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  • Page 1 InSTrUcTIonS FOR USE rITe...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    Thank you Indications for Use Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. To support your The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that your new hearing compensate for mild to severe hearing loss.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Volume control (optional) caUTIon Mute (optional) The RITE Power is a powerful hearing instrument. If you are fitted with RITE Power, Tamper-resistant battery door (optional) you should never allow others to wear your hearing instrument as incorrect usage Telecoil (optional) could cause permanent damage to their hearing.

  • Page 4: Instrument View Rite With Speaker Type "60" 7A

    Instrument view rITe with speaker type “60” Autophone (optional) DAI direct audio input (optional accessory) FM (optional accessory) Your ear piece Audible and visual indicator summary table Microphone openings Caring for your hearing instrument Micro mould Cleaning the instrument Maintenance with mould...

  • Page 5: Instrument View Rite With Speaker Type "85" 7B

    Instrument view rITe with speaker type “85” Your ear piece Microphone openings Micro mould LiteTip (mould) LED indicator Domes: Push-button Type Size Speaker Open 6 mm Power 8 mm Bass, single vent 10 mm ImporTanT noTIce Bass, double vent 12 mm...

  • Page 6: Instrument View Rite With Speaker Type "100" 7C

    Instrument view rITe with speaker type ”100” power Your ear piece Microphone openings Domes: Type Size Power 6 mm LED indicator Bass, single vent 8 mm Push-button Speaker Bass, double vent 10 mm 12 mm ImporTanT noTIce Sound outlet Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not Wax protection using your hearing instrument, particularly overnight.

  • Page 7: Instrument View Rite With Power Mould 7D

    Instrument view rITe with power mould Microphone openings LED indicator Customised mould Push-button Sound outlet + wax protection system ImporTanT noTIce Ventilations openings Battery door Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument, particularly overnight.

  • Page 8: Warnings

    Warnings You should familiarise yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire content of this booklet before using your hearing instrument. Usage of hearing instruments • Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your Hearing Care Professional.
  • Page 9 Warnings Warnings • Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore check your medicine Dysfunction in hearing instruments carefully before swallowing any pills. • Hearing instruments may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired or • Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they if the speaker is blocked by moisture or ear wax.
  • Page 10 Warnings Warnings • The included case for instrument storage may have a built-in magnet. If so, and you X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and electrotherapy have an implantable device, such as pacemakers or defibrillators, the instrument case • Remove your hearing instrument for example during X-ray, CT / MR / PET scanning should not be carried in a chest pocket or near to the chest.

  • Page 11: Activating The Hearing Instrument For The First Time

    Warnings activating the hearing instrument for the first time Interference A hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert a fresh battery in the battery • Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for interference, according to compartment.

  • Page 12: Replacing The Battery

    replacing the battery To replace the battery, follow these instructions: Your hearing instrument battery size is 312. • Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge at the bottom of the instrument. Remove the old battery. The magnet at the end of the MultiTool may be A worn out battery should be removed immediately and useful in helping you with the handling of the batteries.

  • Page 13: Turning Your Instrument On And Off

    Turning your instrument on and oFF Left/right ear marking Turn ON your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have in place. When the battery door is closed the instrument will start up by playing a jingle. two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your This indicates that the battery is working and the instrument is operating.

  • Page 14: Putting On Your Instrument

    putting on your instrument push-button Place the speaker, with the ear piece attached, into your ear Your hearing instrument has an ergonomic designed push-button for volume adjustment first (1) and then place the instrument behind your ear (2). and switching between different programs. If the instrument has a mould as its ear piece, ensure it is The push-button can be pressed and activated on either the upper part (UP) or the lower positioned in the ear canal tightly but comfortably.

  • Page 15: Programs (Optional)

    programs (optional) The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of three functionalities. Left Right Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. When using FM or DAI 2 Only program shift: additional programs are automatically added. Press shortly to change program.
  • Page 16 Press the upper part to go forwards in the program cycle e.g from P1-P2. Programs Audible Visual Press the lower part to go backwards in the program cycle e.g from P3-P2.  Program 1 An overview and description of the hearing programs available in your hearing ...

  • Page 17: Volume Control (Optional)

    Volume control (optional) mute (optional) A volume control may be activated. The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in Use the mute function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with. instrument on.

  • Page 18: Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (Optional)

    Tamper-resistant battery door Opening the battery door The battery door is designed only to (optional) be opened by using a tool. Use a small screwdriver to open the door by inserting To keep the battery out of reach of small children, specifically those 0-36 it into the slit in the bottom of the hearing months and people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery instrument and pushing on the door to open.

  • Page 19: Telecoil (Optional)

    Telecoil (optional) The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation. The telecoil is meant for telephone* conversations and for loop systems in places such as theaters, churches or lecture rooms. The telecoil is activated by the push-button as switching between programs. When activated, you will hear a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program.
  • Page 20 autophone (optional) Your hearing instrument may have a built-in Autophone functionality. When the hearing instrument is close to a telephone receiver, the autophone will activate a phone program. When the phone program is activated you will hear a number of beeps. When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous program.
  • Page 21 DaI direct audio input (optional accessory) If you would like to turn off the hearing instrument microphone input and listen to the DAI alone, you can advance to the next program by using the program switch button. The DAI adaptor is a connector that allows you to input audio signals directly to your hearing instrument.
  • Page 22 Fm (optional accessory) If you would like to turn off the hearing instrument microphone input and listen to the FM input alone, you can advance to the next FM program by using the program switch Your hearing instrument supports the option of attaching an FM system. This consists of a button.
  • Page 23 audible and visual indicator summary table Volume Audible Visual   Preferred volume Programs Audible Visual     Maximum volume Program 1      Minimum volume Program 2    Program 3 Warnings Audible Visual ...

  • Page 24: Caring For Your Hearing Instrument

    caring for your hearing instrument Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet or the ventilation opening of your ear mould. To prevent wax accumulation from causing a change in performance, the guidelines in this section should be followed: When handling a hearing instrument, keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it.
  • Page 25 cleaning the instrument Cleaning the microphone openings A range of dedicated cleaning tools is prepared for the special purpose of cleaning the Make sure that the microphone openings are not clogged by dust or dirt. Carefully brush instrument. These should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your away visible signs of debris from the openings.
  • Page 26 maintenance with mould Replace the wax protection system The mould should be cleaned regularly. The wax filter should be replaced: The vent in the mould is cleaned by pressing the brush through the hole while twisting it • When you can see that the filter placed in the mould is clogged. slightly.
  • Page 27 maintenance with dome Replacing the dome The speaker should be cleaned regularly. Use the cloth and rub off any ear wax. The dome is easy to replace. The dome should not be cleaned. When you require a fresh, clean dome, remove the Use a finger nail and hold the bottom of the dome.

  • Page 28: Avoiding Heat And Chemicals

    avoiding heat and chemicals Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun. It must not be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens. The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, after shave lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellant can damage your hearing instrument.

  • Page 29: Water Resistance

    Water resistance Your new Oticon hearing instrument is water resistant Although your hearing instrument has achieved an IP57* classification, it is referred to as being water resistant, not waterproof. Should your hearing instrument get in contact with water and stop working, please follow these guidelines: • Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the instrument...

  • Page 30: Eight Easy Steps To Better Hearing

    If you find it difficult to listen to TV or radio, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more Hearing Care Professional. information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories. If using the hearing instrument makes you tired, take them off for a little while and have a rest.
  • Page 31 If you find it difficult to use the telephone, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories. If your hearing instrument has a telecoil (and your telephone has a built in tele loop) you...
  • Page 32 If you find it difficult to obtain a good result while using your mobile telephone, ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information regarding the Oticon ConnectLine system and other available accessories.

  • Page 33: Common Problems And Their Solutions

    common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes Solutions No sound Worn-out battery Replace the battery pg. 16 & 17 Clogged sound outlet Clean mould pg. 44 Consider replacing wax protection or dome pg. 45 & 47 Intermittent or Clogged sound outlet Clean mould or replace wax protection or dome pg.

  • Page 34: Wireless Accessories

    For detailed information on the ConnectLine system ask your Hearing Care Professional or transmitter is a compact (body-worn) device that includes a microphone and is placed visit www.oticon.com close to the speaker or the audio source. For detailed information on FM systems ask your Hearing Care Professional or visit...

  • Page 35: International Warranty

    International warranty Warranty certificate Your hearing instrument are covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers Name of Owner: manufacturing and material defects in the hearing instrument itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubing, ear wax filters etc.

  • Page 36: Mobile Phone

    Some hearing instrument users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing instrument when they are using mobile phones, indicating that the mobile phone and hearing instrument may not be compatible. RITE 60 RITE 85 According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19–2007 American National Standard...

  • Page 37: Technical Information

    Technical information The hearing instrument contains a module with: The hearing instrument contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic FCC ID: U28FU2BTERIT induction technology working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength of the IC: 1350B-FU2BTERIT transmitter is < -42 dBμA/m @ 10m. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 38 Hereby, Oticon A/S declare that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of comformity is available at: Oticon A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.oticon.com 0543 0682 Waste from electronic...

  • Page 39: Settings Overview For Your Hearing Instrument

    Settings overview for your hearing instrument Left Programs Right Hearing program description Use program switch Program Volume control Use volume control Beep at min /max volume Emit clicks Beep at preferred volume Use mute Warnings Battery Low Change battery...
  • Page 41 people First People First is our promise to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively It takes a truly dedicated approach to help children with hearing problems achieve their full potential. That’s why we deliver the solutions and services that professionals and caregivers need to provide children the opportunities they deserve.

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