. Ltd. Bernafon Canada Ltd. Unit 12, 97 Castlemaine Street 500 Trillium Drive Unit 15 Milton QLD 4064 Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1A7 Australia Canada Freecall 1800 809 111 Phone (519) 748 6669 Phone (07) 3250 0300 Toll free 1 800 265 8250...
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