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INTRODUCTION The hearing amplifier is a personal sound amplifier that automatically enhances soft sounds. Loud sounds pass through as though nothing is in the ears. The hearing amplifier provides the highest fidelity sound amplification available at any cost. The sound quality of hearing amplifier devices is superior to that of all known custom-fitted devices, and is available without medical referral or prescription.
INTENDED USE IDENTIFICATION Etymotic’s hearing amplifier devices have high-frequency emphasis for soft sounds, so the faint sounds of speech can be heard more easily – Eartip especially if the speaker is farther away than desirable or speaks very softly. The most common example is someone asking a question from another room.
BATTERY INSERTION BATTERIES (CONTINUED) Zinc-Air Batteries The battery must be inserted correctly or the hearing amplifier will not work. Hearing amplifiers use commonly-available #10 zinc-air hearing aid batteries. They are easy to find in pharmacies, online and other retail The battery compartment is locations, including Radio Shack.
LOW BATTERY WARNING SELECTING AN EARTIP Eartips Low-Battery Warning A feature called LOBAT™ alerts you when the battery is at the end of its life. • A slow, quiet ticking sound gradually becomes faster and louder, like the sound of a motorboat. •...
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INSERTION REMOVAL Insertion Removal • Make sure the eartip is clean. • Remove hearing amplifiers with a slow twisting motion. • Pull the ear up and out while inserting. • After removal, place your device(s) in a protective case. • Twist and push gently until the eartip seals in the ear canal.
IMPORTANCE OF A DEEP SEAL OPERATION ON/OFF Note: Hearing amplifier devices come with a large The hearing amplifier turns on and off by selection of eartips, including two sizes of 3-flange opening and closing the battery door. eartips with long stems. Depending on your ear Note: It is not necessary to remove the geometry, the longer stems may allow the deepest seal.
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE CHANGING FILTERS Each hearing amplifier has a special filter that Simple cleaning with the tool provided will keep enhances sound quality and prevents earwax from the eartip clean and the hearing amplifier working entering the device. A filter should be changed if properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION Consult an audiologist or physician if you Problem: No sound. have excessive ear wax, difficulty inserting What to do the eartips, or discomfort after prolonged use. • Check to see if hearing amplifier is turned on (battery door closed). In rare instances an eartip may come off in the •...
CAUTION BATTERY WARNING (CONTINUED) (CONTINUED) Do not shower or swim while wearing the • Batteries of low quality may leak and cause hearing amplifier. bodily harm. Batteries with incorrect voltage may cause damage to your device. They may The hearing amplifier allows up to 115 dB SPL explode and cause serious injury.
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