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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BTE13 SP...
  • Page 2 Introduction to this booklet This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new hearing instrument. Please read the booklet carefully including the Warning section. This will help you to achieve the full benefit of your new hearing instrument. Your Hearing Care Professional has adjusted the hearing instrument to meet your needs.

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Intended use The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby compensate for severe to profound hearing impairment. IMPORTANT NOTICE The hearing instrument amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimized to your personal hearing capabilities during the instrument fitting performed by your Hearing Care Professional.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents About Instrument view Identify left and right hearing instrument Battery (size 13) Start up Turn the hearing instrument on and off When to replace a battery How to replace the battery Handling Caring for your hearing instrument Sound hook with mold Put on the hearing instrument with mold Clean the mold...
  • Page 5 Other options (optional) Direct Audio Input (DAI) Wireless accessories (optional) Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) Warnings Warnings Additionals Troubleshooting guide Water resistant (IP58) Conditions Warranty certificate International warranty Mobile phone Technical information Technical Data...

  • Page 6: Instrument View

    Instrument view What it is Sound hook Microphone openings Tube Volume wheel Mold Push button Battery drawer Nail grip About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...
  • Page 7 What it does Sound in Change volume and mute the instrument Sound out Change programs Contains the battery. Battery drawer is the Open the on/off switch battery drawer...

  • Page 8: Identify Left And Right Hearing Instrument

    Identify left and right hearing instrument It is important to distinguish between the left and the right instrument as they might be programmed differently. A BLUE indicator inside the A RED indicator inside the battery drawer marks the battery drawer marks the LEFT instrument.

  • Page 9: Battery (Size 13)

    Battery (size 13) Your hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer. See how in the “Replace the battery” section. Battery drawer Your instrument battery size is 13 Pull out to open...

  • Page 10: Turn The Hearing Instrument On And Off

    Turn the hearing instrument on and off The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing instrument on and off. To preserve the battery, make sure your instrument is switched off when you are not wearing it. Turn ON Turn OFF Close the Open the...

  • Page 11: When To Replace A Battery

    When to replace a battery When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out. Two beeps Four beeps = The battery is running low = The battery has run out Battery maintenance tip To make sure the hearing instrument is always working bring spare batteries with you, or replace the battery before you leave home.

  • Page 12: How To Replace The Battery

    How to replace the battery 1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert Fully open the Remove the Insert the new battery drawer. sticky label from battery into the Remove the the + side of the battery drawer. battery. new battery. Make sure the + side faces up.
  • Page 13 4. Close MultiTool Close the battery drawer. The The MultiTool can be used for instrument will play a jingle battery change. Use the magnetic through the ear piece. end to remove and insert batteries. Hold the earpiece close to your ear to hear the jingle.

  • Page 14: Caring For Your Hearing Instrument

    Caring for your hearing instrument When handling your hearing instrument, hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage in case you drop it. Clean the microphone openings Carefully brush away debris from the openings. Gently brush the surface. Make sure the brush is not pressed Microphone in to the openings.
  • Page 15 The MultiTool The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning ear wax from the mold. The brush can be replaced and purchased from your Hearing Care Professional. Wire loop Magnet Brush IMPORTANT NOTICE Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool 30 cm away from credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.

  • Page 16: Sound Hook With Mold

    Sound hook with mold The mold is customized for you and fits your ear. About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...

  • Page 17: Put On The Hearing Instrument With Mold

    Put on the hearing instrument with mold Step 1 Step 2 Gently pull your ear outwards Place the hearing instrument and press the mold in the behind your ear. direction of the ear canal, twisting slightly.

  • Page 18: Clean The Mold

    Clean the mold The mold should be cleaned Replace the tube regularly. Use a soft cloth to The tubing between the mold clean the surface of the mold. and the instrument should be Use the MultiTool wire loop replaced when it becomes to clean the opening.

  • Page 19: Wash The Mold

    Wash the mold Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Make sure you are Disconnect the tube Wash the mold able to identify which and mold from the and tube using mild mold is for which hook. Hold the hook soap. Rinse and dry instrument before firmly, when pulling completely before...

  • Page 20: Optional Features And Accessories

    Optional features and accessories The features and accessories described on the following pages are optional. Please contact your Hearing Care Professional to find out how your hearing instrument is programmed. If you experience difficult listening situations, a special program may be helpful.

  • Page 21: Mute The Hearing Instrument (Optional)

    Mute the hearing instrument (optional) Use the mute function if you need to silence the instrument while wearing it. Apply a very long press to the button to mute the instrument. To reactivate the instru- ment, push the button briefly. IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use the mute function as an off switch, as the hearing instrument still draws current from the battery in this mode.

  • Page 22: Change Volume

    Change volume The volume wheel may be activated. The volume wheel allows you to adjust the volume in specific situations to the level you feel comfortable with. The volume wheel has markings 1, 2, 3 and 4 and a ‘click’ position: Setting Louder Normal sound level - preferred...
  • Page 23 Use the volume wheel to mute the instrument by turning below setting 1 until it clicks. To reactivate the instrument, turn up on the volume wheel. IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use the inactive ‘click’ position as an off switch as the hearing aid still draws power from the battery in this mode.

  • Page 24: Volume Control And Connectline (Optional)

    Volume control and ConnectLine (Optional) Make sure to set the volume control on the instrument in the 1 to 4 range to enable use of the Streamer for remote control, phone calls and TV/music streaming. Streaming cannot be initiated while the instrument volume wheel is set to the inactive ‘click’...
  • Page 25 When adjusting the volume to the preferred level you will hear a double beep. During audio streaming, adjust the volume on the Streamer. The Streamer will control the volume independently of the setting of the volume wheel.

  • Page 26: Change Programs (Optional)

    Change programs (optional) Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. Press the button to change program Note that if you have two instruments, the RIGHT instrument switches forward from e.g. program 1 to 2 and the LEFT instrument switches backwards from e.g.
  • Page 27 To be filled out by the Hearing Care Professional Program Sound you will hear When to use when activated “1 beep” “2 beeps” “3 beeps” “4 beeps” Program change: LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press...
  • Page 28 Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the instrument programmed by your Hearing Care Professional, simply open and then close the battery drawer. Open Close Note that volume setting is not changed with the quick reset. About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...

  • Page 30: Other Options (Optional)

    Other options (optional) Telecoil Telecoil helps you hear better when using a telephone with a built-in loop or when you are in buildings with teleloop systems such as theaters, churches or lecture rooms. This symbol or a similar sign may be shown where a teleloop has been installed.

  • Page 31: Direct Audio Input (Dai)

    Direct Audio Input (DAI) DAI allows your hearing instrument to receive signals directly from external sources such as TV, radio, music players, etc. The DAI adaptor is mounted to your instrument and connected via a cable to an external sound source. For detailed information on these options contact your Hearing Care Professional.

  • Page 32: Wireless Accessories (Optional)

    Wireless accessories (optional) As an enhancement to your wireless hearing instrument a broad range of wireless accessories are available. ConnectLine Remote Control ConnectLine is a family of The Remote Control offers an products that allows you to opportunity to change program receive audio signals from or adjust the volume or mute TVs, phones, music players,...
  • Page 33 Your hearing instrument For more detailed information supports the option of attaching on wireless accessories contact an FM system. The FM system your Hearing Care Professional allows you to receive speech or or visit www.oticonusa.com. audio signals directly to your hearing instrument from a dedicated transmitter.

  • Page 34: Tamper-Resistant Battery Drawer (Optional)

    Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) To keep the battery out of reach of infants, small children and people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery drawer should be used. Use a small screwdriver to lock and unlock the drawer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Avoid excessive force to open the battery drawer when in the locked position.
  • Page 35 Unlock the battery drawer Lock the battery drawer Use the screwdriver to turn the Make sure the drawer is completely screw to unlock position (vertical). closed. Turn the screw to the locked Insert the screwdriver into the position (horizontal). slit in the bottom of the hearing instrument and push the drawer open.

  • Page 36: Warnings

    Warnings You should familiarize yourself fully Usage of hearing instruments with the following general warnings • Hearing instruments should be used before using your hearing instrument only as directed and adjusted by your for personal safety and to secure Hearing Care Professional. Misuse correct use.
  • Page 37 • Batteries have occasionally been If a battery or hearing instrument is mistaken for pills. Therefore, check swallowed, see a doctor immediately your medicine carefully before swal- and contact the National Poison Center lowing any pills. at 1-800-222-1222 or the National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 1-202- •...
  • Page 38 Warnings Dysfunction • Your hearing instrument has a wire- • Be aware of the possibility that less transmission. Please keep the your hearing instrument may stop hearing instrument at least 15 cm working without notice. Keep this in away from the implant, e.g. do not mind when you depend on warning carry it in a breast pocket.
  • Page 39 • If you have an active brain implant, X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and please contact the manufacturer of electrotherapy your implantable device for informa- • Remove your hearing instrument for tion about the risk of disturbance. example during X-ray, CT/MR/PET scanning electrotherapy or surgery Explosives as your hearing instrument may be...
  • Page 40 Warnings Avoiding heat and chemicals Power instrument • Your hearing instrument must never • This is a power instrument and be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left special care should be exercised in inside a parked car in the sun. selecting, fitting and using a hearing instrument where maximum sound •...
  • Page 41 Possible side effects Interference • Hearing instruments, molds or • Your hearing instrument has been domes may cause an accelerated thoroughly tested for interference, accumulation of ear wax. according to the most stringent international standards. However, • The otherwise non-allergenic ma- interference with your hearing terials used in hearing instruments instrument and other devices may...
  • Page 42 Warnings Warning to hearing instrument (iii) History of sudden or rapidly dispensers progressive hearing loss within A hearing instrument dispenser should the previous 90 days. advise a prospective hearing instru- (iv) Acute or chronic dizziness. ment user to consult immediately with Unilateral hearing loss of sudden a licensed physician (preferably an ear or recent onset within the previ-...
  • Page 43 Special care should be exercised in gologists. The purpose of medical selecting and fitting a hearing instru- evaluation is to ensure that all ment whose maximum sound pressure medically treatable conditions that capability exceeds 132 dB SPL as there may affect hearing are identified and may be risk of impairing the remaining treated before the hearing instru- hearing of the hearing instrument user.
  • Page 44 Warnings • The audiologist or hearing instru- Many hearing instrument dispensers ment dispenser will conduct a now offer programs that permit you hearing instrument evaluation to to wear a hearing instrument for a assess your ability to hear with and period of time for a nominal fee, af- without a hearing instrument.
  • Page 45 • Federal law permits a fully informed Children with hearing loss adult to sign a waiver statement In addition to seeing a physician for declining the medical evaluation medical evaluation, a child with a for religious or personal beliefs hearing loss should be directed to an that preclude consultation with a audiologist for evaluation and rehabil- physician.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible causes Worn-out battery No sound Clogged tube or earpieces Clogged sound outlet Moisture Intermittent or reduced sound Worn-out battery Clogged damping filter in sound hook Hearing instrument earpiece inserted incorrectly Squealing noise Ear wax accumulated in ear canal If none of the above solutions works, consult your Hearing Care Professional for assistance.
  • Page 47 Solutions Replace the battery Clean mold Clean mold Wipe battery with a dry cloth and/or dry tube Replace the battery Contact your Hearing Care Professional for assistance Re-insert earpiece (mold) Have ear canal examined by your doctor...

  • Page 48: Water Resistant (Ip58)

    Water resistant (IP58) Your hearing instrument is water 1. Gently wipe off any water resistant, which means it is designed 2. Open the battery drawer and to be worn in all daily life situations. remove the battery and gently wipe Therefore, you do not have to worry off any water in the battery drawer about sweat or getting wet in a rain...

  • Page 49: Conditions

    Conditions Operating conditions Temperature: +1°C to +40°C Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing Storage and Temperature and humidity shall not exceed transportation conditions the below limits for extended periods during transportation and storage: Temperature: -25°C to +60°C Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing...

  • Page 50: Warranty Certificate

    Warranty certificate Name of owner: _____________________________________________________ Dispenser: _________________________________________________________ Dispenser address: __________________________________________________ Dispenser phone: ___________________________________________________ Purchase date: ______________________________________________________ Warranty period: ________________ Month: _____________________________ Model left: _____________________ Serial no.: ___________________________ Model right: ____________________ Serial no.: ___________________________ Battery size: _______________________________________________________ About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...

  • Page 51: International Warranty

    International warranty Your hearing instrument is covered applicable national legislation govern- by an international limited warranty ing the sale of consumer goods. Your issued by the manufacturer for a Hearing Care Professional may have period of 12 months from the date of issued a warranty that goes beyond delivery.

  • Page 52: Mobile Phone

    Mobile phone Some hearing instrument users have a combined rating of 6 or greater would reported a buzzing sound in their indicate excellent performance. hearing instrument when they are using mobile phones, indicating that Whereas all hearing instruments have the mobile phone and hearing acoustic coupling, only the larger instrument may not be compatible.
  • Page 53 rating is 7 (M4 + M3) for the acoustic The above equipment performance coupling and 5 (T2 + T3) for the telecoil measurements, categories and system coupling. According to the guidelines classifications are based upon the best given above, both types of coupling information available, but it cannot will thereby be acceptable, with the be guaranteed that all users will be...

  • Page 54: Technical Information

    Technical information The hearing instrument contains a Due to the limited space available on radio transmitter using short range the instruments, all relevant approval magnetic induction technology markings are found in this document. working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is Additional information can be found <...
  • Page 55 The device complies with Part 15 of interference that may cause the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry undesired operation. Canada. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. More information: www.oticon.com...
  • Page 56 Oticon declares that this hearing Declaration of Conformity is available instrument is in compliance with the from the manufacturer. essential requirements and other rele- vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Manufactured by: Oticon A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.oticon.com Waste from electronic...
  • Page 57 Settings overview for your hearing instrument Left Right Volume wheel Program shift Mute Volume wheel indicators Beeps at min /max volume Clicks when changing volume Beeps at preferred volume Battery indicators Low battery warning Change battery...
  • Page 58 About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...

  • Page 59: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA BTE13 SP...
  • Page 60 BTE13 SP 2CC Coupler 0 dB SPL ref. 20 mPa measured Peak OSPL90 139 dB SPL according to HF Average OSPL90 131 dB SPL American National Peak Full-on Gain 78 dB Standard ANSI S 3.22 (2003) HF Average Full-on Gain 69 dB and S3.7 (1995).
  • Page 61 BTE13 SP dB SPL OSPL90 – Output Sound Pressure Level Input: 90 dB SPL. Technical setting: A0 200 Hz 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000 Full-on Gain Input: 50 dB SPL. Technical setting: A0 200 Hz 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000...
  • Page 64 People First is our promise to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively 0000161850000001...

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