Interton RD6CIC-UP User Manual

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  • Page 1 User guide Custom hearing aids Interton Ready...
  • Page 2 Specific features supported by your hearing system: Left Hearing Aid Right Hearing Aid Power-on Delay on page 16 Serial number Serial number AutoPhone on page 25 Model number Model number Telecoil on page 27 Tinnitus Sound Generator on page 30 Battery size &...
  • Page 3: Intended Use

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

    93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD). 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde- • Hereby, Interton A/S declares that the radio equipment types DA312i and DA13i are in compliance sired operation. with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.interton.com/legal...
  • Page 5 Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aids with size 10A battery are available in the following variants: RD6CIC-UP, RD6CIC-HP, RD6CIC-MP, RD6CIC-LP, RD4CIC-UP, RD4CIC-HP, RD4CIC-MP, RD4CIC-LP, RD3CIC-UP, RD3CIC-HP, RD3CIC-MP, RD3CIC-LP, RD2CIC-UP, RD2CIC-HP, RD2CIC-MP, RD2CIC-LP In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids (including type DA312i with FCC ID X26DA312i, IC number 6941C-DA312i models designated by a “W”) with size 312 are available in the following variants:...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Interton apps for smartphones ....43 Insert/remove hearing aids ....... 19 9.2.2 Explanation of how the device functions ..31 13.1 Intended use of Interton apps for 7.4.1 Insert Completely-In-Canal, In-The-Canal, 9.2.3 The scientific concepts that form the basis for smartphones: ............43 and In-The-Ear ............
  • Page 7: Descriptions

    Descriptions Your hearing aid - In the Canal (RD ITC) Your hearing aid Push button (optional) - Completely In the Canal (RD CIC) Battery door and On/Off switch Push button (optional) Removal cord (optional) Battery door and On/Off switch Sound outlet Removal cord (optional) Wax filter Sound outlet...
  • Page 8 Your hearing aid - In the Ear (RD ITE) Push button Battery door and On/Off switch Sound outlet Wax filter Vent Microphone sound inlet(s) Volume control (optional) Model Manufacturer 10. Serial number...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    4. If the hearing aid is experiencing frequent loss of connection to Interton wireless accessories, Power-on Delay delays the time before the hearing aid turns on after you close the battery door. With contact your hearing care professional for a list of low impedance batteries.
  • Page 10: Low Battery Indicator

    Low battery indicator Insert/remove hearing aids When the batteries are low on power, your hearing aids reduce the volume, and play a melody every 15 minutes until they are empty and turn off. CAUTION: Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing aid, ear-moulds, or tubing yourself. NOTE: Keep spare batteries on hand.
  • Page 11: Remove Completely-In-Canal

    When you change the volume on one of the hearing aids, it responds with one or more beeps. A beep in the second aid follows. NOTE: If your hearing aids support wireless Remote Control, you may use the Interton Remote Control or the smartphone app to adjust e.g. the volume.
  • Page 12: Push Button (Optional)

    Using Interton Hearing Aids with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (optional) Interton Ready are Made for Apple* and allow for direct communication and control with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
  • Page 13: Smartphone Apps (Optional)

    The app must only be used with Interton hearing aids for which they are intended, and Interton takes When you remove the receiver from your ear, the hearing aids automatically return to the previous no responsibility if the app is used with other hearing aids.
  • Page 14: How To Use Autophone

    Telecoil (optional) WARNING: IF A MAGNET IS SWALLOWED, SEEK IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE FROM A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Your hearing aid may be equipped with a telecoil. The Telecoil programme may help to improve speech understanding with Hearing Aid Compatible telephones and in theatres, cinemas, houses of worship etc. NOTE: Ask your hearing care professional to enable AutoPhone as one of your programmes.
  • Page 15: Teleloop Systems

    2. Find a good spot. Reception is not clear in all locations; it depends on the induction loop. Look for signs or find another spot to sit. Your Interton Ready hearing aid allows you to control it from your smartphone or Interton Remote 3. If needed, adjust the volume.
  • Page 16: Tinnitus Sound Generator (Tsg) Module

    The TSG module is a frequency and amplitude shaped white-noise generator. Noise signal level and fre- Your Interton hearing aid includes the Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) module, a tool for generating quency characteristics can be adjusted to the specific therapeutic needs as determined by your doctor, sounds to be used in tinnitus management programmes to relieve suffering from tinnitus.
  • Page 17: Using Tsg With Smartphone Apps

    The volume control is an optional feature in the TSG module used for adjusting the sound generator ported hearing aids when a hearing care professional has enabled the TSG functionality during fitting output level. of the hearing aid. NOTE: To use smartphone apps, the hearing aid must be connected with the smartphone or Modulation level and speed can also be configured to your likes and needs.
  • Page 18: Prescription Use Of A Tinnitus Sound Generator (Tsg) Hearing Aid

    The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect 9.3.3 Prescription use of a Tinnitus Sound Generator hearing aid tinnitus are identified and treated before the sound generator instrument is used. The TSG module should be used as prescribed by your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare profes- The sound generator instrument is a tool to generate sounds to be used with appropriate counseling sional.
  • Page 19: Tinnitus Sound Generator Warning To Hearing Care Professionals

    Tinnitus Sound Generator warning to hearing care professionals With Interton wireless accessories, you can stream sound from your TV or music player directly to your A hearing care professional should advise a prospective sound generator user to consult promptly with Interton hearing aids and you can also control them without wearing an intermediary device around a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before getting a sound generator.
  • Page 20: Daily Maintenance

    3. Wipe the hearing aids with a soft cloth after use to remove grease or moisture. 11.2 Replacing wax filters 4. Do not wear your hearing aids when putting on cosmetics, perfume, after-shearing aidve, hear- Custom hearing aids may have wax filters that protect against wax and moisture. It is recommended ing aidir spray, suntan lotion etc.
  • Page 21: Change Cerustop (White) Wax Filters

    3. Do not wear hearing aids in mines, oil fields, or other explosive areas unless those areas are certified for hearing aid use. CAUTION: Use only original Interton consumables e.g. wax filters. 4. Do not allow others to use your hearing aids.
  • Page 22: Using Interton Hearing Aids With Interton Apps For Smartphones

    Interton wireless accessory. Interton smartphone apps are intended to be used with Interton wireless hearing aids. Interton smart- phone apps send and receive signals from the Interton wireless hearing aids via smartphones for which the apps have been developed.
  • Page 23: Autophone Warnings

    If you experience frequent signal loss or noise during calls, move the AutoPhone magnet to another place on the telephone receiver. 2. Only use magnets supplied by Interton. WARNING: BATTERIES MAY LEAK. REMOVE THE BATTERY IF YOU LEAVE THE HEARING AIDS UNUSED FOR LONGER PERIODS.
  • Page 24: Hearing Aid Expectations

    Hearing aid expectations USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. PLEASE DISPOSE OF THEM ACCORD- ING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS OR RETURN THEM TO YOUR HEARING CARE PROFESSIONAL. A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions.
  • Page 25: Important Notice For Prospective Hearing Aid Users (Us Only)

    Important notice for prospective hearing aid users (US Only) Children with hearing loss (US Only) Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language aid.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    21 Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Feedback, “whistling” Is your hearing aid sitting in the ear correctly? Put it in again. Is the volume very loud? Reduce it. Is your hearing aid loose in your ear? Visit your hearing care professional. Are you holding an object (e.g.
  • Page 27 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. Did your hearing aid get moist? Use a desiccant.
  • Page 28: Warranties And Repairs

    24 Advisories 22 Warranties and repairs Interton provides a warranty on hearing aids in the event of defects in workmanship or materials, Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol: as described in applicable warranty documentation. In its service policy, Interton pledges to secure functionality at least equivalent to the original hearing aid.
  • Page 29: Acknowledgments

    25 Acknowledgments © 2018 GN Hearing GmbH. All rights reserved. Interton is a trademark of GN Hearing GmbH. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, Portions of this software are written by Kenneth MacKay (micro-ecc) and licensed under the following iPad, iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the terms and conditions: U.S.
  • Page 31 Takapuna, Auckland, 0622 Tel.: (free) 1800 658 955 Tel.: (free) 0800 900 126 interton.com interton.com Faceplate/Electronics by: Interton A/S Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC or EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU should be directed to Interton A/S.

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