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Please read the entire contents of this booklet before using your RC-N remote control. It contains instructions on how to use and how to handle your RC-N. It also contains important safety information.
Table of Contents General Warnings Introduction RC-N Overview Battery Insertion and Removal Operation with Your Hearing Aids Status Light Indication Volume Control Adjustment...
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Hearing Aid Mute/Unmute Program Adjustment Lock/Unlock the RC-N Buttons Using the Strap Hole Care and Maintenance Information to the User Regarding the Radio Communication Part of the Device International Warranty...
Familiarize yourself with the following general warnings before using your RC-N remote control. Hazard Warnings RC-N is not a toy and should be kept away from children and anyone else who might swallow parts or otherwise cause injury to themself. Special attention should be paid to the smaller components in order to prevent swallowing or choking.
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There is a risk in these events that it will explode and cause serious injury. RC-N should not be used in an aircraft unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel...
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If you wear an active implant, keep the RC-N more than 5.9 inches (15 cm) away from the implant. The RC-N power source has insufficient energy to cause fire in normal conditions of use. The RC-N has not been tested for compliance with interna- tional standards concerning explosive atmospheres.
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Cleaning is recommended on a regular basis, using a dry or slightly damp cloth without solvents. The RC-N must not be exposed to or cleaned with cleaning chemicals or alcohols. The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellant can damage your remote control.
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Do not use the RC-N during X-ray, CT/MRI/PET scanning, electrotherapy or surgery Using the RC-N while driving can distract you. If driving conditions or traffic laws demand it, pull off the road and park before using the RC-N.
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Always use batteries recommended by your hearing care professional. Batteries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm. An empty battery should be removed as soon as possible. Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. They may explode and cause serious injury.
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As an additional precaution, we advise pacemaker recipients not to carry and use the RC-N in a chest pocket or around the neck.
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The emission power from the RC-N is below inter-national emission limits for human exposure. For comparison, the radiation of the RC-N is less than unintended electromagnetic radiation of hair dryers, electric shavers, etc. The RC-N complies with international standards concerning...
Introduction The following items are included within your RC-N package and will be covered within this instruction guide: AAAA batteries RC-N remote control Model: RC-2B User Guide RC-N_ILLU_Battery_BW RC-N_ILLU_RemoteControl_Front_BW...
RC-N Overview 1 Volume control up 2 Volume control down 3 Program change 4 Status light 5 Battery cover 6 Finger grip 7 Strap holes RC-N_ILLU_RemoteControl_Front2_BW RC-N_ILLU_RemoteControl_Back_BW...
Using your other thumb, push the battery cover from the opposite end of the finger grip. 3. When the battery cover is approximately 6 mm from the top of the RC-N, lift the battery cover off completely 4. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment...
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Replace the Battery Cover 1. Replace the battery cover approximately 6 mm down from the top of the RC-N 2. Slide the battery cover as shown, until it clicks RC-N_ILLU_PlacingBatteryCover1_BW RC-N_ILLU_PlacingBatteryCover2_BW...
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Note! The battery cover should never be forced. If force is required to replace the cover, check the alignment and reposition it so that it clicks easily into place. Battery life will vary depending on conditions of use.
Operation with Your Hearing Aids You can operate your hearing aid with your RC-N from a distance of up to 3 feet (1 meter). Recommended Use Hand held In the pocket RC-N_ILLU_OperationHandHeld_BW RC-N_ILLU_OperationPocket_BW RC-N_ILLU_OperationPocket_BW...
Status Light Indication RC-N The status light indicates operation the RC-N operation. It will blink once after each button press. Low battery The status light will blink slowly (once every 2 seconds) when the batteries should be replaced RC-N The status light will blink...
Volume Control Adjustment With the RC-N, you can adjust the volume of your hearing aid by using the volume up and volume down buttons. Increasing Press the volume up the volume button to increase the volume of your hearing aid...
Hearing Aid Mute/Unmute With the RC-N, you can mute your hearing aid by using the volume down button. Muting the hearing Press and hold the volume down button for 2–3 seconds. The status light will turn off when the hearing aid is muted.
Program Adjustment With the RC-N, you can cycle through your hearing aid programs by using the program button. Selecting/ Press the program button changing to cycle through your programs hearing aid programs. Each press of the program button will advance to the next program in the cycle.
Lock/Unlock the RC-N Buttons To prevent accidental button presses when the RC-N is in your pocket, you may wish to lock the buttons. Locking the Remote Control Buttons 1. Press and hold the volume down and program buttons together for 3 – 4 seconds...
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2. The status light will blink two times when the buttons are locked To confirm the buttons are locked, press any key. The status light will blink three times to confirm (see page 21).
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Unlocking the Remote Control Buttons 1. Press and hold the volume down and program buttons together for 3 – 4 seconds 2. The status light will be illuminated steady until the buttons are unlocked...
Using the Strap Hole For your convenience, the RC-N has strap holes, allowing you to attach a small strap for carrying and securing your RC-N more easily. 1. Remove the battery cover (see pages 16 and 17) 2. Thread a small strap through the strap holes...
· When changing the batteries or cleaning the RC-N, hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage if it is accidentally dropped · Clean the RC-N regularly with a dry or slightly damp cloth or tissue · Avoid getting the RC-N wet...
Information to the User Regarding the Radio Communication Part of the Device USA and Canada Due to the limited size available on the device, many of the relevant approval markings are found in this document. This instrument is certified under: FCC ID: 2ACAHREMCTR01 IC: 11936A-REMCTR01...
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The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. SBO Hearing A/S hereby declares that this remote control is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Declaration of conformity is available at: SBO Hearing A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.sbohearing.com...
This warranty is void if non-authorized personnel have repaired the RC-N. Please review the warranty card with your hearing care professional and make sure that your warranty card is completed.
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Date: Model: Warranty period: Serial no.: Hearing Center...
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