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  • Page 1 RC-A Remote Control Instructions for Use...
  • Page 3 Introduction to this booklet This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain your new RC-A. Please read the booklet carefully including the warning section. This will help you to achieve the full benefit of your new RC-A. If you have additional questions about the use of your RC-A, please contact your hearing care professional.
  • Page 4 Intended use Intended use RC-A is intended to assist wireless hearing aid users to control the functionality provided by their hearing aid. Indications for use No indications for use. Intended user Adults and children older than 36 months. Use environment Indoor/outdoor.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Product overview Battery insertion and removal Pairing the RC-A with your hearing aids Remove the pairing between the RC-A and hearing aids Operating range Confirmations Change programs Adjust volume Mute...
  • Page 6 Lock/unlock the RC-A buttons Strap holes Taking care of your RC-A Warnings International warranty Technical information...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product overview 1 Volume control up 2 Volume control down 3 Program change 4 Status light 5 Battery cover 6 Finger grip RC-N_ILLU_RemoteControl_Front2_BW 7 Strap holes RC-N_ILLU_RemoteControl_Back_BW...

  • Page 9: Battery Insertion And Removal

    Battery insertion and removal The RC-A uses two alkaline AAAA batteries. Please follow these instructions to insert new batteries. Battery life will vary depending on the condition of use. Standard use requires battery replacement approximately once a year. Remove any used batteries and discard them...
  • Page 10 Remove the battery cover 1. Using your thumb, push down on the finger grip. 2. From the opposite end of the battery cover, push in the direction of the finger grip with your other thumb. 3. Lift the battery cover off completely. 4.
  • Page 11 RC-N_ILLU_RemovingBatteryCover4_BW RC-N_ILLU_RemovingBatteryCover1_BW RC-N_ILLU_InsertingBattery_BW RC-N_ILLU_RemovingBatteryCover3_BW...
  • Page 12 Place the battery cover 1. Place the battery cover approximately 6 mm down from the top of the RC-A. 2. Slide the battery cover as shown, until it clicks. RC-N_ILLU_PlacingBatteryCover2_BW RC-N_ILLU_PlacingBatteryCover1_BW...
  • Page 13 Important Notice The battery cover should never be forced. If force is required to place the cover, check the alignment and reposition it so that it clicks easily into place.

  • Page 14: Pairing The Rc-A With Your Hearing Aids

    The RC-A is a personal device intended to be used with one set of hearing aids. The RC-A can operate up to two hearing aids at a time after pairing. Before the RC-A can be used with your hearing aids, the...
  • Page 15 You can choose to pair the RC-A with either two hearing aids at the same time or with one hearing aid at a time. You need to repeat the pairing process if you choose to pair your hearing aids one at a time.
  • Page 16 Remote control ready 1. Check that the RC-A has working batteries by pressing any button. With working batteries, the RC-A status light will illuminate for as long as the button is held down. RC-N_ILLU_StatusLightIndication_CMYK...
  • Page 17 Hearing aids ready 2. Restart the hearing aids to activate pairing mode. See instructions for use for your hearing aids, how to turn the hearing aids off and on again. Wait for about 10 seconds – until the hearing aids are fully turned on and and a jingle has been played which indicates that the power is on.
  • Page 18 In range 3. Place both of your hearing aids within range of the RC-A (i.e. within 20 cm).
  • Page 19 Pairing 4. Press any button on the RC-A and it will automatically pair with the hearing aids in range. When the status light on the RC-A lights up steady green for 10 seconds, the devices have been paired successfully. RC-N_ILLU_StatusLightIndication_CMYK...

  • Page 20: Remove The Pairing Between The Rc-A And Hearing Aids

    Remove the pairing between the RC-A and hearing aids The RC-A can be paired to a set of hearing aids at once. If you need to pair your RC-A to another set of hearing aids, first you have to remove the current pairing.
  • Page 21 5 seconds. current pairing When the status light on the RC-A lights up steady green RC-N_ILLU_StatusLightIndication_CMYK for 10 seconds, the pairing has been cleared successfully. Your RC-A is ready to be paired again with your hearing...

  • Page 22: Operating Range

    1.8 meters (5.9 feet). A direct line of sight between the RC-A and your hearing aids is not required. If you have paired two hearing aids to the RC-A, both will be adjusted at the same time.
  • Page 23 Up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft)

  • Page 24: Confirmations

    Confirmations Visible indications The status light will light up when a button is pressed. Audible indications You will hear a sound in your hearing aids which confi rms the action performed. RC-N_ILLU_StatusLightIndication_CMYK...
  • Page 25 Battery low If the batteries are running low, the status light will blink rapidly whenever a button is pressed. In this case, replace the batteries at your earliest convenience. RC-N_ILLU_StatusLightIndication_CMYK...

  • Page 26: Change Programs

    Change programs The RC-A can be used to change programs if your hearing care professional has made more than one program available in your hearing aids. Simply press the program button on the RC-A to go through the hearing aid programs. Each press will advance the...
  • Page 27 Press to change program RC-N_ILLU_StatusLightIndication_CMYK Important Notice Please refer to your hearing aid’s “Instructions for Use” for details on the functionality of your specific hearing aid solution.

  • Page 28: Adjust Volume

    Adjust volume With the RC-A, you can adjust the volume of your hearing aids by using the volume control buttons. You will hear a short confirmation in your hearing aids when you turn the volume up or down. Press the volume up button to increase the volume of your hearing aid.
  • Page 29 Press “+” Press “–” to increase volume to decrease volume (louder sound) (softer sound) RC-N_ILLU_StatusLightIndication_CMYK RC-N_ILLU_StatusLightIndication_CMYK...

  • Page 30: Mute

    Use the mute function if you need to silence the hearing aids while wearing them. Press and hold the volume down button for about 2 seconds until the status light turns off, to mute the hearing aids. Unmute Briefly press any button on the RC-A to unmute your hearing aids.
  • Page 31 Press for about 2 seconds to mute RC-N_ILLU_StatusLightIndication_CMYK Important Notice Please refer to your hearing aid’s “Instructions for Use” for details on the functionality of your specific hearing aid solution.
  • Page 32 Lock/unlock the RC-A buttons To prevent accidental button presses when the RC-A is in your pocket, you may wish to lock the buttons. Locking the RC-A buttons 1. Press and hold the volume Press for about down and program buttons 3–...
  • Page 33 To confirm the buttons are locked, press any key. The status light will blink three times to confirm. Unlocking the RC-A buttons 1. Press and hold again the volume down and program buttons together for 3–4 seconds. 2. The status light will be steadily illuminated until the keys...
  • Page 34 Strap holes For your convenience, the RC-A has a strap hole, allowing you to attach a small strap for carrying and securing your RC-A more easily. 1. Remove the battery cover (see pages 10 and 11). 2. Thread a small strap through the strap holes.
  • Page 35 Taking care of your RC-A When changing the batteries or cleaning the RC-A, hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it. Important Notice Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the RC-A. It must never be washed or immersed in water or other...
  • Page 36 RC-A. Consult your hearing care professional if you experience unexpected operations or serious incidents with your RC-A during use or because of its use. Your hearing care professional will support you with issue handling and, if relevant, reporting to the...
  • Page 37 Choking hazards and risk of swallowing batteries or other small parts · Your RC-A, its parts and batteries should be kept out of reach of children and anyone who might swallow these items or otherwise cause injury to themselves. If a battery or other small parts are swallowed,...
  • Page 38 Warnings Cross control · Your RC-A should be kept out of reach of children or anyone who might take control of the functionality, to ensure your personal safety and avoid incorrect use. Use of straps · If a hand strap is used, make sure it is designed and suitable for the purpose.
  • Page 39 There is a risk that the batteries will explode. Active implants · The RC-A has been thoroughly tested and characterised for human health according to international standards for human exposure (Specific Absorption Ratio – SAR), induced electromagnetic power and voltages into the human body.
  • Page 40 Warnings international accepted safety limits for SAR, induced electromagnetic power and voltages into the human body defined in the standards for human health and coexistence with active medical implants, such as pacemakers and heart defibrillators. · If you have an active brain implant, please contact the manufacturer of your implantable device for information about the risk of disturbance.
  • Page 41 RC-A may be damaged when exposed to strong electromagnetic fields. Possible side effects · The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in RC-A may in rare cases cause a skin irritation or other side effects. Please, seek consultation with a physician if these...
  • Page 42 Warnings Heat and chemicals · Your RC-A must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun. · Your RC-A must not be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens. · The chemicals in cosmetics, hair spray, perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellent can damage your RC-A.
  • Page 43 Use in traffic · Using the RC-A can distract you. Be aware of your surroundings while using the RC-A. Please refer to national traffic laws regarding the use of communication devices while in traffic.
  • Page 44 Warnings Use on aircraft · Your RC-A contains Bluetooth. The RC-A should not be used on board of an aircraft unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel.
  • Page 45 Interference · Your RC-A has been thoroughly tested for interference according to the most stringent international standards. However, interference between your RC-A and other devices (e.g. some mobile telephones, citizens band devices, shop alarm systems and other wireless devices) may occur. If this occurs, increase the distance between...
  • Page 46 International warranty The RC-A is covered by an international limited warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the device itself, but not in accessories such as batteries, cables, power supplies, etc.
  • Page 47 The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods. Your hearing care professional may have issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited warranty. Please consult him/her for further information.
  • Page 48 If you need service Take your RC-A to your hearing care professional, who may be able to sort out minor problems and adjustments immediately.
  • Page 49 Date: Model: Warranty period: Serial no.: Hearing Center...
  • Page 50 Technical information Model RC-3B Conditions of use Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F) conditions Humidity: 15 % to 93 %, relative humidity, non-condensing Operating atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Storage and Temperature: –25 °C to 70 °C transportation (–13 °F to +158 °F) conditions...
  • Page 51 Mechanical 75.3 x 35 x 11.8 mm (3 x 1.4 x 0.5 inch); dimensions weight 32.7 g (incl. batteries) Compatibility Bernafon hearing aids with 2.4GHz radio technology Battery type 2 x AAAA Battery life 12 months at normal use Typical Up to 1.8 m...
  • Page 52 Transceiver Operating frequency 2.402 GHz – 2.480 GHz (ISM Band) Number of channels Output power < 10 dBm EIRP Channel of bandwidth 1 MHz Type of modulation GFSK ITU designator...
  • Page 53 10 mW equal to 10 dBm in total radiated power. The RC-A complies with international standards concerning electromagnetic compatibility and human exposure. Due to the limited space available on the RC-A, relevant approval markings can be found in this booklet.
  • Page 54 USA and Canada This device is certified under: FCC ID: 2ACAHREMCTR03 IC: 11936A-REMCTR03 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
  • Page 55 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 56 Description of symbols used in this booklet or on the packaging label Warnings Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the device. Manufacturer The device is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol. Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Regulations 2017/745 and 2017/746.
  • Page 57 Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) The device complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum requirements for devices supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market. E2105 Japan TELEC symbol Indicates mark for certified radio equipment. Singapore IMDA label Indicates that the device complies with the standards and specification published by Info-Communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) and is compatible with the public telecommunication networks in Singapore and does...
  • Page 58 Bluetooth Logo Registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. where any use of such requires a licence. Catalogue number Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified. Serial number Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified.
  • Page 59 The manufacturer declares that this remote control is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 60 Declaration of conformity is available from the UK - 21.03.2017 aoho > Stand korr / Dat.Zeile 5p manufacturer: SBO Hearing A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.sbohearing.com 0682 Waste from electronic 0682 equipment must be Waste from electronic handled according to equipment must be 214485 / UK local regulations.
  • Page 61 < > 8,15 mm Placeholder for FSC logo < 15 mm >...
  • Page 62 World Headquarters Bernafon AG Morgenstrasse 131 3018 Bern Switzerland www.bernafon.com 0000214485000001...

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