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- Page 1 Mini BTE Hearing System User Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome Hearing System Contents Descriptions • Hearing aid • Remote control • Charging station Getting Started • Selecting two hearing aids • Initial charging • Selecting the best tip • Replacing the tip • Selecting a link •... -
Page 5: Welcome
If you are not completely satis ed with Zounds hearing aids, simply return them within 30 days of purchase* for a money back guarantee. We also offer a 2 year warranty for any defects due to workmanship or materials. -
Page 7: Hearing System Contents
Hearing System Contents The following items are included with your Zounds Mini BTE Hearing System: Miniature Behind-The-Ear (M BTE) Hearing Aid(s) • Remote Control • Charging Station • Tips • Hearing Aid Pouches • Materials Folder •... - Page 8 Hearing System Contents Mini BTE Hearing Aid(s) Charging Station Remote Control Tips Foam Sleeves Open Fit...
- Page 9 Hearing System Contents Hearing Aid Pouch Materials Folder Travel Case...
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Page 11: Charging Station
Descriptions In this Section: Z1 Mini BTE Hearing Aid • Remote Control • Charging Station •... - Page 12 Descriptions Z1 Mini BTE Hearing Aid 2 Tips Open Fit On/Off Switch Microphones Foam Sleeves Link Tube Speaker Hearing Aid Shell Foam Sleeve...
- Page 13 Descriptions Remote Control Speaker Volume Control Volume Control Left Hearing Aid Right Hearing Aid Presets Presets Treble Control Bass Control Reset...
- Page 14 Descriptions Charging Station Power Cord Remote Control Remote Control Pocket Charging Status Light Right Hearing Aid Pocket Left Hearing Aid Pocket Left Hearing Aid Indicator Right Hearing Aid Charging Status Light Left Hearing Aid Charging Status Light Right Hearing Aid Indicator...
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Page 15: Selecting The Best Tip
Getting Started In this Section: Selecting two hearing aids • Initial charging • Selecting the best tip • Replacing the tip • Selecting a link • Inserting hearing aid in your ear • Removing hearing aid from your ear • Getting acquainted with your hearing aids •... - Page 16 Studies have shown that even when a hearing loss is worse in one ear, most people will achieve the greatest bene t by wearing two hearing aids. Contrary to other brands, Zounds’ pricing makes it more affordable to buy two hearing aids. Wearing two Zounds hearing aids may help you: Understand More in Difficult Listening Situations...
- Page 17 Getting Started Initial Charging Zounds hearing aids and remote control use rechargeable batteries. Before use, charge them for at least 8 hours. To charge: 1) Plug in the charging station to a power outlet. 2) Place the remote control in the large size pocket of the charging station. The remote control keypad should face you and the reset button should be inside the remote control pocket.
- Page 18 Getting Started When charging a device, the status light will be orange. If the status light does not light, make sure the device is properly and securely placed in the correct pocket of the charging station. When fully charged, the status light will turn green.
- Page 19 Getting Started Important tips: Your hearing aids must be charged for 8 hours continuously for maximum • performance. When you insert hearing aids into the pocket of the charger, the status light will turn orange and stay orange until the hearing aid has been charged for 8 hours.
- Page 20 The ability to hear in noisy environments is dependent upon a good t. A licensed Zounds Hearing Consultant will help you select the best tip for your hearing loss needs, based on whether you are a “Foam Sleeve Tip” or “Open Fit Tip”...
- Page 21 The link for your hearing aid should have been previously chosen for your by your Zounds Hearing Consultant. For your reference, your hearing aid links have markings on the speaker housing to indicate style and size for you and the Zounds Hearing Consultant. The markings are as follows: - R stands for Right...
- Page 22 Only use Zounds tips. Tips from other manufacturers will not yield the best • performance or proper fit. Never insert Zounds hearing aids into your ear without a tip attached to the • hearing aid. Do not pull the safety tab to remove Foam Sleeve Tip from hearing aid.
- Page 23 The blue dot should be facing you before you insert the left hearing aid into your left ear. The tip of each hearing aid should be pointing into your ears. Open Fit Mini BTE Mini BTE...
- Page 24 Getting Started Hold the speaker shell portion of the hearing aid you will be inserting you’re your ear. Most people use their right hand to insert their right hearing aid and left hand for their left hearing aid. Guide the tip and speaker shell into your ear canal.
- Page 25 “On” position when in use and when charging overnight. If you nd yourself in a situation where you need to conserve battery life, switch your Mini BTE to the off position (upwards) until you need to use your hearing aid again.
- Page 26 Getting Started Important Tip Always make sure your Mini BTE switch is in the “On” position when using • or charging. Getting Acquainted With Your Hearing Aids If you have never worn hearing aids before, the world may seem noisy and alive with more sounds when you rst wear your hearing aids.
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Page 27: Using The Phone
Daily Operation In this Section: Using the remote control • Using the phone • Managing your rechargeable battery • Caring for your hearing aids & accessories •... - Page 28 Zounds hearing aids automatically adapt to different listening environments by adjusting the noise cancellation, feedback cancellation, and directional microphones. This is achieved with the initial programming by your Zounds Hearing Consultant. However, Zounds remote control gives you the opportunity to ne-tune your hearing aids throughout the day or night.
- Page 29 Zounds remote control ne-tunes each hearing aid individually. The remote control is designed to be used within 12 inches of each ear. Communication between the remote control and Zounds hearing aids will function best if you hold the remote control in your hand up to each shoulder.
- Page 30 Daily Operation Increase/Decrease Treble Press the TREB + button to increase the treble in your right or left hearing aid. Press the TREB – button to decrease the treble in your right or left hearing aid. Each individual press of the button increases or decreases the treble by individual increments.
- Page 31 16 frequency bands. Reset Settings To revert to your original default programming set by your Zounds Hearing Consultant, press the RESET button and hold near each Zounds hearing aid for 2 seconds. Warnings: Do not use the QUIET preset in situations where sound is needed to protect •...
- Page 32 Because of Zounds revolutionary feedback cancellation technology, you can once again place the phone up against your ear. Put feedback on hold with Zounds. For best use, you may wish to hold the phone receiver towards the top of your ear as shown in the below image to best cover your hearing aid’s microphone.
- Page 33 Zounds Hearing Center or Zounds Hearing Consultant for a FREE replacement battery. A rechargeable battery card is provided in Zounds For Your Records folder as a reminder.
- Page 34 Daily Operation Important tips: Your Zounds Hearing System also comes with a travel case to safely and • easily transport your accessories with you. Warnings: Only a Zounds Hearing Consultant can replace the rechargeable battery. • Do not open the hearing aid. Opening the product will void the manufacturer’s 2 year warranty.
- Page 35 Daily Operation • Do not wear your hearing aids upon applying hair spray, insect repellents, face creams, or make-up. • Never dry your hearing aids with a blow dryer, microwave oven, or oven. • Store away from direct sunlight or heating vents. Do not leave them in a hot car. •...
- Page 36 • Do not attempt to clean your charging station with alcohol or other cleaning agents. Remote Control • Place in Zounds remote control carrying case, breast pocket, pant pocket, or purse when not charging or not in use. • Do not immerse your remote control in water.
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Page 37: International
International International information: Your Zounds Z1 Charging Station is designed to work from 100V to 250V and either 50Hz or 60Hz frequencies. This means that your Charging Station is compatible with North American, South American, European, Australia, New Zealand and Asian power systems. -
Page 39: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting In this Section: Guide to symptons, problems, solutions •... - Page 40 Communicate With Hearing Aids Charging Indicator • Bring charger, remote and • Charger, remote, or hearing hearing aid to a Zounds Lights Blinking aid malfunction Hearing Center • Charging station not plugged in • Plug in charging station to outlet No Lights On •...
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Page 41: Manufacturer's Warranty & Service
Manufacturer’s Warranty & Service In this Section: Warranty & Terms • Repair Information •... - Page 42 Manufacturer’s Warranty & Service Zounds offers a 30-day*, money back guarantee for its hearing aids. If you are not completely satis ed with your Zounds hearing aids, simply return them within 30 days of purchase for a money back guarantee.
- Page 43 PERMITTED BY LAW, ZOUNDS DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF ZOUNDS WAS AWARE OF THE RISK OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF SUCH REMEDY.
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Page 45: Warnings
Warnings In this Section: Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers • Notice to Perspective Hearing Aid Wearers • Children with Hearing Loss • Other •... - Page 46 Warnings Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed Physician before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: •...
- Page 47 • Do not use your hearing aid in potentially explosive environments. • The rechargeable batteries and other internal parts of the hearing aid, remote control and charger are only serviceable by Zounds service personnel. Do not open the hearing aid or attempt to change the recharge able batteries.
- Page 48 National Battery Hotline at (202) 625-3333. • Hearing aids should be used only as directed and adjusted by your trained Zounds Hearing Consultant. • A hearing aid may stop functioning, e.g. if the battery goes dead. You should be aware of this possibility, in particular if you are in traf c or otherwise depend on warning sounds.
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Page 49: Other Information
Zounds. The information contained in Zounds owner’s manuals is believed to be correct at the time of printing. Zounds reserves the right to change or modify any infor- mation or speci cations without notice. The contents of Zounds user’s manuals are provided “as is”. - Page 52 www.ZoundsHearing.com ZoundsHearing.com P/N: 40016-200 Rev. A...
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