ReSound FT862-DRW User Manual
ReSound FT862-DRW User Manual

ReSound FT862-DRW User Manual

Receiver-in-ear hearing aids
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  • Page 1 User guide Receiver-In-Ear hearing aids future-resound.com...
  • Page 2 Left Hearing Aid Right Hearing Aid Program Beep Description Serial number Serial number Model number Model number Receiver type Receiver type Low Power Low Power Medium Power Medium Power High Power High Power Ultra Power Ultra Power Hearing aid type designations for models included in this user guide are: Receiver tube length Receiver tube length BRIE, FCC ID: X26BRIE, IC: 6941C-BRIE;...
  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Please read this manual carefully in order to wholly benefit from the use of your hearing aids. With You will enjoy more benefits from your ReSound hearing aid by taking the following actions: proper care, maintenance, and usage, your hearing aids will serve you in better communication for many •...
  • Page 4: Statement

    93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD) • Hereby, GN ReSound A/S declares that the radio equipment type(s) BRIE and VE312 is/are in Operation is subject to the following two conditions: compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is avail- 1.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Smart phone apps ..........22 Using ReSound hearing aids with Descriptions ............10 Cellular phones ............22 ReSound apps for smart phones ....38 Your hearing aid, models 61 and 62 ....10 Phone Now .............22 14.1 Intended use of ReSound apps for Recognizing left and right hearing aid ...12...
  • Page 6: Descriptions

    6 Descriptions 6.1 Your hearing aid – Models 61 and 62 61 models 62 model 1. Receiver tube 1. Receiver tube 2. Receiver Open Dome 2. Receiver Open Dome 3. Receiver Tulip Dome 3. Receiver Tulip Dome 4. Receiver Power Dome 4.
  • Page 7: Recognizing Left And Right Hearing Aid

    Getting started Recognizing left and right hearing aid If you have two hearing aids, they may be tuned differently: one for your left ear, the other for your right. Once you have placed the hearing aids on your ears, you can turn them on. Do not swap them.
  • Page 8: Low Battery Indicator

    4. Insert the new battery with the positive side in the correct position. Always insert the battery in 7.3.1 Low battery indiciator when using Z-Power Rechargeable System the door: never directly into the hearing aid. The acoustical low battery indicator, discussed in the above, will not function in the same way when 5.
  • Page 9: Insert/Remove Hearing Aid

    Insert/Remove hearing aid 7.4.2 Remove earmold 1. Lift the hearing aid from behind the ear. For a moment, let it hang beside your ear. For comfort, always turn off your hearing aids before you insert or remove them. 2. Gently pull the removal cord (not the hearing aid or the tubing) to pull the hearing aid from the ear.
  • Page 10: Sports Lock

    7.4.4 Remove receiver tube with dome 1. Hold the receiver tube with your thumb and forefinger and remove the tube. 7.4.5 Sport lock Your hearing care professional will apply and adjust the sport lock. Operation of the hearing aid 7.5.1 Push button and Multi-function button Program button (61 models only) Multi-function button (62 models only) If you have a hearing aid with a push button or multi-function button, this will allow you to use up to four...
  • Page 11: Telephone Use

    , iPad , and iPod touch (optional) ® ® ® ReSound Forte and ReSound Vida hearing aids are Made for Apple, and allow for direct communication and control with an iPhone , iPad , or iPod touch ® ® ®...
  • Page 12: Using Resound Hearing Aids With Smart Phone Apps

    Place Phone Now magnet on your telephone receiver to allow opera- • The app must only be used with ReSound devices for which it is intended, and ReSound takes no tion of the Phone Now function. In order to place Phone Now magnet responsibility if the app is used with other devices.
  • Page 13: Telecoil (62-Drw Only)

    8.5.1 Teleloop systems NOTE: Initially, you may need to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best position for reliable Phone Now activation and good hearing on the telephone. To use teleloop systems, follow these steps: 1. Switch your hearing aid to the Telecoil program. If you have two hearing aids with enabled Comfort Phone functionality, the hearing aid on the non 2.
  • Page 14: Direct Audio Input (Optional)

    Direct Audio Input (optional - 62 model) 8.6.1 Connecting DAI 1. Align the tip of the DAI click-on adaptor with the groove just above the battery door and below Your hearing aid is equipped with a Direct Audio Input facility. Direct Audio Input allows direct connec- the model number.
  • Page 15: Flight Mode (Optional)

    Your ReSound hearing aid allows you to control it from your smart phone or Remote Control 2. However, in some areas you are requested to turn off wireless communication.
  • Page 16: How To Apply Domes

    10 How to apply domes 10.2 ReSound Tulip domes The Tulip domes are mounted in a similar manner to the ordinary domes, but a few extra steps are It is recommended that your hearing care professional shows you how to change the domes, because required.
  • Page 17: Wireless Accessories

    11 Wireless accessories Care and maintenance With wireless accessories, you can stream sound from your TV or music player directly to your ReSound Please follow the instructions below to have the best user experience and to prolong the durability of hearing aids and you can also control them without wearing an intermediary device around your neck.
  • Page 18: Daily Maintenance

    12.4 Changing wax guard for receiver 12.1 Daily maintenance For changing Cerustop (white) wax filters, the following steps are needed: It is important to keep your hearing aid clean and dry. On a daily basis, clean the hearing aids using a soft 1.
  • Page 19: General Warnings

    1. ReSound wireless devices include a RF transmitter that operates in the range of 2.4 GHz - 2.48 2. Different types of radiation, from e.g. NMR, MRI, or CT scanners, may damage hearing aids. It is GHz.
  • Page 20: Using Resound Hearing Aids With Resound Apps For Smart Phones

    (e.g. pacemakers) should advise you regarding appropriate safety phone apps send and receive signals from the ReSound wireless hearing aids via smart phones for which precautions when using your hearing aid and magnet in close proximity to the medical device the apps have been developed.
  • Page 21: Important Points For Fm

    Important points for FM Battery warnings 1. Do not use two transmitters on the same FM channel. Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety 2. Do not use water or fluids for cleaning the FM shoe. and for the environment.
  • Page 22: Warning To Hearing Aid Professionals (Us Only)

    Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your Warning to hearing aid professionals (US Only) hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid.
  • Page 23: Rie - Lp Receiver

    Models: FT862-DRW, FT861-DRW, VA862-DRW, 22.1 RIE - LP receiver MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) VA861-DRW, VA861-DRWZ Models: FT862-DRW, FT861-DRW, VA862-DRW, VA861-DRW, 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler VA861-DRWZ Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input)
  • Page 24: Rie - Hp Receiver

    RIE - HP receiver RIE - UP receiver Models: FT862-DRW, FT861-DRW, VA862-DRW, VA861-DRW, Models: FT862-DRW, FT861-DRW, VA862-DRW, MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) VA861-DRWZ VA861-DRW, VA861-DRWZ 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input)
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    23 Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Feedback, “whistling” Is your earmold or dome inserted correctly? Put it in again. Is the volume very loud? Reduce it. Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogged or broken? Replace or visit your hearing care professional. Are you holding an object (e.g.
  • Page 26 SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Sound is distorted, splutter- Is the battery dead? Replace it with a new one. ing or weak? Is the battery dirty? Clean it or replace it with a new one. Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogged or broken? Visit your hearing care professional.
  • Page 27: Warranties And Repairs

    24 Warranties and repairs 25 Temperature test, transport and storage information ReSound provides a warranty on hearing aids in the event of defects in workmanship or materials, ReSound hearing aids are subjected to various tests in temperature and damp heating cycling between as described in applicable warranty documentation.
  • Page 28 Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has Portions of this software are written by Kenneth MacKay (micro-ecc) and licensed under the following been designed to connect specifically to iPhone, iPad and iPod terms and conditions: touch models, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
  • Page 29 Toronto, ON M3J 2M4 Denmark Canada Tel.: +45 4575 1111 1-800-882-3636 1-888-737-6863 future-resound.com future-resound.com CVR no. 55082715 Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC or EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU should be directed to GN ReSound A/S.

This manual is also suitable for:

Va862-drwFt861-drwVa861-drwzVa861-drw

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