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  • Page 1 Beltone Celebrate User guide Receiver-In-Ear hearing aids, Rechargeable...
  • Page 2 User guide Receiver-In-Ear hearing aids, Rechargeable...
  • Page 3 Hearing aid information Left hearing aid Right hearing aid Serial number Serial number Model number Model number Battery type £ Rechargeable Dome/earmold Closed dome Open dome Power dome £ Tulip dome £ RIE earmold type £ Small £ Small £ Small £...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Your hearing aid Preparing your hearing aids for use Placing your hearing aids in your ears Removing your hearing aids from your ears Using your hearing aids Using a telephone Advanced options Wireless accessories Cleaning and caring for your hearing aids General warnings and precautions Hearing aid expectations Troubleshooting...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing our hearing aids. We recommend that you use your hearing aids every day. This way you will fully benefit from them. NOTE: Read this booklet carefully before you start using your hearing aids. Intended use Generic air-conduction hearing aids are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to compensate for impaired hearing.

  • Page 7: Your Hearing Aid

    Your hearing aid 1. Receiver wire 2. Receiver 3. Dome (an open dome is shown) 4. Push button 5. LED (green light) 6. Microphone inlets 7. Left/right indicator 8. Serial number and model Your hearing aid...
  • Page 8 Domes and earmolds Tulip dome Closed dome Open dome Power dome Custom earmold The closed, open and power domes are available in different sizes. Tulip domes are one size. Domes are all light grey. Only use domes supplied by the manufacturer. Your hearing aid...

  • Page 9: Preparing Your Hearing Aids For Use

    Preparing your hearing aids for use Charging the hearing aids NOTE: We recommend that you fully charge your hearing aids before using them. WARNING: Refer to the user guide for your hearing aid charger for a full instruction on how to use it. Battery warnings •...
  • Page 10 NOTE: • Do not attempt to charge your product with anything other than the AC adapter provided. The use of any other types may damage or destroy the product and could be dangerous. • For safety reasons, use only the charger supplied with your hearing aids •...
  • Page 11 Battery level Signal Hearing aid Remote control Streaming Fully charged 4 even tones Depleted 3 even tones and 1 longer tone You can check the battery status by placing the hearing aid in the hearing aid charger. (Premium charger only). You can also check the battery status in the BeMore app.

  • Page 12: Placing Your Hearing Aids In Your Ears

    Placing your hearing aids in your ears How to tell left from right If you have two hearing aids, they may be programmed differently. One for your left ear, the other for your right. Do not swap them. Please pay attention to this when cleaning, storing and inserting the hearing aids. Left hearing aid Right hearing aid You might want to ask your hearing care professional to mark your hearing aids with a colored Left and Right...
  • Page 13 Inserting the receiver dome into your ear If your hearing aids have domes, follow these instructions: 1. Hang the hearing aid over the 2. Hold the receiver wire where it 3. Push the dome far enough into top of your ear. bends and gently place/push your ear canal so that the wire the receiver dome into your...
  • Page 14 CAUTION: Never attempt to modify the shape of the receiver wire yourself. Sport lock If you lead an active life, your hearing aids may come loose. To avoid this situation, your hearing care professional can attach and adjust a sport lock to the receiver.
  • Page 15 Inserting earmolds into your ears If your hearing aids have earmolds, follow these instructions: 1. Hold the earmold between 2. Slide the earmold into your ear with 3. Place the hearing aid behind your thumb and index fin- a gentle, twisting movement. Move your ear and ensure it is ger and position the sound the earmold up and down and...
  • Page 16 CAUTION: Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing aids, earmolds, domes or receiver wires yourself. Placing your hearing aids in your ears...

  • Page 17: Removing Your Hearing Aids From Your Ears

    Removing your hearing aids from your ears Removing receiver domes from your ears If your hearing aids have domes, follow these instructions: 1. Lift the hearing aid off your ear. 2. Hold the receiver wire with your thumb and forefinger where it bends and pull the dome out of your ear canal.
  • Page 18 Removing earmolds from your ears If your hearing aids have earmolds, follow these instructions: 1. Lift the hearing aid from behind your 2. Using your thumb and index finger, gently pull the earmold ear. Let it hang beside your ear (not the hearing aid or the wire) loose from your ear.

  • Page 19: Using Your Hearing Aids

    Using your hearing aids Turning your hearing aids on and off Once you have placed the hearing aids on your ears, you can turn them on. 1. To turn on: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds 2. To turn off: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds When the hearing aid turns on, the LED lights up.
  • Page 20 The push button The push button gives access to the features that your hearing care professional and you decide to apply to your hearing aids. By default, the push button allows you to use up to four different listening programs, and three wireless accessory programs.
  • Page 21 If necessary, your hearing care professional can change the default settings for the push button and fill in the following table with your new settings: Action Default setting New setting New setting Short press Change program 1 sec press Activates streaming NOTE: •...

  • Page 22: Using A Telephone

    Using a telephone Your hearing aid allows you to use your telephone as you normally do. Finding the optimal position for holding the phone may require practice. The following suggestions may be helpful: 1. Hold the telephone up to your ear canal or hold it close to the hearing aid microphones as illustrated.
  • Page 23 Mobile phones Your hearing aids comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. Any degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of your particular mobile phone or of your wireless telephone service provider. NOTE: If you find it difficult to get a good result while using your mobile phone, your hearing care professional can give you advice on available wireless accessories to enhance listening capabilities.
  • Page 24 sensitive device/equipment (pacemakers and defibrillators) in question. If the manufacturer cannot issue a statement, we recommend keeping the magnet or a telephone equipped with the magnet 30 cm (12”) away from magnetically sensitive devices (e.g. pacemakers). Phone Now precautions • If you experience frequent signal loss or noise during calls, move the magnet to another place on the telephone receiver.
  • Page 25 CAUTION: If you experience frequent signal loss or noise during calls, move the Phone Now magnet to another • place on the telephone receiver. • Only use magnets supplied by the manufacturer. How to use Phone Now 1. Lift the telephone to your ear. 2.

  • Page 26: Advanced Options

    Advanced options Online Services and Online Services Live (optional) Online Services If you have signed up to use Online Services available with your hearing aids, you can allow your hearing aids to be adjusted remotely without having to visit your hearing care professional. For optimum performance, make sure the hearing aids are connected to the BeMore app and placed close to the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or the Android™...
  • Page 27 Online Services Live This service also includes Online Services Live. With this service you can get face-to-face assistance from your hearing care professional from home. Using your hearing aids with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch The advanced models of our hearing aids are Made for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch®, which allow for direct audio streaming and control from these devices.
  • Page 28 NOTE: For assistance with pairing and using these products with your hearing aids, contact your hearing care professional. Using your hearing aid with smartphone apps (optional) The smartphone apps send and receive signals to and from the hearing aids via smartphones. •...
  • Page 29 Flight Mode (optional) Your hearing aids can be controlled from your smartphone or Remote Control – this option can be added by your hearing care professional. However, in some areas you are requested to turn off wireless communication. CAUTION: When boarding a flight or entering an area where RF transmitters are prohibited, wireless functionality must be deactivated.

  • Page 30: Wireless Accessories

    Wireless accessories The wireless ecosystem features a comprehensive range of seamlessly integrated wireless accessories. This allows you to control and stream high-quality stereo sound and speech directly to your hearing aids. Please find the list of available wireless accessories below: •...
  • Page 31 • For use of wireless functionality, only use supported wireless accessories. For further guidance regarding e.g. pairing, please refer to the user guide of the relevant wireless accessory. Wireless accessories...

  • Page 32: Cleaning And Caring For Your Hearing Aids

    Cleaning and caring for your hearing aids Care and maintenance Please follow the advice below to have the best user experience and to prolong the life of your hearing aids. 1. Keep your hearing aids dry and clean. 2. Wipe the hearing aids with a soft cloth after use to remove grease or moisture. 3.
  • Page 33 Daily maintenance It is important to keep your hearing aid clean and dry. On a daily basis, clean the hearing aids using a soft cloth or tissue. In order to avoid damage due to humidity or excessive perspiration, the use of a drying kit is recommended. WARNING: Always turn your hearing aids off while cleaning and maintaining them.
  • Page 34 If the microphone inlets are clogged, gently brush across the microphone inlets with the brush. WARNING: Do not use force to press the bristles on the small brush into the inlets because the microphones may be damaged. CAUTION: Do not use alcohol or other solvents to clean your hearing aid, the protective coating will be damaged.
  • Page 35 Changing your hearing aid domes We recommend that your hearing care professional shows you how to change domes. You should change your domes every 3 months or more often according to the advice of your hearing care professional. Incorrect dome replacement can result in a dome being left in your ear when you remove your hearing aid. If you suspect that you have a dome stuck in your ear, contact your hearing care professional.
  • Page 36 NOTE: Change the dome at least every three months. Ask your hearing care professional for advice. 1. Remove the used dome by pulling it off the 2. Push the new dome over the ribbed end of the receiver and discard. This may require a bit of receiver.
  • Page 37 Tulip domes To change a tulip dome, follow these instructions: 1. Remove the used dome by pulling 2. Push the largest petal back, then it off the receiver and discard. This press the tulip dome over the may require a bit of force. ribbed end of the receiver.
  • Page 38 3. Check that the tulip dome is 4. Push the larger petal toward the This illustration shows a securely mounted by verifying that receiver. correctly mounted tulip the collar completely covers the dome. Ensure the large ribbed end of the receiver. petal is outside the small petal.
  • Page 39 Changing the wax filter The wax filter is located at the inward end of the receiver or custom earmold. The wax filter helps keep earwax away from the components of the hearing aid. You must replace it on a regular basis. Consult your hearing care professional for advice on how often you need to do this.
  • Page 40 Removing the old wax filter 1. Remove the dome from the receiver. 2. Open the wax filter case and take out one of the tools. Each tool has a small hook (removal tip) in one end and a new wax filter in the other.
  • Page 41 Inserting the new wax filter 1. Insert the other end of the tool 2. Gently press the replacement 3. Pull the tool straight out – your into the sound outlet (the end straight into the sound outlet new wax filter will remain in with the replacement filter).

  • Page 42: General Warnings And Precautions

    General warnings and precautions General warnings 1. Consult a hearing care professional if you think there may be a foreign object in your ear canal, if you experience skin irritation, or if excessive earwax accumulates with the use of the hearing aid. 2.
  • Page 43 8. Turn off your wireless functionality by using the flight mode in areas where radio frequency emission is prohibited. 9. If a hearing aid is broken, do not use it. 10. A power hearing aid can produce very loud sound to compensate for a severe or profound hearing loss. There is therefore a risk of further impairing the remaining hearing.

  • Page 44: Hearing Aid Expectations

    Hearing aid expectations • A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. • Consistent use of the hearing aid is recommended. In most cases, infrequent use does not permit you to get full benefit from it.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Issue Potential cause Potential solution Feedback or Is your earmold or dome inserted correctly Re-insert it. "whistling" in your ear? Is the volume very loud? Reduce the volume. Is the receiver wire broken or the earmold Visit your hearing care professional. clogged? Are you holding an object (e.g.
  • Page 46 Issue Potential cause Potential solution Sound is distorted Is the receiver wire broken or the earmold Consult your hearing care professional. or weak? clogged? Battery drains very Did you leave your hearing aid on for long Always turn off your hearing aids when quickly.
  • Page 47 Question Answer Is it required to remove the hearing aids when fully charged? Can I interrupt the charging of the hearing aids Yes. and the hearing aid charger? Should I use up all battery power before char- ging again? Why do my hearing aids not turn on auto- If you leave your hearing aids in the charger for more than matically, although they have been in the char- 24 hours, the charger will go into standby mode and turn off...
  • Page 48 Question Answer Can I charge at high temperatures? The operating temperature range for the charger and the hearing aids is 0 °C (+32 °F) to +40 °C (+104 °F) Troubleshooting...

  • Page 49: Warnings To Hearing Aid Dispensers (Us Only)

      Warnings to Hearing Aid Dispensers (US only) A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid, if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: 1.
  • Page 50 or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased. Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid.
  • Page 51 Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation because hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with hearing loss.

  • Page 52: Tinnitus Management

    Tinnitus Management Tinnitus Sound Generator module Your hearing aids include the Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) module. The Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) Module is a software tool that generates sounds to be used in tinnitus management programs to relieve suffering from tinnitus. The TSG can generate sounds adjusted to your personal preference and your specific therapeutic needs as determined by your doctor, audiologist or hearing care professional.
  • Page 53 User instructions for the TSG module Description of the device The Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) Module is a software tool that generates sounds to be used in tinnitus management programs to relieve suffering from tinnitus. Explanation of how the device works The TSG module is a frequency and amplitude shaped white-noise generator.
  • Page 54 can be adjusted via a volume control. Your doctor, audiologist or hearing care professional will review with you the need for having such a control. For hearing aids where ear-to-ear synchronization is enabled your hearing care professional can also enable environmental monitoring synchronization so that the TSG noise level is automatically adjusted simultaneously in both hearing aids dependent on the background sound level.
  • Page 55 the volume (loudness) manually. However, the volume control provides the ability to adjust the volume, or amount of stimulus, to the liking of the user. The TSG volume can only be adjusted within the range set by the hearing care professional. The volume control is an optional feature in the TSG module used for adjusting the sound generator output level.
  • Page 56 TSG - Technical specifications Digital. Audio signal technology: Available sounds White noise signal which can be shaped with the following configurations: High-pass filter Low-pass filter 500 Hz 2000 Hz 750 Hz 3000 Hz 1000 Hz 4000 Hz 1500 Hz 5000 Hz 2000 Hz 6000 Hz 8000 Hz...
  • Page 57 Prescription use of a Tinnitus Sound Generator hearing aid The TSG should be used as prescribed by your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare professional. In order to avoid permanent hearing damage, the maximum daily usage depends on the level of the generated sound. To adjust TSG, please consult your hearing care professional.
  • Page 58 The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect tinnitus are identified and treated before the sound generator instrument is used. The sound generator instrument is a tool to generate sounds to be used with appropriate counselling and/or in a tinnitus management program to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus.
  • Page 59 • Children and physically or mentally disabled users will require guardian supervision while wearing the TSG hearing aid. Tinnitus Sound Generator warning to hearing care professionals A hearing care professional should advise a prospective sound generator user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before getting a sound generator, if the hearing care professional determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions:...
  • Page 60 CAUTION: The maximum output of the sound generator falls into the range that can cause hearing loss according to OSHA regulations. In compliance with NIOSH recommendations, the user should not use the sound generator for more than eight (8) hours a day when it is set to a level of 85 dB SPL or above. When the sound generator is set to levels of 90 dB SPL or above, the user should not use it for more than two (2) hours per day.
  • Page 61 g. Pain or discomfort in the ear. 3. Discontinue use of the sound generator and consult promptly with your hearing care professional, if you experience changes in the tinnitus perception, discomfort or interrupted speech perception, while using the Tinnitus Sound Generator. 4.

  • Page 62: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory information Warranties and repairs The manufacturer provides a warranty on hearing aids in the event of defects in workmanship or materials, as described in applicable warranty documentation. In its service policy, the manufacturer pledges to secure functionality at least equivalent to the original hearing aid. As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact initiative, the manufacturer is committed to doing this in line with environment-friendly best practices.
  • Page 63 During normal operation the temperature should not exceed the limit values of 0 °C (+32 °F) to +45 °C (+113 °F), at a relative humidity of 90%, non-condensing. An atmospheric pressure between 500 hPa and 1100 hPa is appropriate. During transport or storage, the temperature should not exceed the limit values of -20 °C (-4 °F) to +60° C (+140 °F) at a relative humidity of 90% RH, non-condensing (for a limited time).
  • Page 64 Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ISED rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 65 – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications can void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The products are in compliance with the following regulatory requirements: • In EU: The device conforms to the Essential Requirements according to Annex I of Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD).
  • Page 66 Type designations Hearing aid type designations for models included in this user guide are: LXR45, FCC ID: X26LXR45, IC: 6941C-LXR45. This device includes an RF transmitter which operates in the frequency band of 2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz. Hearing aid variants Mini Receiver In-the-Ear (RIE) hearing aids of type LXR45 with FCC ID X26LXR45, IC number 6941C- LXR45 are available in the following variants: XC461-DRWC...
  • Page 67 Symbols WARNING: Points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries. CAUTION: Indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries. Advice and tips on how to handle your hearing aid better. Equipment includes an RF transmitter. Follow instructions for use.
  • Page 68 Complies with ACMA requirements. Complies with Complies with IMDA standards. IMDA Standards DA105282 Regulatory information...

  • Page 69: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications RIE - LP receiver Models: XC461-DRWC Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Maximum Output (OSPL90) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max. Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) Max. dB SPL Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz Frequency (Hz) 800 Hz Full On and Reference Test Gain 1600 Hz...
  • Page 70 RIE - MP receiver Models: XC461-DRWC Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max. Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) Max. dB SPL Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz 800 Hz 1600 Hz Equivalent input noise, w/o noise reduction dB SPL 1/3 Octave Equivalent input noise, w/o Noise reduction 1600 Hz...
  • Page 71 RIE - HP receiver Models: XC461-DRWC Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Maximum Output (OSPL90) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max. Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) Max. dB SPL Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz Frequency (Hz) 800 Hz 1600 Hz Equivalent input noise, w/o noise reduction dB SPL...
  • Page 72 RIE - UP receiver Models: XC461-DRWC Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max. Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) Max. dB SPL Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz 800 Hz 1600 Hz Equivalent input noise, w/o noise reduction dB SPL 1/3 Octave Equivalent input noise, w/o noise reduction 1600 Hz...

  • Page 73: Additional Information

    Additional information Acknowledgments Portions of this software are written by Kenneth MacKay (micro-ecc) and licensed under the following terms and conditions: Copyright ® 2014, Kenneth MacKay. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: •...
  • Page 74 THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. NOTE: Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
  • Page 75 Notes Additional information...
  • Page 76 Notes Additional information...
  • Page 77 Manufacturer according to M anufacturer according to FDA: EU M edical Device Directive 93/42/EEC: Beltone GN Hearing A/S 8001 E Bloomington Freeway Lautrupbjerg 7 Bloomington, MN 55420 DK-2750 Ballerup Denm ark 1-800-BELTONE beltone.com CVR-no. 55082715 Any issues relating to the EU M edical Device Directive 93/42/EEC or EU Radio Equipm ent Directive 2014/53/EU should be directed to...

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