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  • Page 1 Solutions for better hearing via pro Instructions for use...
  • Page 2 CROS/BiCROS hearing systems are used in particular when one ear is not directly aidable for audiological/medical reasons. With the CE mark audifon GmbH & Co. KG confirms that the products specified in these operating instructions satisfy the requirements of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EC and the R&T TE Directive 2014/53/EC on radio and telecommunication...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.5.2 Volume selection ..........17 5.5.3 Selecting the hearing programs ......18 5.5.4 Changing the earwax protection filter ....20 6 via pro S+/via pro P ............21 6.1 Construction ..............21 6.2 Start-up ............... 22 6.3 Switching the hearing aids on and off ......23 6.3.1 Multifunctional rocker switch ......
  • Page 4 8 Automatic telephone program ...........37 9 Care instructions ............... 39 9.1 Drying hearing aids ............40 10 Troubleshooting ..............42 11 Environmentally friendly disposal ........43 12 Service ................44 Warranty card...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Congratulations on the purchase of your new audifon hearing aids. Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aids to your individual requirements. These instructions are therefore intended to help you use your audifon hearing aids properly. Please read through the following operating and care instructions carefully to avoid malfunctions and faults.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    2 Safety instructions 2.1 Important warnings Keep batteries, hearing aids and tinnitus retraining instruments away from children and pets. There is a risk of swallowing! If a battery is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.* If any unexpected side effects should occur from using your devices (e.g.

  • Page 7: Notes On Product Safety

    Devices with the Auto T-Coil/Auto Phone function include a magnet. Please therefore observe the following safety instructions: Keep magnets away from children. If a magnet is  swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. Magnets can cause malfunctions in life-support  equipment (e.g. pacemakers, magnetic valves etc.). Only use magnets if you are sure of the safety distances.
  • Page 8 Do not force the battery into the battery compartment. If it does not fit, check whether you are inserting it correctly and that it is the correct type of battery. If you are not going to use your devices for a long period, remove the battery to increase its life expectancy, to avoid leakage and to prevent corrosion on the battery contacts.

  • Page 9: Overview Of Different Styles

    In-The-Ear via pro IS+ In-The-Ear We recommend you use audifon zinc air batteries. Please follow the instructions on the battery packaging. Please dispose of used batteries in the appropriate containers at your health care professional’s premises. Always switch your hearing aid off after use.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Your hearing aid or tinnitus retraining instrument (TRT) meets the following acoustic specifications depending on the receiver unit used: Receiver unit* via pro R Acoustic amplification (50 dB SPL) HFA in dB Peak value in dB Max. output sound intensity (90 dB SPL)
  • Page 11 Acoustic data* via pro P Acoustic amplification (50 dB SPL) HFA in dB Peak value in dB Max. output sound intensity (90 dB SPL) HFA in dB Peak value in dB Frequency range in Hz 100–6100 via pro IS Acoustic amplification (50 dB SPL)

  • Page 12: Via Pro R

    5 via pro R 5.1 Construction Your CROS/BiCROS system consists of a transmitter and receiver, which include the following elements: Receiver unit Dome Concha clip (optional) Microphone inlets Rocker switch Battery compartment and ON/OFF switch Note: Your hearing aids may differ from the illustrations.

  • Page 13: Start-Up

    5.2 Start-up To start your hearing aids first insert a battery in the battery compartment. Remove a battery from its packaging. Note: If you are using zinc-air batteries, remove the protective film and wait a few minutes before inserting. Open the battery compartment carefully with your fingernail at the opening edge and swing it right out.

  • Page 14: Switching The Hearing Aids On And Off

    5.3 Switching the hearing aids on and off Your devices are switched on and off via the battery compartment. Switching on Close the battery compartment securely by moving it past the OFF position detent into the casing. You will feel the battery compartment clicking into place as you close it.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Hearing Aids

    5.4 Inserting the hearing aids Hearing aid Concha clip (optional) Receiver unit Note: Do not fit the receiver unit without the dome or power sleeve. Do not use force! Place the concha clip (optional) in the concha and switch the device on by closing the battery compartment securely.

  • Page 16: Volume And Program Selection

    5.5 Volume and program selection 5.5.1 Multifunctional rocker switch Your devices feature a multifunctional rocker switch for controlling the volume and selecting the different programs. The rocker switch can be activated by pressing the top end (+) and the bottom end (–). The rocker switch can be programmed with one of three functions.

  • Page 17: Volume Selection

    5.5.2 Volume selection The volume can be adjusted in steps using the rocker switch. Briefly pressing the top end of the switch increases the volume, while briefly pressing the bottom end reduces the volume. When you switch your devices on, they will be set at the volume programmed for you.

  • Page 18: Selecting The Hearing Programs

    5.5.3 Selecting the hearing programs Sound Dynamix via pro hearing aids feature automatic situation recognition, i.e. the program is automatically adjusted to your hearing environment. The hearing aids can recognise six different situations: quiet, speech in a quiet setting, speech in interference, noise, wind and music.
  • Page 19 Hearing program Description of setting Automatic telephone program via pro hearing aids can automatically switch to an adapted telephone program as soon as you hold a telephone receiver (with magnetic sticker) to your ear. This option can be enabled in addition to the Sound Dynamix hearing program.

  • Page 20: Changing The Earwax Protection Filter

    5.5.4 Changing the earwax protection filter Hearing aids with an external receiver are equipped with a protective filter to prevent earwax building up on the inside of the receiver. The filter must be replaced regularly to ensure your hearing aids function perfectly. To replace the filter, proceed as follows: First remove the dome from the receiver unit and clean it.

  • Page 21: Via Pro S+/Via Pro P

    6 via pro S+/via pro P 6.1 Construction Your CROS/BiCROS system consists of a transmitter and receiver, which include the following elements: Ear hook Microphone inlet Rocker switch Marking transmitter/receiver Battery compartment and ON/OFF switch Battery compartment lock Transmitter Receiver Note: Your hearing aids may differ from the illustrations.

  • Page 22: Start-Up

    6.2 Start-up To start your hearing aids first insert a battery in the battery compartment. Remove a battery from its packaging. Note: If you are using zinc-air batteries, remove the protective film and wait a few minutes before inserting. From below, push the battery compartment up until it clicks into the first detent position (OFF position).

  • Page 23: Switching The Hearing Aids On And Off

    6.3 Switching the hearing aids on and off Switching on Your hearing aids are switched on and off via the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment securely by moving it past the OFF position detent into the casing. You will feel the battery compartment clicking into place as you close it.

  • Page 24: Multifunctional Rocker Switch

    6.3.1 Multifunctional rocker switch Your hearing aids feature a multifunctional rocker switch for controlling the volume and – selecting the different programs. The rocker switch can be activated by pressing the top end (+) and the bottom end (–). The rocker switch can be programmed with one of three functions.

  • Page 25: Volume Selection

    6.3.2 Volume selection The volume can be adjusted in steps using the rocker switch. Briefly pressing the top end of – the switch increases the volume, while briefly pressing the bottom end reduces the volume. When you switch your hearing aids on, they will be at the volume set for you.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Hearing Programs

    6.3.3 Selecting the hearing programs Rocker switch Your hearing care professional will have adjusted your hearing aids to various hearing situations with you and assigned these to specific hearing programs. The rocker switch allows you to switch between the hearing programs. Simply hold down one end of the rocker switch until you hear audible confirmation of the change of program.
  • Page 27 Hearing program Description of setting Note: Volume control and program selection are optional functions. Your hearing care professional will set your devices to your individual requirements.

  • Page 28: Direct Audio Input (Optional)

    6.4 Direct Audio Input (optional) Selected hearing systems offer the possibility of direct, uninterrupted connection to external battery-powered devices such as portable MP3 player via the Direct Audio Input socket. You need a compatible battery compartment when using an audio shoe with your hearing systems. If necessary, the battery compartment can be exchanged by your hearing care specialist.
  • Page 29 Connecting external sound sources and hearing aids Plug the connecter into the buttom of the Audio Input Socket. Note: Do not use force! Please ask your hearing care professional when having trouble connecting. Demounting the Audio Input Socket To remove the Audio Input Socket, pull it ...

  • Page 30: Care Instructions

    6.5 Care instructions Do not use a damp cloth to clean your hearing aids. Always use a soft, dry cloth. The ear adapter pieces and the flexible plastic tubing attached to them must be detached from the ear hook before cleaning.

  • Page 31: Via Pro Is/Via Pro Is

    7 via pro IS/via pro IS+ 7.1 Construction Your hearing aids comprise the following elements: Microphone inlets Battery compartment Volume control Program switch Receiver Transmitter Note: Your hearing aids may differ considerably from the illustration as they have been made according to your individual...

  • Page 32: Start-Up

    7.2 Start-up To start the hearing aids insert a battery in the battery compartment. Remove a battery from its packaging. Note: If you are using zinc-air batteries, remove the protective film and wait a few minutes before inserting. Open the battery compartment carefully with your fingernail at the opening edge and swing it right out.

  • Page 33: Switching The Hearing Aids On And Off

    7.3 Switching the hearing aids on and off The hearing aids are switched on and off by  closing or opening the battery compartment. Hearing aids are switched on: battery  compartment closed. Hearing aids are switched off: battery  compartment open.

  • Page 34: Volume Selection

    7.4 Volume selection When you switch your hearing aids on, they will be at the volume set for you. Increase volume: slowly turn  controller forwards. right ear Reduce volume: slowly turn  controller backwards. Once you have reached the upper ...

  • Page 35: Selecting The Hearing Programs

    7.5 Selecting the hearing programs Sound Dynamix via pro hearing aids feature automatic situation recognition, i.e. the program is automatically adjusted to your hearing environment. The hearing aids can recognise six different situations: quiet, speech in a quiet setting, speech in interference, noise, wind and music.

  • Page 36: Care Instructions

    7.6 Care instructions Do not use a damp cloth to clean your hearing aids. Always use a soft, dry cloth. Your hearing aids feature earwax protection to prevent earwax building up inside. This must be cleaned or replaced at regular intervals to protect the electronics of the hearing aids.

  • Page 37: Automatic Telephone Program

    8 Automatic telephone program via pro hearing aids feature telephone programs that are enabled automatically. The hearing aids can automatically switch either to T-Coil (Auto T-Coil) or a acoustical telephone program for telephony (Auto Phone). To prevent the hearing aids from accidentally switching program during a telephone call, the program switch is disabled during this time.
  • Page 38 Auto Phone Automatic switching to an acoustic telephone program can be used with conventional landline and mobile phones and optimises reproduction for telephony. Affixing the optional magnetic sticker increases the reliability of the switching function. Familiarise yourself with how the automatic telephone program switching function works before making a call.

  • Page 39: Care Instructions

    9 Care instructions audifon hearing aids will improve your hearing and quality of life. audifon offers special care products to guarantee optimum cleaning of your hearing aids so they function perfectly and to ensure your lasting enjoyment in being able to hear better.

  • Page 40: Drying Hearing Aids

    If you dry your hearing aids carefully, this will greatly increase their service life. You can proceed in one of two ways. If you have an audifon dry star UV or dry go drying station, you can use this for drying. Please see the relevant info sheet for further details.
  • Page 41 The audifon dry go is the ideal solution for drying your hearing systems when you are away from home. Once connected for example to the USB port on your laptop, you can start the drying program at the touch of a button. The flow of warm air inside the audifon dry go will ensure reliable drying of your hearing aids.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    10 Troubleshooting If you experience any malfunctions when using your hearing aids, this does not necessarily mean that they are faulty. First check your hearing aid to make sure that: the device is switched on (see section 7 “Switching on and ...

  • Page 43: Environmentally Friendly Disposal

    11 Environmentally friendly disposal Old hearing aids and batteries must not be disposed of with your household waste. Please return your old hearing aids and batteries to your hearing care professional for environmentally friendly disposal. This is the person you should contact in the disposal chain for electronic waste.

  • Page 44: Service

    12 Service Have your hearing aids checked regularly. Date Hearing care professional Date Hearing care professional Date Hearing care professional...
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  • Page 48: Warranty Card

    Warranty card User name Address City, State, ZIP-/Postcode Telephone Email Date of issue Model Size Serial # Warranty Battery Model Size Serial # Warranty Battery...
  • Page 49 Warranty card You have chosen high-quality hearing aids from audifon. Your hearing care professional offers a month warranty from the date of purchase (date of invoice) on our hearing aids. The warranty obligation applies to material and manufacturing defects. It does not cover batteries, chemical or electrochemical effects, wear and tear or mechanical damage due to improper handling.
  • Page 50 High-tech made in Germany Corporate Headquarters audifon GmbH & Co. KG Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 2 99625 Kölleda Germany Phone +49-3635-4056-590 +49-3635-4056-589 contact@audifon.com www.audifon.com...

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