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Bernafon Viron miniRITE T R Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 miniRITE T R Receiver-in-the-Ear Hearing Aids Viron Instructions for Use...
  • Page 3 Introduction to this booklet This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain your new hearing aid. Ensure you read this booklet carefully, including the Warnings section. This will help you get the most benefit from your hearing aid. Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aids to meet your needs.
  • Page 4 Model overview This booklet is valid for the following hearing aid families and models: Viron FW4 Viron 9 – VN9 MNR T R GTIN: (01) 05714464021253 Viron 7 – VN7 MNR T R GTIN: (01) 05714464021260 Viron 5 – VN5 MNR T R GTIN: (01) 05714464021277 Viron 3 –...
  • Page 5 Intended use Intended use The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear . Indications for use Bilateral or unilateral impaired hearing of sensorineural, conductive, or mixed type ranging from a slight (16dB HL*) to profound (95dB HL*) degree of hearing loss, with an individual frequency configuration.
  • Page 6 In short Charging Charge the hearing aid every night. The LED on the hearing aid will turn RED/ORANGE when the hearing aid is charging and GREEN when fully charged. It takes 3 hours to fully charge the hearing aid. ON/OFF ·...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Identify your hearing aid, speaker, and earpiece Your hearing aid − What it is and does Charging the hearing aids Charging time Battery performance Turn hearing aid ON/OFF using charger Turn hearing aid ON/OFF using push button Low battery indication Identify left and right hearing aid Put on the hearing aid...
  • Page 8 Store the hearing aid Flight mode Optional features and accessories Change volume (optional) Change program (optional) Mute the hearing aid (optional) Put hearing aid in pairing mode Using hearing aid with iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Pairing hearing aid with iPhone Re-connect your hearing aids to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Wireless accessories (optional)
  • Page 9 Important information for hearing care professionals about Tinnitus SoundSupport Warnings related to Tinnitus SoundSupport General Warnings Troubleshooting guide Water & dust resistance (IP68) Conditions of use Warranty certificate International warranty Technical information Your individual hearing aid settings...

  • Page 10: Identify Your Hearing Aid, Speaker, And Earpiece

    Identify your hearing aid, speaker, and earpiece Ear grip (optional) Speaker (60-Speaker shown) Speakers miniRITE T R hearing aid comes with five different speakers: Standard Power Mold speakers speakers 60-Speaker 85-Speaker 100-Speaker 100-Speaker 105-Speaker...
  • Page 11 The standard speakers use one of the following earpieces: Standard earpieces Open Dome Bass Dome, single vent Bass Dome, double vent Power Dome Grip Tip* (available in small and large, left and right, with or without vent) * Please see details for replacing the dome or Grip Tip in section: “Replacing standard earpieces”.
  • Page 12 Customized earpieces Micro Mold Lite Tip...

  • Page 13: Your Hearing Aid − What It Is And Does

    Your hearing aid − What it is and does Microphones Ear grip Sound in Holds the speaker in place (optional) LED light Charging, ON, OFF, flight mode Wax filter status Protect the speaker from wax Push button Upper part: Volume up, program change.

  • Page 14: Charging The Hearing Aids

    Charging the hearing aids Place hearing aids Charging in charger The LEDs on the hearing aids will turn on when the hearing aids are correctly placed in the charger. Place the hearing aids in the charging ports as Hearing aid LED charging shown in the picture.

  • Page 15: Charging Time

    Charging time Fully charge your hearing aid at least 3 hours before first time use. Charge your hearing aid every night. That ensures that you will start your day with a fully charged hearing aid. Charging time can vary depending on the remaining capacity of the battery.

  • Page 16: Battery Performance

    Battery performance The daily battery performance varies depending on your individual use and hearing aid settings. Streaming sound from a TV, mobile phone or SoundClip-A can influence daily battery performance. If your hearing aid runs out of battery, place it in the charger for a recharge.

  • Page 17: Turn Hearing Aid On/Off Using Charger

    Turn hearing aid ON/OFF using charger Your hearing aid automatically turns ON when removed from the charger. The hearing aid LED turns GREEN after 6 seconds, confirming that it is ready for use. You may hear a start-up jingle. Your hearing aid automatically turns OFF when placed in the charger and starts charging.

  • Page 18: Turn Hearing Aid On/Off Using Push Button

    Turn hearing aid ON/OFF using push button The hearing aid can be turned ON and OFF using the push button. Press and hold the lower part of the button for approx. 2 seconds. Release the button and wait until the hearing aid LED turns GREEN.

  • Page 19: Low Battery Indication

    Low battery indication When the battery is running low, you will hear 3 short beeps. This will leave you approximately 2 hours before the hearing aid stops working. The beeps will be repeated every 30 minutes. Just before the battery runs out you will hear 4 descending tones.

  • Page 20: Identify Left And Right Hearing Aid

    Identify left and right hearing aid It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing aid, as they might be programmed differently. You can find left/right color indicators on the hearing aid itself and on 60- and 85-Speakers as shown. Indicators (either L or R) can also be found on 100-Speakers and some earpieces.

  • Page 21: Put On The Hearing Aid

    Put on the hearing aid The speaker brings the sound into your ear. The speaker should always be used with an earpiece attached. Use only parts designed for your hearing aid. If the speaker has an ear grip, place it in the ear so it follows the contour of the ear (see step 3).

  • Page 22: Cleaning

    Cleaning The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning and removing ear wax from your earpiece. If you need a new MultiTool, please contact your hearing care professional. Wire loop Magnet Brush Important notice The MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool at least 30 centimeters (1 foot) away from credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.
  • Page 23 When handling your hearing aid, hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it. Clean the microphone openings Carefully brush away debris from the openings using a clean brush. Gently brush the surface and make sure the brush is clean and that it is not pressed into the openings.

  • Page 24: Replacing Standard Earpieces

    Replacing standard earpieces The standard earpiece (dome and Grip Tip) should not be cleaned. If the earpiece is filled with wax, replace it with a new one. Grip Tip needs to be replaced at least once a month. Step 1 Hold on to the end of the speaker and then pull off the earpiece.

  • Page 25: Prowax Minifit Filter

    ProWax miniFit filter The speaker has a white wax filter attached to the end where the earpiece is attached. The wax filter will help prevent wax and debris from damaging the speaker. If the filter becomes clogged, please replace the wax filter (see section “Replace ProWax miniFit filter”) or contact your hearing care professional.

  • Page 26: Replace Prowax Minifit Filter

    Replace ProWax miniFit filter 1. Tool Remove the tool from the shell. The tool has two pins, one empty for removal and one with the new wax filter. 2. Remove Push the empty pin into the New filter wax filter in the speaker and pull it out.

  • Page 27: Clean Customized Earpieces

    Clean customized earpieces The earpiece should be cleaned regularly. The earpiece contains a wax filter. The filter keeps wax and debris from damaging the speaker. Replace the filter when clogged or when the hearing aid does not sound normal. Alternatively, contact your hearing care professional.

  • Page 28: Replace Prowax Filter

    Replace ProWax filter 1. Tool Remove the tool from the shell. The tool has two pins, one empty for removal and filter one with the new wax filter. 2. Remove Push the empty pin into the wax filter in the mold and pull it out.

  • Page 29: Store The Hearing Aid

    Store the hearing aid The charger is the optimal storage for the hearing aid. Anytime your hearing aid is not in use, place it in the charger for charging. This will ensure your hearing aid is always charged. To ensure the longest life of the rechargeable battery in the hearing aid, do not expose it to excess heat.

  • Page 30: Flight Mode

    Flight mode When boarding an airplane or entering an area where it is prohibited to radiate radio signals, e.g., during flight, flight mode must be activated. It is only necessary to activate flight mode on one hearing aid. When flight mode is activated, only Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 31: Optional Features And Accessories

    Optional features and accessories The features and accessories described on the following pages are optional. Please contact your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is programmed. If you experience difficult listening situations, a special program may be helpful.

  • Page 32: Change Volume (Optional)

    Change volume (optional) The push button allows you to adjust the volume. You will hear a beep when you turn the volume up or down. Give a short press to the button to increase the volume Give a short press to the button to decrease the volume Maximum You will hear 2 beeps at the...

  • Page 33: Change Program (Optional)

    Change program (optional) Your hearing aid can have up to 4 different programs. These are programmed by your hearing care professional. Press up or down to change between programs You can change continuously between programs both up and down in the program order. For example, if you want to go from program 1 to 4, you can press the down button once instead of pressing the up button 3 times.
  • Page 34 To be filled out by the hearing care professional Program Activation sound When to use Program 1 1 tone Program 2 2 tones Program 3 3 tones Program 4 4 tones Green, short blink Program change: Left Right Short press Medium press...

  • Page 35: Mute The Hearing Aid (Optional)

    Use the mute function if you need to silence the hearing aid while wearing it. Your hearing aid can be muted by using one of the following optional devices: · Bernafon EasyControl-A app · SoundClip-A · RC-A remote control The LED might blink red/orange and green, depending on how your hearing care professional has configured your hearing aid.

  • Page 36: Put Hearing Aid In Pairing Mode

    Put hearing aid in pairing mode To pair your hearing aid with a wireless accessory (e.g. TV-A, SoundClip-A, smartphone, etc.), your hearing aid must be in pairing mode. To activate pairing mode, switch the hearing aid OFF and ON as described on pages 17 and 18.

  • Page 37: Using Hearing Aid With Iphone, Ipad, Or Ipod Touch

    For assistance in pairing and using these products with your hearing aid, please contact your hearing care professional or visit our support site at: www.bernafon.ca/library. For information on compatibility, please visit www.bernafon.ca/products/accessories. Direct audio streaming is currently not supported by...

  • Page 38: Pairing Hearing Aid With Iphone

    Pairing hearing aid with iPhone 1. Settings 2. Accessibility Bluetooth MFi Hearing Devices Accessibility Open your iPhone and On the “Accessibility” go to “Settings”. screen, choose Make sure Bluetooth “MFi Hearing Devices”. ® on. Then choose “Accessibility”.
  • Page 39 Pairing must occur within 3 minutes after the hearing aid is Andrea’s Hearing Devices turned on. Bernafon Viron 9 To restart the hearing aid, place it in the charger and remove it again, or use the push button (see section: Turn ON/OFF using push button).
  • Page 40 5. Confirm pairing Bluetooth Pairing Request Bernafon Viron would like to pair with your iPhone Cancel Pair Confirm pairing. If you have two hearing aids, pairing confirmation is needed for each hearing aid.

  • Page 41: Re-Connect Your Hearing Aids To Your Iphone, Ipad, Or Ipod Touch

    Re-connect your hearing aids to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch When you turn off your hearing aids or iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, these will no longer be connected. To connect them again, restart your hearing aids. The hearing aids will then automatically reconnect to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

  • Page 42: Wireless Accessories (Optional)

    An application that lets you control your hearing aid from your mobile phone or tablet. For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices. Ensure that you only download and install Bernafon EasyControl-A app from the official app stores. For more information, please contact your hearing care professional or visit: www.bernafon.ca/products/accessories.

  • Page 43: Other Options (Optional)

    Other options (optional) Telecoil Telecoil helps you hear better when using a telephone with a built-in loop or when you are in buildings with teleloop systems such as theaters, churches, or lecture rooms. This symbol or a similar sign is shown wherever a teleloop has been installed.

  • Page 44: Sound And Led Indications

    Sound and LED indications Different sound and light indications help to show the hearing aid status. The different settings are listed on the following pages. Your hearing care professional can set sound and LED indications to match your preferences. For charger LED indication, see Charger Instruction for Use.
  • Page 45 Status Indicators Sound Start-up Start-up jingle 4 descending Shutdown tones Shutdown tones Flight mode activation followed by 4 tones Shutdown tones Flight mode deactivation – followed by 4 tones Warning Indicators Sound Battery low indication 3 beeps Battery end of life 4 descending tones –...
  • Page 46 Program Indicators Sound Program 1 1 tone Program 2 2 tones Program 3 3 tones Program 4 4 tones TV Adapter program 2 ascending tones Remote Mic program 2 descending tones Volume Indicators Sound Preferred volume 2 beeps Min/max volume 3 beeps Volume change 1 click...

  • Page 47: Tinnitus Soundsupport (Optional)

    Tinnitus SoundSupport (optional) Intended use of Tinnitus SoundSupport Tinnitus SoundSupport is a tool intended to generate sounds to provide temporary relief for patients suffering from tinnitus as part of a tinnitus management program. The target population is the adult population (over 18 years old).

  • Page 48: Guidelines For Tinnitus Soundsupport Users

    Guidelines for Tinnitus SoundSupport users These instructions contain information about Tinnitus SoundSupport, which may have been enabled in your hearing aids by your hearing care professional. Tinnitus SoundSupport is a tinnitus management device intended to generate sound of sufficient intensity and bandwidth to help manage tinnitus. Your hearing care professional will also be able to offer the appropriate follow-up care.

  • Page 49: Sound Options And Volume Adjustment

    Sound options and volume adjustment Tinnitus SoundSupport is programmed by your hearing care professional to match your hearing loss and preferences for tinnitus relief. It offers a number of different sound options. Together with your hearing care professional, you can select your preferred sound(s).
  • Page 50 Your hearing care professional will set the volume control for the sound generator in one of two ways: A) change volume in each ear separately, B) change volume in both ears simultaneously. A) How to change Tinnitus SoundSupport volume in each ear separately To increase volume (on one hearing aid only), use a short press on the upper part of the push button repeatedly until desired level is reached.

  • Page 51: Limitation On Use Time

    Limitation on use time Daily use The volume levels of Tinnitus SoundSupport can be set to a level which could lead to permanent hearing damage when used for a prolonged period of time. Your hearing care professional will advise you of the maximum amount of time per day you should use Tinnitus SoundSupport.

  • Page 52: Important Information For Hearing Care Professionals About Tinnitus Soundsupport

    Important information for hearing care professionals about Tinnitus SoundSupport Device description Tinnitus SoundSupport is a module function that can be enabled in the hearing aids by the hearing care professional. Maximum wearing time The wearing time of Tinnitus SoundSupport will decrease as you increase the level above 80 dB(A) SPL.
  • Page 53 If the volume control is activated A warning may be displayed if you activate the tinnitus volume control in the “Buttons & Indicators” screen. This occurs if the relief sound can be listened to at levels that may cause hearing damage. The “Max wearing time”...

  • Page 54: Warnings Related To Tinnitus Soundsupport

    Warnings related to Tinnitus SoundSupport If your hearing care professional has activated the sound generator Tinnitus SoundSupport, please pay attention to the following warnings. There are some potential concerns associated with the use of any sound generated by a tinnitus management device.

  • Page 55: General Warnings

    General Warnings For your personal safety and to ensure correct usage, you should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings before using your hearing aids. Consult your hearing care professional if you experience unexpected operations or serious incidents with your hearing aids during use or because of its use.
  • Page 56 General Warnings Only charge the hearing aid s with a designated charger. Other chargers risk destroying the hearing aids and batteries. If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. Usage of hearing aids · Hearing aids should only be used as directed and adjusted by your hearing care professional, misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
  • Page 57 damage the nose or ear or potentially lead to perforation of the inner organs. If a lithium-ion battery is swallowed or placed in the ear or nose, seek emergency medical treatment immediately. Keep the batteries in the original packaging until use.
  • Page 58 General Warnings Dysfunction · Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid may stop working without notice. Keep this in mind when you depend on warning sounds (e.g. when you are in traffic). The hearing aids may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired or if the tubing is blocked by moisture or ear wax.
  • Page 59 · The Autophone magnet or MultiTool (which has a built-in magnet) should be kept more than 30 centimeters (1 foot) away from the implant, e.g. do not carry it in your breast pocket. · Follow the guidelines recommended by the manufacturers of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers regarding their use with magnets.
  • Page 60 General Warnings Power hearing aid · Special care should be exercised in selecting, fitting, and using hearing aids where the maximum sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL (IEC 60318-4 / IEC 711) as there may be a risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user.
  • Page 61 Connection to external equipment · The safety of the hearing aid, when connected to external equipment with an auxiliary input cable and/or with USB cable and/or directly, is determined by the external signal source. When the hearing aid is connected to external equipment which is plugged into a power socket, this equipment must comply with IEC 62368-1 or equivalent safety standards.
  • Page 62 Use of third-party accessories Only use accessories, transducers, or cables supplied by the manufacturer. Non-original accessories may result in reduced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of your hearing aid. Interference The hearing aids have been thoroughly tested for interference according to the most stringent international standards.
  • Page 63 Notes...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible causes Hearing aid is out of power Dead battery No sound Clogged earpieces (dome, Grip Tip, Micro Mold, or Lite Tip) Clogged sound outlet Intermittent or Moisture reduced sound Hearing aid is out of power Hearing aid earpiece inserted incorrectly Squealing noise Ear wax accumulated...
  • Page 65 Solutions Solutions Charge the hearing aid Charge the hearing aid Contact your hearing care professional Contact your hearing care professional Clean mold Clean mold Replace wax filter, dome, or Grip Tip Replace wax filter, dome, or Grip Tip Clean mold or replace wax filter, dome, or Grip Tip Clean mold or replace wax filter, dome, or Grip Tip Gently wipe the hearing aid and let it dry Gently wipe the hearing aid and let it dry...
  • Page 66 Symptom Possible causes The hearing aid LED blinks red/orange when the hearing System error aid is placed in the charger Bluetooth connection failed ® Pairing issue with Apple device Only one hearing aid paired...
  • Page 67 Solutions Solutions Contact your hearing care professional Contact your hearing care professional 1. Unpair your hearing aids 1. Unpair your hearing aids (Settings Accessibility MFi Hearing Devices (Settings Accessibility MFi Hearing Devices Devices Forget this device). Devices Forget this device). 2.

  • Page 68: Water & Dust Resistance (Ip68)

    Water & dust resistance (IP68) Your hearing aid is dust-tight and protected against ingress of water, which means it is designed to be worn in all daily life situations. Therefore, you do not have to worry about sweat or getting wet in the rain. Should your hearing aid come in contact with water and stop working, gently wipe off any water and let the hearing aid dry.

  • Page 69: Conditions Of Use

    Conditions of use Operating Temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C (41°F to 104°F) conditions Humidity: 5 % to 93 % relative humidity, non-condensing Atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Charging Temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C (41°F to 104°F) conditions Humidity: 5 % to 93 % relative humidity, non-condensing...

  • Page 70: Warranty Certificate

    Warranty certificate Name of owner: Hearing care professional: Hearing care professional address: Hearing care professional phone: Purchase date: Warranty period: Month: Model right: Serial no.: Model left: Serial no.:...

  • Page 71: International Warranty

    International warranty Your hearing aid is covered by an international limited warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery to you. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself, but not in accessories such as batteries, tubing, speakers, ear pieces, filters, etc.

  • Page 72: Technical Information

    The hearing aids comply with international standards concerning radio transmitters, electromagnetic compatibility, and human exposure. Due to the limited space available on the hearing aid, relevant approval markings can be found in this booklet. Additional information can be found in the Product Information sheet on www.bernafon.ca.
  • Page 73 USA and Canada This device contains a radio module (Aurora miniRITE 312 T Rc) with the following certification ID numbers: FCC ID: 2ACAHSBMRTRC IC: 11936A-SBMRTRC Radio frequency radiation exposure information For body-worn operation, this device meets FCC and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s RF exposure limits and has been tested while in contact with the human body.
  • Page 74 Directive 2014/53/EU. This medical device complies with Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745. Declaration of Conformity is available at the headquarters. Bernafon AG Morgenstrasse 131 3018 Bern Switzerland www.bernafon.com/doc Imported and distributed by: Audmet Canada Ltd 1600 –...
  • Page 75 Notes...

  • Page 76: Your Individual Hearing Aid Settings

    Your individual hearing aid settings To be filled out by your hearing care professional Settings overview for your hearing aid Left Right Volume control   Program shift   Tinnitus SoundSupport   Volume control indicators Beeps at min/max volume ...
  • Page 77 Tinnitus SoundSupport: Limitation on use No limitation on use Start-up volume Max volume Program (Tinnitus) (Tinnitus) hours hours per day per day hours hours per day per day hours hours per day per day hours hours per day per day...
  • Page 78 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 Regulation 2017/745.
  • Page 79 Caution symbol Follow the instructions for use for warnings and cautions. 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. Battery recycling symbol Li-Ion battery recycling symbol.
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