Beltone OR364-DVIR Instructions For Use Manual

Digital behind-the-ear hearing instrument non-wireless

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Instructions for use
Digital Behind-the-Ear hearing instrument
Non-wireless
OR364-DVIR/OR364-DVIRO/OR364-DVIRP/OR364-DVIRPO
OR65DI/OR65DIO
OR75VI/OR75DVI/OR75DVIO
OR378-DVI/OR378-DVIO/OR378-DVIP
OR85VI/OR85DVI
BO95DVI

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  • Page 1 Instructions for use Digital Behind-the-Ear hearing instrument Non-wireless OR364-DVIR/OR364-DVIRO/OR364-DVIRP/OR364-DVIRPO OR65DI/OR65DIO OR75VI/OR75DVI/OR75DVIO OR378-DVI/OR378-DVIO/OR378-DVIP OR85VI/OR85DVI BO95DVI...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Listen to radio or TV A new Beltone hearing instrument Warning to hearing care professional Daily maintenance Congratulations on your choice of a Beltone hearing instrument! Important notice to prospective users Storing your instrument Your Hearing Instrument Your hearing instrument is a very advanced device. Your hearing care practitioner has tuned it to your indi-...
  • Page 3: Your Hearing Instrument

    Direct audio input Battery compartment as the Beltone Origin. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists, or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of a medical evaluation is to assure Battery door and left/right indicator that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing instrument is used.
  • Page 4 Microphone Microphone Tone hook ThinTube Program button Program button Plastic tube Battery door Earmold Battery door Model, Serial Number, Manufacturer Model, Serial Number, Manufacturer Mini dome 65 BTE Hearing Instrument With ThinTube 65 BTE Hearing Instrument...
  • Page 5 Microphone Microphone Tone hook ThinTube Program button Program button Plastic tube Volume control (wheel or volume control (wheel or toggle switch) toggle switch) Battery door Earmold Battery door Model, Serial Number, Manufacturer Model, Serial Number, Manufacturer Mini dome 75/85/95 BTE Hearing Instrument 75 BTE Hearing Instrument with ThinTube...
  • Page 6 Microphone ThinTube Microphone Serial number Programme button Serial number Model Programme button Model Direct audio input Direct audio input Left/Right indicator Volume control (optional) Volume control (optional) Battery lock (optional) Left/Right indicator Battery lock (optional) Battery compartment & Earmold On/Off switch Battery compartment &...
  • Page 7: Switching On And Off

    Switching on and off Your instrument is equipped with an on/off switch integrated into the battery compartment. When the battery compartment is fully closed, the instrument is turned To turn the instrument off, grasp the battery compartment door with your fingernail and gently pull downwards. The power will switch off at the point where you can feel a small click.
  • Page 8: Battery Door Lock

    Delayed Activation Low Battery Indication and changing batteries Your hearing care professional may have activated the Delayed Activation function in your hearing instru- ment. The Delayed Activation function delays the turn-on time by 10 seconds after closing the battery door. Low battery indication This is indicated by beeps in the receiver at one second intervals when the battery door is closed, meaning Your hearing care professional can set your hearing instrument to give an...
  • Page 9: Warnings

    Inserting and removing the instrument Warnings (standard earmould) Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for the environment. Inserting the instrument • If device is broken, do not use • With the battery door opened in the off position, take the earmould bet- ween thumb and index finger and position its ‘point’...
  • Page 10: Removing Your Instrument

    Removing your instrument Inserting and removing the instrument • Switch off the instrument by shifting the battery door to the ‘off’ position. (ThinTube) • Lift the hearing instrument from behind the ear. For a moment, let it hang beside your ear. Inserting the instrument •...
  • Page 11: Recognising Left And Right Instrument

    Recognising left and right instrument • You might want to ask your hearing care practitioner to mark your indication instruments with a coloured Left and Right indication: Left is blue If you have two hearing instruments, they may be tuned differently. One for your left ear, the other for your and Right is red.
  • Page 12: Program Button

    Program button The multifunction button (64 models only) is designed to change the volume or listening programs of the hearing instrument, based on different ways it is pressed. Your hearing instrument has a program button allowing you to use up to four different listening programs, each of them suitable for certain situ- If necessary, your hearing care practitioner can change these settings and fill in the following table to indi- ations.
  • Page 13: Telephone Use

    Let your hearing care professional fill out the following table: gram button, you can switch to this program manually. Your hearing care professional can also enable the Autophone function to switch to the telephone program automatically. Additionally, your hearing instrument Program may contain a Telecoil program for telephone use.
  • Page 14: T-Program

    To avoid the issue, please move the magnet to another place on the telephone receiver. If the phone has a poor telecoil signal, use the microphone program. Do 5. Only use magnets supplied by Beltone. not hold the handset too tightly against your ear since this might cause ’whistling’.
  • Page 15: Hearing Through An Induction Loop

    Hearing through an induction loop Audio input More and more public places, churches, theatres and cinemas have induction loops systems. In these Your hearing instrument is equipped with a direct audio input fa cility. Direct particular rooms, they transmit the sound of the presenter or show directly to the telecoil of hearing instru- audio input allows direct connection of sound sources, a radio, television or ments, when the telecoil program is active.
  • Page 16: Listen To Radio Or Tv

    Listen to radio or TV Daily maintenance When listening to the TV or the radio, start out by listening to news commentators since they usually speak Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove clearly, then try other programs.
  • Page 17: Storing Your Instrument

    Storing your instrument • Dry the earmold with a cloth. When you are not using your instrument, keep or transport it in the box supplied. Leave the battery door • Blow possible water drops from tubing and earmold. A special de- open.
  • Page 18: Maintenance For The Rie Hearing Instruments

    The ThinTube and the dome should be cleaned regularly. Remove the ThinTube from the instrument before The receiver tube cleaning by unscrewing it. Use a damp cloth to clean the ThinTube and dome on the outside and use the The receiver tube contains the wiring to the receiver which delivers the sound to the ear canal. It is important black cleaning rod to “push”...
  • Page 19: Changing Wax Guard For Receiver Tube

    Changing wax guard for receiver tube HP receivers: 1. To remove the old wax guard, insert the removal side of the wax guard tool into the used wax guard so that the shaft of the tool is touching the rim of the wax guard. Slowly pull the wax guard straight out. 2.
  • Page 20: How To Apply Domes

    How to apply domes ReSound tulip domes Tulip domes are mounted in a similar manner to standard domes, but a few extra steps are required. Tulip It is recommended that your hearing care professional change domes, as incorrect dome replacement domes consist of two “petals”.
  • Page 21: General Precautions

    If so, or if in doubt, consult your physician or ENT. sounds from the instruments. • Only connect Beltone hearing instruments to Beltone accessories intended and qualified to be used with • Do not wear the instrument in mines or other explosive areas, unless those areas are certified for hearing Beltone hearing instruments.
  • Page 22: Eight Steps Towards Better Hearing

    Eight steps towards better hearing 3. Have a conversation with a single person Use your instrument in conversation with one person; a family member or a friend. Move to a quiet spot. You need to get used to your new hearing instrument. Sounds seem new and different. That is because Explain that you are now wearing a hearing instrument;...
  • Page 23: Warning To Hearing Care Practitioners

    Ask others to talk slowly and clearly. Gently inform them that louder does not help. 8. Use your instrument all day Using your hearing instrument and practising with it is the best way to learn to hear again. Try to wear your 6.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Feedback, ’whistling’ Is your earmould/Dome inserted correctly? Reinsert the earmould/dome Is the volume very loud? Reduce the volume with the volume control Is the plastic tube or the earmould clogged or broken? Visit your hearing care practitioner Are you holding your hand or an object (e.g.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Sound is distorted, Is the battery dead? Replace it with a new one spluttering or weak Is the battery dirty? Clean it or use a new one Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogged or broken? Visit your hearing care practitioner Did your instrument get moist? Use a dessicator...
  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    133 dB SPL OR364-DVIRPO 127dB SPL As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact initiative, Beltone is committed to doing this in line with environment-friendly best practices. Hearing instruments therefore, at Beltone’s discretion, may be OR75DVIO 130 dB SPL...
  • Page 27: Your Selected Model

    Your hearing care professional may place a check mark in the below list to identify the model you have received. Serial number Right: Model received Model received Hearing care professional Serial number Left: OR365DI OR364-DVIR Dome Size: OR365DIO OR364-DVIRO OR375DVI OR364-DVIRP OR375DVIO OR364-DVIRPO...
  • Page 28 Notes: Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument...
  • Page 29: Worldwide Headquarters

    Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC should be directed to Beltone A/S. Worldwide headquarters Beltone A/S Lautrupbjerg 7 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel.: +45 45 75 11 11 Fax: +45 45 75 11 19 400269000-GB-14.07-Rev.D www.beltone-hearing.com © Beltone 2014...

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