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  • Page 1 danalogic Ambio User guide Receiver-In-Ear hearing aids...
  • Page 2 Hearing aid type designations for models included in this user guide are: Left Hearing Aid Right Hearing Aid BRIE, FOC ID: X26BRIE, IC: 6941C-BRIE Serial number Serial number VE312, FCC ID: X26VE312, IC: 6941C-VE312 Model Model Receiver type Receiver type Please see page 52 for a list of models referring to these types.
  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Introduction It may take as long as several months for your brain to get used to all the “new” sounds around you. Following these suggestions will give your brain Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing aids. The innovative time to learn how to interpret amplification and increase the benefits you sound technology and design, combined with the customized programming get from using hearing aids.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Telephone use ............... 18 Normal use ..................18 Introduction ................4 Telecoil ...................18 Intended use ................4 8.2.1 Hearing loop systems ..............19 Becoming accustomed to 8.2.2 HAC telephone ................19 amplification ................4 Phone Now ..................20 Hearing aid expectations ............5 8.3.1 Place the Phone Now magnet ............
  • Page 5: Get To Know Your Hearing Aids

    13.2 User instructions for TSG ............... 34 Get to know your hearing aids 13.2.1 Description of the device .............. 34 6.1 Your hearing aid 13.2.2 Explanation of how the device functions ........34 6.1.1 Ambio, model 61 and model 62 13.2.3 The scientific concepts that form the basis for the device ...
  • Page 6: Recognizing Left And Right Hearing Aid

    6.2 Recognizing left and right hearing aid Getting started If you have two hearing aids, they may be tuned differently. One for your The hearing aids always start in programme 1 and with the pre-set volume. left ear, the other for your right. Do not swap them. 7.1 Turn off / Turn on Turn your hearing aid off.
  • Page 7: Insert/Remove Hearing Aid

    It should not be necessary to control the volume manually. However, in 7.3 Insert/remove hearing aid addition to controlling listening programmes, the multi-function button For comfort, always turn off your hearing aids before you insert or remove (62-DRW only) provides you with the ability to adjust the amplification to them.
  • Page 8: Remove Earmould

    With proper insertion, hearing aids should fit snugly but comfortably. NOTE: To avoid whistling, it is important that the tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear. For other possible reasons, check with the CAUTION: NEVER ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THE SHAPE OF THE HEARING Troubleshooting guide.
  • Page 9: Insert/Replace The Battery

    7.4 Insert/replace the battery Please observe the following: 1. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf 1. Prepare the new battery. Remove the protective foil to activate the life of 1 year. battery - wait for 2 minutes before inserting the battery into the 2.
  • Page 10: Telephone Use

    8 Telephone use NOTE: If there is no sound from the hearing aids in a hearing loop system and an active Telecoil programme, the hearing loop system With a hearing aid you are able to use a phone in a number of ways. may not be turned on or is not operating correctly.
  • Page 11: Phone Now

    8.3.1 Place the Phone Now magnet NOTE: If the phone has a poor telecoil signal, use the microphone Follow these steps in order to place the Phone Now magnet properly: programme. 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 12: How To Use Phone Now

    8.3.2 How to use Phone Now 8.4.1 Connect DAI 1. Lift the telephone to your ear 2. When you hear a short melody, the phone programme is active 1. Align the tip of the DAI click-on adapter with the groove above the battery door NOTE: You may need to move the telephone receiver slightly to 2.
  • Page 13: Flight Mode (Optional)

    8.5 Flight Mode (optional) 9 How to change domes NOTE: It is recommended that your hearing care professional WARNING: WHEN BOARDING A FLIGH OR ENTERING AN AREA shows you how to change the domes. Incorrect dome replacement WHERE RF TRANSMITTERS ARE PROHIBITED, DEACTIVATE WIRELESS could result in the dome being left in the ear when you remove the FUNCTIONALITY.
  • Page 14: Tulip Domes

    9.2 Tulip domes 10 Battery door lock The tulip domes are mounted in a similar manner to the ordinary domes, Your hearing aid can be equipped with a lock on the battery door. but a few extra steps are required. The tulip domes consist of two “petals”. If you lock the battery door, you will minimize the risk of accidentally Follow these steps to mount tulip domes: dropping the battery.
  • Page 15: Daily Maintenance

    11 Daily maintenance 11.2 Cleaning earmoulds 1. Detach the earmold and tubing from the hearing aid before cleaning It is important to keep your hearing aid clean and dry. 2. Use a mild soap to clean the earmould and rinse with lukewarm water On a daily basis, clean the hearing aids using a soft cloth or tissue.
  • Page 16: Change Wax Guard On Rie Receiver

    11.3 Change wax guard on RIE receiver To replace wax filters on receivers and earmoulds, follow these steps: To insert the new wax filter, follow these steps: 1. Carrying box with eight wax guard tools Insert the replacement tip of the tool into the sound outlet. 2.
  • Page 17: Cleaning Thin Tubes And Domes

    11.4 Cleaning thin tubes and domes 12 Wireless accessories 1. Unscrew the thin tubes from the HA counter clockwise before Wireless eco-system features a comprehensive range of seamlessly cleaning them. integrated wireless accessories. This allows you to control and stream high 2.
  • Page 18: Tinnitus Sound Generator Module

    13 Tinnitus Sound Generator module If you have two wireless hearing aids that support ear-to-ear synchronization this functionality can be enabled by your hearing care 13.1 Intended use for TSG module professional. This will cause the Tinnitus Sound Generator to synchronize Your hearing aid includes the Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) module, a the sound in both hearing aids.
  • Page 19: Tsg Volume Control

    13.2.4 TSG volume control 13.3 Technical specifications 13.3.1 Audio signal technology The sound generator is set to a specific loudness level by the hearing healthcare professional. When switching the sound generator on, the Digital. volume will have this optimal setting. Therefore, it might not be necessary to control the volume (loudness) manually.
  • Page 20: Important Notice For Prospective Sound Generator Users

    13.3.4 Important notice for prospective sound generator users 13.4.2 Tinnitus Sound Generator warning to hearing care professionals A tinnitus masker is an electronic device intended to generate noise of A hearing care professional should advise a prospective sound generator sufficient intensity and bandwidth to mask internal noises. It is also used as user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear an aid in hearing external noises and speech.
  • Page 21: General Warnings

    14 General Warnings General precautions - Wireless hearing aids 1. If a hearing aid is broken, do not use it 1. If electronic devices in your surroundings are affected by your hearing 2. Consult a hearing care professional: aids with wireless function activated, move away from the affected •...
  • Page 22: Battery Warnings

    Battery warnings Important points for FM Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully 1. Do not use two transmitters on the same FM channel in the interest of your safety and for the environment. Please note: 2. Do not use water or fluids for cleaning the FM receiver 3.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    20 Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Feedback, Is your earmould or dome inserted correctly? Put it in again. “whistling” Is the volume very loud? Reduce it. Is the plastic tube or the earmould clogged or broken? Replace or visit your hearing care professional. Are you holding an object (e.g.
  • Page 24 21 Technical data RIE—MP receiver RIE—HP receiver AM561-DRW, AM562-DRW AM561-DRW, AM562-DRW Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) dB SPL dB SPL Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) dB SPL...
  • Page 25 RIE—UP receiver AM561-DRW, AM562-DRW Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) dB SPL Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) dB SPL 500 Hz Total harmonic distortion 800 Hz 1600 Hz dB SPL Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) dB SPL Equivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) Frequency range (DIN 45605)
  • Page 26: Warnings For Hearing Care Professionals

    Annex I of Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD). 2. External devices connected to the electrical input must be safe 2. Hereby, GN Hearing A/S declares that the radio equipment types BRIE according to the require-ments of IEC 60601-1, IEC 60065, or IEC and VE312 are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 27: Warranties And Repairs

    (for limited time). The air pressure between 500 hPa and 1,100 hPa is appropriate. © 2018 GN Hearing A/S. All rights reserved. ReSound is a trademark of GN Hearing A/S. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
  • Page 28: Advisories

    26 Advisories 27 Acknowledgments The Advisories contain important information which must be fully Portions of this software are written by Kenneth MacKay (micro-ecc) and understood, shared and followed at all times. licensed under the following terms and conditions: Copyright (c) 2014, Kenneth MacKay Non-compliance may lead to severe personal injuries and/or equipment All rights reserved.
  • Page 29 Manufacturer according to EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC: GN Hearing A/S United Kingdom Lautrupbjerg 7 GN Hearing UK Ltd. DK-2750 Ballerup Kirtlington Business Centre Denmark Portway, Kirtlington Tel.: +45 4575 1111 Oxon OX5 3JA gnhearing.com Tel.: +44 1869 352 800 gnhearing.com...

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