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  • Page 1 User guide ReSound Behind-The-Ear hearing aids resound.com...
  • Page 2 Hearing aid information Left hearing aid Right hearing aid Serial number Serial number Model number Model number £ 312 £13 Battery type Program Beep Description One beep Two beeps Three beeps Four beeps...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Your hearing aid How to get your hearing aid ready for use How to place the hearing aids in your ears How to remove the hearing aids from your ears How to use your hearing aids Direct Audio Input (optional for model 77 and 88) Advanced options How to clean and maintain your hearing aids...
  • Page 4 General warnings Troubleshooting Warnings to hearing care professionals (US only) Regulatory information Hearing aid variants Technical specifications Additional information...

  • Page 5: 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.The fundamental operating principle of hearing aids is to receive, amplify, and transfer sound to the eardrum of a hearing impaired person.

  • Page 6: Your Hearing Aid

    Your hearing aid 88 and 77 models 1. Thin tube 2. Open dome 3. Microphone openings 4. Push button 5. Volume control 6. Battery compartment 7. Direct Audio Input 8. Batterly lock (optional)
  • Page 7 67 model 1. Thin tube 2. Open dome 3. Push button 4. Microphone openings 5. Battery compartment The hearing aids in the illustrations are shown with a thin tube and an open dome, but they can also be fitted with other types of domes/earmoulds:...

  • Page 8: How To Get Your Hearing Aid Ready For Use

    How to get your hearing aid ready for use Battery warnings WARNING: Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for the environment. Please note: Keep batteries away from pets, children and mentally challenged persons. DO NOT place batteries in your mouth.
  • Page 9 WARNING: If the batteries are not inserted correctly, the device will not work and the batteries may build up heat. If this happens, please remove the batteries. NOTE: Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf life of one year.
  • Page 10 How to change the battery 1. Prepare the new battery. 2. Open the battery door 4. Insert the new battery Remove the protective foil to completely using your with the positive side (+) activate the battery - wait for 2 fingernail.
  • Page 11 Please observe the following: To save battery power, turn off your hearing aids when they are not in use. At night, switch off the hearing aid and open the battery door completely to allow moisture to evaporate. This prolongs the hearing aid's lifespan. If the hearing aid frequently looses connection with wireless accessories, contact your hearing care professional for a list of appropriate batteries.
  • Page 12 How to use the battery door lock To lock the battery door: 1. Open the battery door to the OFF position. 2. Use the tool provided with your battery door lock to push the slider from the left side to the rigth side.
  • Page 13 Low battery indicator when paired with wireless accessories (optional) The batteries drain faster when you use wireless functionalities like direct streaming from your smartphone or streaming sound from your TV with our TV Streamer. When the batteries deplete, the support of some wireless accessories shut down. Full functionality returns when you insert a new battery.

  • Page 14: How To Place The Hearing Aids In Your Ears

    How to place the hearing aids in your ears How to tell right from left If you have two hearing aids, they may be tuned 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.
  • Page 15 How to insert the earmould in your ear 1. Hold the earmould 3. Turn the top part of the 4. Place the hearing aid firmly between your thumb and earmould gently behind the ear and make index finger and position its backwards and forwards so sure it sits securely.
  • Page 16 CAUTION: Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing aid, earmoulds or tubing yourself.

  • Page 17: How To Remove The Hearing Aids From Your Ears

    How to remove the hearing aids from your ears Lift the hearing aid from behind the ear Using your thumb and index finger, take hold of the earmould (not the hearing aid or the tubing) Gently twist and pul the earmould to remove it from the ear...

  • Page 18: How To Use Your Hearing Aids

    How to use your hearing aids How to adjust the volume Your hearing aid automatically adjusts the volume depending on your listening situation. However, if your hearing aid has a volume control, you can adjust the volume according to your preferences.
  • Page 19 NOTE: If you have two hearing aids with the Synchronised Volume Control function enabled, volume control adjustments to one hearing aid automatically repeat in the second hearing aid. When you change the volume in one of the hearing aids, it responds with one or more beeps.
  • Page 20 NOTE: When you turn the hearing aids off and on again, they always start up in program one and your preset volume level. Telephone use Your hearing aid allows you to use your telephone as you normally do. Finding the optimal position for holding a telephone may require practice. The following suggestions may be helpful: Dependent on your fitting and hearing status, either hold the telephone up to your ear canal or hold it close to the hearing aid...
  • Page 21 that have a hearing loop installed. When you select the Telecoil program, your hearing aid picks up signals from the hearing loop or HAC telephone. Your hearing care professional can activate the Telecoil program. NOTE: The telecoil cannot work without a hearing loop (aka induction-loop) or a HAC telephone.
  • Page 22 To use a HAC phone, follow these steps: Switch your hearing aid to the Telecoil program. Pick up the phone and make a call or answer a call. Hold the phone close to the hearing aid and tilt it slightly outwards. Listen to the dial tone and move the telephone to get the best reception.
  • Page 23 NOTE: If the phone has a poor telecoil signal, use the microphone program. To avoid whistling, do not hold the handset too tightly against your ear. NOTE: Ask your hearing care professional to enable the Telecoil programme in your hearing aids.

  • Page 24: Direct Audio Input (Optional For Model 77 And 88)

    Direct Audio Input (optional for model 77 and 88) You can connect a DAI (Direct Audio Input) adapter to the bottom of your hearing aid. Once connected, the hearing aid automatically switches to DAI. The sound is then sent directly to your hearing aid using a cable or a wireless FM system.
  • Page 25 How to disconnect a DAI adapter 1. Remove the adapter from the hearing aid and press the small latch downwards Important points for FM Do not use two transmitters on the same FM channel Do not use water or fluids for cleaning the FM boot Do not use an FM transmitter in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices, for instance in airplanes Be aware that FM signals might also be picked up and overheard by other receivers...

  • Page 26: Advanced Options

    Advanced options Phone Now (optional) By placing a magnet on the telephone receiver, your hearing aids automatically switch the telephone programme on when the receiver is close to your ear. When you remove the receiver from your ear, the hearing aids automatically return to the previous listening programme. NOTE: Ask your hearing care professional to enable Phone Now as one of your programmes.
  • Page 27 Place the Phone Now magnet Place the magnet on your telephone receiver to allow operation of the Phone Now function. In order to place the magnet properly: 1. Clean the telephone 2. Remove foil from magnet 3. Place the magnet thoroughly NOTE: If you are not satisfied with the strength of Phone Now, you can reposition the magnet or add additional magnets.
  • Page 28 When you hear a short melody, the phone programme is active. NOTE: You may need to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best position for reliable Phone Now activation and a good hearing experience on the telephone. If your hearing aids have enabled the Comfort Phone functionality, the hearing aid on the non-phone ear automatically turns down the volume.
  • Page 29 The magnet may affect some medical devices or electronic systems. The manufacturer of any magnetically sensitive devices (e.g. pacemakers) should advise you regarding appropriate safety precautions when using your hearing aid and magnet in close proximity to the medical device or electronic system 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.
  • Page 30 Double-dings for ten seconds ( etc.) indicate that your hearing aid is in Flight mode Follow these steps to activate wireless mode: For each hearing aid, open and close the battery door once Your hearing aids are in wireless mode after 10 seconds NOTE: Both hearing aids must be set in Flight mode - even with synchronisation enabled.
  • Page 31 How to use your hearing aids with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch (optional) Your hearing aids are Made for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, which allow for direct audio streaming and control from these devices. Streaming from an Android™ smartphone Some Android smartphones can stream audio directly to your hearing aids.
  • Page 32 ReSound Phone Clip+. ReSound Assist (optional) If you have signed up to use ReSound Assist available with your hearing aids, you can allow your hearing aids to be adjusted remotely without having to go to your hearing care professional: all you need is a smart device with Internet enabled.
  • Page 33 For optimum performance, make sure the hearing aids are connected to the ReSound Smart 3D™ app and placed close to the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or the Android smartphone before applying the changes. This service only works if your smart device is connected to the Internet. Your hearing care professional will provide information regarding this option, and how it works with the ReSound Smart 3D app.

  • Page 34: How To Clean And Maintain Your Hearing Aids

    How to clean and maintain 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. Keep your hearing aids dry and clean. Open the battery door to dry your hearing aids when you are not wearing them. Wipe the hearing aids with a soft cloth after use to remove grease or moisture.
  • Page 35 Daily maintenance NOTE: 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. NOTE: Do not use alcohol or any other solvents to clean your hearing aids - the protective coating will be damaged.
  • Page 36 If the microphone inlets are clogged, gently brush across the microphone inlets with the brush NOTE: Do not use the wire loop to clean the microphone inlets. If the microphone inlets are clogged, ask your hearing care professional to help you clean them. NOTE: The wire loop is only intended for earmoulds.
  • Page 37 How to clean your hearing aid Wipe your hearing aid clean with a soft cloth after use. WARNING: Always turn your hearing aids off while cleaning and maintaining them...
  • Page 38 The earmould 1. Remove the earmould and tubing from the 3. After cleaning, dry earmoulds thouroughly hearing aids prior to cleaning and remove any residual water and debris form the tubing utilising a small blower and 2. Clean the earmould using a mild soap, and wire loop rinse with lukewarm water NOTE: Your earmould tubing may become stiff, brittle or discoloured over time.
  • Page 39 Thin tubes and domes 1. Remove thin tubes from the hearing aids by unscrewing them counterclokwise 2. Wipe down thin tubes and domes with a damp cloth 3. In order to clear the thin tube of moisture and debris, push the black cleaning thread through the thin tube, beginning at the end opposite the dome NOTE: We recommend that you change the thin tube and dome systems every three months.

  • Page 40: Wireless Accessories

    Please find the list of available wireless accessories below: • ReSound TV Streamer 2 allows you to stream the audio from TV sets and virtually any other audio source to your hearing aids at a volume level that suits you.
  • Page 41 • ReSound Multi Mic works like the ReSound Micro Mic but doubles as a table microphone, connects with loop and FM systems , and has a mini-jack input for streaming audio from a computer or music player. NOTE: Ask your hearing care professional for more information on the range of ReSound wireless accessories.

  • Page 42: Tinnitus Management

    Tinnitus Management Tinnitus Sound Generator module Your hearing aid includes the Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) module, a tool for generating sounds to be used in tinnitus management programmes to temporarily relieve suffering from tinnitus. The TSG can generate sounds adjusted to the specific therapeutic needs and your personal preference as determined by your doctor, audiologist, or hearing care professional.
  • Page 43 User instructions for the TSG module Description of device The Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) Module is a software tool that generates sounds to be used in tinnitus management programmes to temporarily relieve suffering from tinnitus. Explanation on how the device works The TSG module is a frequency and amplitude shaped white-noise generator.
  • Page 44 If your tinnitus troubles you only in quiet environments, your doctor, audiologist or hearing care professional can set the TSG Module so that it becomes audible exclusively in such surroundings. The overall sound level 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.
  • Page 45 TSG volume control The sound generator is set to a specific loudness level by the hearing care professional. When switching the sound generator on, the volume will have this optimal setting. Therefore, it might not be necessary to control 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.
  • Page 46 Available sounds White noise signal which can be shaped with the following configurations: The white noise signal can be modulated in amplitude with an attenuation depth of up to 14 dB. High-pass filter Low-pass filter 500 Hz 2000 Hz 750 Hz 3000 Hz 1000 Hz 4000 Hz...
  • Page 47 To adjust TSG, please consult your hearing care professional. Should you develop any side effects from using the sound generator, such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, perceived decrease in auditory function or increase in tinnitus perception, you should discontinue use of sound generator and seek medical evaluation. Children and physically or mentally challenged users will require training by a doctor, audiologist, hearing healthcare professional or the guardian for the insertion and removal of the hearing instrument containing the TSG module.
  • Page 48 The sound generator instrument is a tool to generate sounds to be used with appropriate counselling and/or in a tinnitus management programme to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus. Tinnitus Sound Generator warnings Sound generators should be used only as advised by your doctor, audiologist, or hearing care professional.
  • Page 49 b. History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days. c. History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days. d. Acute or chronic dizziness. e. Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days. f.
  • Page 50 ReSound Assist for remote settings of the tinnitus sound generator, should only be performed by the parent or legal guardian in cases where the user is minor.
  • Page 51 Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 dB at 500 Hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz. Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. Pain or discomfort in the ear. CAUTION: The maximum output of the sound generator falls into the range that can cause hearing loss according to OSHA regulations.In accordance with NIOSH recommendations, the user should not use the sound generator for more than eight (8) hours a day when this is set to a level of 85 dB SPL or above.When the sound generator is set to levels of 90 dB SPL...
  • Page 52 General warnings 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 Different types of radiation, from e.g. NMR, MRI, or CT scanners, may damage hearing aids. It is recommended not to wear hearing aids during these or other similar procedures.
  • Page 53 Warning to hearing care professionals: Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting hearing aids with maximum sound pressure level that exceeds 132dB SPL with an IEC 60711:1981 occluded ear simulator. There may be a risk of impairment of the remaining hearing Turn off your wireless functionality by using the flight mode in areas where radio frequency emission is prohibited...
  • Page 54 Only connect your hearing aids to accessories intended and qualified to be used with your hearing aids 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.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting Issue Potential cause Potential solution Feedback, Is your earmould or dome inser- Put it in again "whistling" ted correctly? Is the volume very loud? Reduce the volume Are you holding an object (e.g. a Move your hand away to create hat or a phone) close to a hearing more space between the hearing aid?
  • Page 56 Issue Potential cause Potential solution No sound Is the hearing aid turned on? Turn it on Is the hearing aid in telecoil Switch to the microphone pro- mode? gram Is there a battery in the hearing Insert a new battery aid? Is the battery still good? Replace with a new battery...
  • Page 57 Issue Potential cause Potential solution Battery drains very quickly Did you leave your hearing aid on Always turn off your hearing aid for long periods of time? when you are not using it Is the battery old? Check the date on the battery package...
  • Page 58 Warnings to hearing care professionals (US only) A hearing care professional 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 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: Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
  • Page 59 Important notice for prospective hearing aid users (US only) Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid.
  • Page 60 Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician.
  • Page 61 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 62 During normal operation the temperature should not exceed the limit values of 0 °C (+32 °F) to +45° C (+113 °F), and relative humidity of 90% RH, non-condensing. Air 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) and relative humidity of 90% RH, non-condensing (for limited time).
  • Page 63 Follow instructions for use. Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing aids and accessories. NOTE: Country-specific regulations may apply. Product is a Type B applied part. Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ISED rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference...
  • Page 64 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules and ISED rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 65 T he device conforms to the Essential Requirements according to Annex I of Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD). • Hereby, GN ReSound A/S declares that the radio equipment types BEB60, BEB70 and BEB80 are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. •...
  • Page 66 This device includes an RF transmitter which operates in the frequency band of 2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz. Nominal RF output power transmitted is +1.1 dBm. Type designations Hearing aid type designations for models included in this user guide are: BEB60, FCC ID: X26BEB60, IC: 6941C-BEB60;...
  • Page 67 Hearing aid variants Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids of type BEB60 with FCC ID X26BEB60, IC number 6941C-BEB60 and size 312 battery are available in the following variants: RE567-DWT RE767-DWT RE967-DWT Nominal RF output power transmitted is: -1 dBm. Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids of type BEB70 with FCC ID X26BEB70, IC number 6941C-BEB70 and size 13 battery are available in the following variants: RE577-DWT RE777-DWT RE977-DWT Nominal RF output power transmitted is: -2 dBm.
  • Page 68 Technical specifications Mini BTE Models: RE567-DWT RE767-DWT RE967-DWT Thin tube Closed Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Max. Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max. Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) dB SPL 1600Hz/HFA Frequency (Hz) 500 Hz Total harmonic distortion Thin Tube...
  • Page 69 Models: RE577-DWT RE777-DWT RE977-DWT Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Open Closed Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max. Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) Max. dB SPL 1600Hz/HFA Frequency (Hz) 500 Hz Total harmonic distortion Thin Tube 800 Hz Closed...
  • Page 70 Power BTE Models: RE588-DWT RE788-DWT RE988-DWT 1600 Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Hz/HFA Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input) 1600 Hz/HFA Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) dB SPL 1600 Hz/HFA Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz Frequency (Hz) 800 Hz...
  • Page 71 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: * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 72 © 2020 GN Hearing A/S. All rights reserved. ReSound is a trademark of GN Hearing A/S. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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  • Page 76 Singapore GN Hearing Pte. Ltd. 2 Kallang Avenue #07-19 CT HUB Singapore - 339407 Tel: +65 6320 9388 resound.com Anyissues 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.

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