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  • Page 1 User guide Beltone Behind-The-Ear power hearing aids, Rechargeable...
  • Page 2 Hearing aid information Left hearing aid Right hearing aid Serial number Serial number Model number Model number Battery type £ Rechargeable Program Beep Description One beep Two beeps Three beeps Four beeps...

  • Page 3: Fda Warnings And Cautions (Us Only)

    FDA warnings and cautions (US only) WARNING: People younger than 18 should go to a doctor before using this People younger than 18 years old need specialized care, and using this without a medical evaluation may worsen impairment or disability. A hearing aid user who is younger than 18 should have a recent medical evaluation from a doctor, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT).
  • Page 4 • Hearing loss or ringing (tinnitus) only in one ear or noticeable difference in hearing between ears • Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 dB at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz. Outputs over 132 dB SPL: You should exercise special care in selecting and fitting a hearing aid with a maximum output that exceeds 132 dB SPL because it may impair the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user.
  • Page 5 You might need medical help if a piece gets stuck in your ear If any part of your hearing aid, like the eartip (dome), gets stuck in your ear, and you can’t easily remove it with your fingers, get medical help as soon as you can. You should not try to use tweezers or cotton swabs because they can push the part further into your ear, injuring your eardrum or ear canal, possibly seriously.
  • Page 6 Hearing loss in people younger than 18 • People younger than 18 should see a doctor first, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT), because they may have different needs than adults. • The doctor will identify and treat medical conditions as appropriate. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FDA warnings and cautions (US only) Introduction Getting to know your hearing aid Charging your hearing aids Placing your hearing aids in your ears Removing your hearing aids from your ears Using your hearing aids Advanced options Wireless accessories Cleaning and caring for your hearing aids Tinnitus Management General warnings and cautions...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing Beltone hearing aids. We recommend that you use your hearing aids every day. NOTE: Read this booklet carefully BEFORE using your hearing aids. Intended purpose • The hearing aid is intended to compensate for hearing impairment by amplifying and transmitting sound to the ear.
  • Page 9 • History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days. • History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days. • Acute or chronic dizziness. • Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days. •...
  • Page 10 Symbols WARNING: Points out a situation that Legal manufacturer. could lead to serious injuries. CAUTION: Indicates a situation that Medical Device. could lead to minor and moderate injuries. NOTE: Advice and tips on how to handle By prescription only (US). your hearing aid better.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Hearing Aid

    3. Microphone inlets 4. LED green indicator light (See page 17) 5. Program button 6. Volume control 7. Left/Right identification Left = blue. Right = red. 8. DAI (Direct Audio Input) connector NOTE: Use only original consumables from Beltone(e.g., tubes). Getting to know your hearing aid...

  • Page 12: Charging Your Hearing Aids

    Charging your hearing aids We recommend that you fully charge your hearing aids before using them. This is just a precaution to make sure that you don't run out of power unexpectedly. To learn how to charge your hearing aids, please consult the user guide for your hearing aid charger.
  • Page 13 • Batteries are harmful for the environment. Therefore, never try to burn them. Dispose of your used rechargeable hearing aids according to your country’s regulations or return them to your hearing care professional. • For safety reasons, use only the charger provided with your hearing aid. •...

  • Page 14: Placing Your Hearing Aids In Your Ears

    Placing your hearing aids in your ears How to tell left from right Left hearing aid (blue marking) Right hearing aid (red marking) Color marking shown here CAUTION: If you have two hearing aids, they may each be programmed differently. Do not swap them as this could damage your hearing.
  • Page 15 Inserting earmolds into your ears 1. Hold the earmold between your 3. Turn the top part of the earmold 4. Place the hearing aid firmly thumb and index finger and gently backwards and forwards behind the ear and make sure it position its sound outlet in your so it tucks behind the fold of skin sits securely.

  • Page 16: Removing Your Hearing Aids From Your Ears

    Removing your hearing aids from your ears 1. Lift the hearing aid from behind your 2. Using your thumb and index finger, gently pull the earmold (not ear. Let it hang beside your ear the hearing aid or the tube) loose from your ear. Remove the momentarily.

  • Page 17: Using Your Hearing Aids

    Using your hearing aids Turning your hearing aids on and off To turn your hearing aids on or off, press the push button for 5 seconds. Pressing the button for different lengths of time enables other functions such as flight mode and streaming. These are described elsewhere in this manual.
  • Page 18 To increase the volume, briefly press the top part of the To reduce the volume, briefly press the bottom volume control button. part of the button. You can also adjust the volume by means of a Beltone remote control or the Beltone HearMax™ app. (Optional). Using your hearing aids...
  • Page 19 When you change the volume, the hearing aid responds with a beep. When you reach the upper or lower limits, the hearing aid responds with a low-pitched beep. Your hearing aid can be programed with an additional function for the volume control: "Long press on the bottom part of the button".
  • Page 20 Programs All-Around The best option if you want only one program. Ultra Focus For use in very noisy places (more focused than the Restaurant program). Restaurant For use in noisy places such as restaurants and social gatherings. Music For listening to music. Acoustic phone A special program for phone conversations.
  • Page 21 Push the button to change program. You will then hear one or more beeps. The number of beeps indicates which program you have selected (one beep = program 1, two beeps = program 2 and so on). You can also change programs using a Beltone remote control or the Beltone HearMax™ app. NOTE: •...
  • Page 22 Using teleloop systems with your hearing aid Telecoil (Optional) The Telecoil function may help to improve understanding of speech with Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) telephones and in theaters, movie theaters, houses of worship, etc. that have a teleloop installed. When you select the Telecoil function, your hearing aid picks up signals from the teleloop or your HAC telephone. Your hearing care professional can activate the Telecoil program.
  • Page 23 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 24 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. Auto-Phone (optional) If you place a magnet on the telephone receiver, your hearing aids will automatically switch the telephone program on when the receiver is close to your ear.
  • Page 25 If you experience frequent signal loss or noise during calls, move the Auto-Phone magnet to another place on the telephone receiver. • Only use magnets supplied by Beltone. How to use Auto-Phone 1. Lift the telephone to your ear. 2. When you hear a short melody, the phone program is active.
  • Page 26 NOTE: • You may need to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best position for reliable Auto-Phone activation and a good hearing experience on the telephone. • If your hearing aids have the Asymmetric Phone Handling functionality enabled, the hearing aid on the non-phone ear automatically attenuates.
  • Page 27 • The Auto-Phone magnet may affect sensitive medical devices/electronic systems. Seek advice from the manufacturers regarding appropriate safety measures when using the Auto-Phone solution near the 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).
  • Page 28 Connecting a DAI adapter 1. Align the tip of your DAI adapter with the groove on 2. Move the adapter 3. Click the adapter onto the "stomach" of the hearing aid. towards the bottom of the hearing aid. the hearing aid. Disconnecting a DAI adapter •...
  • Page 29 Important points for FM • Do not use two transmitters on the same FM channel. • Do not use water or fluids for cleaning the FM click-on (DAI) receiver. • Do not use an FM transmitter in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices, for instance in airplanes /oil rigs.

  • Page 30: Advanced Options

    Advanced options Using 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, including hands-free phone calls from the latest iPhone and iPad models , and control from these mobile devices.
  • Page 31 The Beltone HearMax™ app sends and receives signals between the hearing aids and mobile devices. You can use the Beltone HearMax™ app designed for your hearing aids to obtain updates to your hearing aids, find your hearing aids, check their battery status, or as a remote control to change programs or adjust the volume.
  • Page 32 Beltone Remote Care and Beltone Remote Care Live (optional) Beltone Remote Care If you have signed up to use Beltone Remote Care available with your hearing aids, you can allow your hearing aids to be adjusted remotely without having to visit your hearing care professional.
  • Page 33 Beltone Remote Care Live This service also includes Beltone Remote Care Live. With this service you can get face-to-face assistance from your hearing care professional from home. Advanced options...

  • Page 34: Wireless Accessories

    Wireless accessories Our wireless eco-system features a comprehensive range of seamlessly integrated wireless accessories. These let you stream high quality stereo sound and speech directly to your hearing aids. Available wireless accessories and their features • A TV streamer streams audio from a TV and most other audio sources to your hearing aids at a volume that suits you.
  • Page 35 Please contact your hearing care professional for an overview of compatible wireless accessories that are approved by Beltone A/S. • You should only use Beltone wireless accessories with your wireless hearing aids. Low battery alert when paired with wireless accessories NOTE: Your batteries will run out faster when you use wireless functions like streaming from your smart device or from your TV with our TV streamer.
  • Page 36 3 even tones and 1 longer tone You can check the battery status in the Beltone HearMax™ app. Flight Mode / Wireless Communication Off Mode Your hearing aids can receive wireless signals. For example, they can be controlled from your mobile device or remote control.
  • Page 37 Turning off wireless communication (activating Flight Mode) 1. Turn off your hearing aid. 2. Press the button for 9 seconds. 3. Your hearing aid will double-flash four times. If you are wearing your hearing aids at the time, you will hear double tones ( ) for about 10 seconds, meaning the hearing aid is now in Flight Mode.

  • Page 38: Cleaning And Caring For Your Hearing Aids

    Cleaning and caring for your hearing aids Cleaning tools These cleaning tools come with your hearing aids: 1. Soft cloth. 2. A brush with a battery magnet. Your hearing care professional may give you a set of wax filters. Cleaning and caring for your hearing aids...
  • Page 39 General instructions for care and maintenance NOTE: To ensure you get the highest quality experience and longest useful lifetime out of your hearing aids, it is important to clean and care for them. Keeping your hearing aids in perfect working order is easily done. Just follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 40 CAUTION: • Never use alcohol or other cleaning solutions to clean your hearing aids. This can damage your hearing aids and may cause a skin reaction. • Ear wax or other residue on your hearing aids can cause an infection. To avoid this, clean your hearing aids as instructed.
  • Page 41 NOTE: • Never try to put the bristles of the small brush or the cleaning wire into the microphone inlets. This can damage your hearing aids. • Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe your earmolds clean. The earmold 1. Remove the earmold and tubing from the hearing 3.
  • Page 42 NOTE: Your earmold tubing may become stiff, brittle or discolored over time. Contact your hearing care professional regarding tube changes. Changing the microphone filter The two microphones on the back of your hearing aid are protected by a microphone filter. If you experience sound deterioration or increased difficulty identifying where the sounds come from, changing the filters may help.
  • Page 43 2. Insert the removal tip into the used microphone filter and then pull the tool straight out. It is important to pull it straight and not on an angle. Inserting the new microphone filter 1. Insert the other end of the 2.
  • Page 44 CAUTION: Use only accessories intended for use with your hearing aids. Consult your hearing aid professional for more information. Storing your rechargeable hearing aids When not in use, place your hearing aids in the plugged-in charger and charge them, so they are ready for use when you need them.

  • Page 45: Tinnitus Management

    Tinnitus Management Tinnitus Breaker Pro module Your Beltone hearing aid includes the Tinnitus Breaker Pro (TBP) module, a tool for generating sounds to be used in tinnitus management programs to temporarily relieve suffering from tinnitus. The TBP can generate sounds adjusted to the specific therapeutic needs and your personal preference as determined by your doctor, audiologist, or hearing care professional.
  • Page 46 User instructions for the TBP module Description of the device The Tinnitus Breaker Pro (TBP) Module is a software tool that generates sounds to be used in tinnitus management programs to temporarily relieve suffering from tinnitus. Explanation of how the device functions The TBP module is a frequency and amplitude shaped white-noise generator.
  • Page 47 For hearing aids where ear-to-ear synchronization is enabled, your hearing care professional can also enable environmental monitoring synchronization so that the TBP noise level is automatically adjusted simultaneously in both hearing aids dependent on the background sound level. Additionally, since the hearing aid has a volume control, the background noise level monitored by the hearing aid and the volume control can be used simultaneously to adjust the generated noise level in both hearing aids.
  • Page 48 Using TBP with smartphone apps The tinnitus sound generator control via hearing aid push buttons can be enhanced with wireless control from a TBP control app on a smartphone or mobile device. This functionality is available in supported hearing aids when a hearing care professional has enabled the TBP functionality during fitting of the hearing aid.
  • Page 49 The white noise signal can be modulated in amplitude with an attenuation depth of up to 14 dB. Prescription use of this device The TBP module 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.
  • Page 50 Good health practice requires that a person with a tinnitus condition have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before using a sound generator. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists, or otorhinolaryngologists.
  • Page 51 • Discontinue use of the sound generator and consult promptly with a licensed physician if you experience any of the following conditions: 1. Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear. 2. History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days. 3.
  • Page 52 • Use of the Beltone Remote Care for remote settings of the tinnitus sound generator should only be performed by the parent or legal guardian in cases where the user is a minor. Tinnitus Breaker Pro warning to hearing care professionals...
  • Page 53 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 54: General Warnings And Cautions

    General warnings and cautions WARNING: • Consult a hearing care professional: – If you think there may be a foreign object in your ear canal – If you experience skin irritation – If excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing aid •...
  • Page 55 • Do not attempt to dry your hearing aids in an oven, microwave oven, or other heating equipment. This will cause them to melt and may cause burns to your skin. • External devices connected to the electrical input must be safe according to the requirements of IEC 60601-1, IEC 60065, EN/IEC 62368-1, or IEC 60950-1, as appropriate.
  • Page 56 • Use only accessories intended for use with your hearing aids. Consult your hearing aid professional for more information. • Do not try to modify the shape of your hearing aid or accessories. This can cause skin reactions or sharp edges leading to scratches or sores. •...

  • Page 57: Cyber Security Warnings

    If your device plays the pairing sound at an unexpected time, this could indicate someone has gained access to your device. • Only connect your hearing aid to the official Beltone mobile device app. • Only apply remote fine tuning updates that you are expecting.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Issue Potential cause Potential solution Feedback, Is your earmold inserted correctly in Put it back in. "whistling" the ear? Is the volume very loud? If you have turned up the volume, try turning it down. Are you holding an object (e.g., a hat Move your hand away to create more or a phone) close to a hearing aid? space between the hearing aid and...
  • Page 59 Issue Potential cause Potential solution No sound Is the hearing aid turned off? Turn it on. Is the hearing aid in telecoil mode? Switch to the microphone program. Is the hearing aid charged? Place the hearing aid in the charger for charging.
  • Page 60 Issue Potential cause Potential solution Hearing aid is not charging Does the hearing aid sit correctly in Put the hearing aid back in the the charger? charger. Is the hearing aid charger plugged Plug the charger into a power source. into a power source? (See the user’s guide for your charger.)

  • Page 61: 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 62 During use During normal operation the temperature should not exceed the limit values of +5 °C (+41 °F) to +40 °C (104 °F) at a relative humidity range of 15% to 90%, non-condensing, but not requiring a water vapor partial pressure greater than 50 hPa. An atmospheric pressure between 700 hPa and 1060 hPa is appropriate. CAUTION: During use, your hearing aids may reach temperatures up to 43 °C (109 °F).
  • Page 63 Expected service lifetime The expected service lifetime for the product when used as intended is: Product Lifetime Hearing aid 5 years Built-in rechargeable battery 5 years Sound tube 2 years Ear hook 2 years Earmold, soft (silicone) 2 years Earmold, hard (acrylic) 5 years Electronic accessories (e.g., wireless accessories) 5 years...
  • Page 64 • Radio and Telecommunication testing is performed to be in compliance with applicable parts of the FCC rules in title 47 of the CFR. • Electroacoustic testing is performed according to ANSI/ASA S3.22-2014 and ANSI/CTA 2051:2017 • Usability Engineering was performed in compliance with IEC 62366-1:2015 The devices covered in this user guide passed all tests for the relevant non-clinical performance testing and biological endpoints, namely cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-05:2009), sensitization, and intracutaneous reactivity (ISO 10993-10:2010).
  • Page 65 Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ISED rules. Its 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 66 In the EU: The device conforms to the General Safety and Performance Requirements according to Annex I of the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR). • Beltone A/S hereby declares that the radio equipment type CABR80 is in compliance with Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). •...
  • Page 67 Hearing aid variants Power Behind-the-Ear (PBTE) hearing aids of type CABR80 with FCC ID X26CABR80, IC number 6941C- CABR80, and a rechargeable Li-Ion battery are available in the following variants: IMG1786-DWC, IMG986-DWC, IMG686-DWC, IMG1786-DWHC, IMG986-DWHC, IMG686-DWHC This device transmits and receives RF signals in the frequency range of 2.4 GHz - 2.48 GHz. Nominal RF output power transmitted at 2.4 GHz is: ≦...

  • Page 68: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Power BTE Models: IMG1786-DWC, IMG986-DWC, IMG686-DWC Maximum Output (OSPL 90) 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 Frequency (Hz) 1600 Hz...
  • Page 69 Power BTE (US only) Additional technical data Latency, mid frequency delay (2 kHz) Battery current drain 12 / 70 Attack/release time (2 kHz syllabic) Input/Output response, measured in a 2cc coupler at the reference test gain @ 2 KHz Input/Output Response - DWC Ref.Test Gain @ 2 kHz 2cc coupler Input (dB SPL) Technical specifications...
  • Page 70 High Power BTE Models: IMG1786-DWHC, IMG986-DWHC, IMG686-DWHC Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max. Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) dB SPL Max. Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz 800 Hz Frequency (Hz) 1600 Hz Full-On and Reference Test Gain...
  • Page 71 High Power BTE (US only) Additional technical data Latency, mid frequency delay (2 kHz) Battery current drain 12 / 70 Attack/release time (2 kHz syllabic) Input/Output response, measured in a 2cc coupler at the reference test gain @ 2 KHz Input/Output Response - DWHC Ref.Test Gain @ 2 kHz 2cc coupler Input (dB SPL)

  • Page 72: Additional Information

    Additional information Acknowledgements 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 73 © 2023 GN Hearing A/S. All rights reserved. Beltone 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. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.
  • Page 74 Notes Additional information...
  • Page 75 Notes Additional information...
  • Page 76 1-800-387-3744 beltone.com beltone.ca Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the Legal manufacturer Beltone A/S and the competent authority of the EU Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.

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