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- Page 1 Emerald S 6C, Emerald S E1 User Guide www.rexton.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Welcome Your hearing instruments Instrument type Getting to know your hearing instruments Components and names Controls Settings Batteries Battery size and handling tips Replacing batteries Recharging rechargeable batteries Daily use Turning on and off Inserting and removing the hearing instruments 15 Adjusting the volume Changing the hearing program Further adjustments (optional) Special listening situations Setting the focus (optional) On the phone Audio induction loops ... - Page 3 Maintenance and care Hearing instruments Ear pieces Professional maintenance Further information Wireless functionality Accessories Symbols used in this document Troubleshooting Country-specific information Service and warranty ...
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Page 4: Welcome
Welcome Thank you for choosing our hearing instruments to accompany you through everyday life. Like anything new, it may take you a little time to become familiar with them. This guide, along with support from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you understand the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer. To receive the most benefit from your hearing instruments, it is recommended that you wear them every day, all day. This will help you get adjusted to them. CAUTION It is important to read this user guide and the safety manual thoroughly and completely. Follow the safety information to avoid damage or injury. -
Page 5: Your Hearing Instruments
Your hearing instruments This user guide describes optional features that your hearing instruments may or may not have. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to indicate the features that are valid for your hearing instruments. Instrument type Your hearing instruments are a RIC (Receiver-in-Canal) model. The receiver is placed within the ear canal and connected to the instrument via a receiver cable. The instruments are not intended for children under the age of 3 years or persons with a developmental age of under 3 years. Getting to know your hearing instruments It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new hearing instruments. With the instruments in your hand try using the controls and note their location on the instrument. This will make it easier for you to feel and press the controls while wearing the hearing instruments. If you have problems pressing the controls of your hearing instruments while wearing them, you can ask your Hearing Care Professional about a remote control option. -
Page 6: Components And Names
Components and names ➍ ➍ ➎ ➎ ➊ ➐ Ear piece Battery compartment (on/off switch) ➋ Receiver ➑ Side indicator ➌ Receiver cable (red = right ear, blue = left ear) ➍ Microphone openings ➒ Receiver connection ➎ Rocker switch (control) ➏ Charging contacts (optional) - Page 7 You can use the following standard ear pieces: Standard ear pieces Size Click Sleeve (vented or closed) Click Dome™ single (open or closed) Click Dome semi-open Click Dome double You can easily exchange the standard ear pieces. Read more in section "Maintenance and care". Custom-made ear pieces Custom shell Click Mold™...
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Page 8: Controls
Controls With the rocker switch you can, for example, adjust the volume or switch hearing programs. Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your desired functions to the rocker switch. You can also ask your Hearing Care Professional whether a remote control or a smartphone app to control your instruments is available. Rocker switch function Press briefly: Program up/down Volume up/down Tinnitus Function: volume up/down Sound balance Focus selection (microphone-pattern adjustment) Press long: Standby/turn on Program up/down Press very long: Standby/turn on L = Left, R = Right... -
Page 9: Settings
Settings Hearing programs Read more in section "Changing the hearing program". Features Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of hearing instruments. Read more in section "Turning on and off". Autophone™ automatically switches to the telephone program when the telephone receiver approaches the ear. Read more in section "On the phone". XPhone transmits the telephone call into both ears when the telephone receiver is held to either ear. Read more in section "On the phone". The Tinnitus Function generates a sound to distract you from your tinnitus. - Page 10 To recharge batteries in hearing instruments with charging contacts, simply place the instruments in the charger. After charging, the charger dehumidifies the hearing instruments. The wireless functionality enables simultaneous control of both hearing instruments. Read more in section "Wireless functionality".
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Page 11: Batteries
Batteries When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or you will hear an alert signal. The battery type will determine how long you have to replace or recharge the battery. Battery size and handling tips Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended batteries. Battery size: ■ Always use the correct battery size for your hearing instruments. ■ Remove the batteries if you intend not to use the hearing instruments for several days. ■ Always carry spare batteries. ■ Remove empty batteries immediately and follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal. -
Page 12: Replacing Batteries
Replacing batteries Removing the battery: Open the battery compartment. Use the magnet stick to pull out the battery. The magnet stick is available as an accessory. Inserting the battery: If the battery has a protective film, remove it only when you are ready to use the battery. Insert the battery with the "+" symbol facing up (refer to the picture). Carefully close the battery compartment. If you feel resistance, the battery is not inserted correctly. Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force. It can be damaged. -
Page 13: Recharging Rechargeable Batteries
Recharging rechargeable batteries Charge rechargeable batteries before first use. To charge the batteries, follow the instructions in the charger’s user guide. After many recharging cycles, the battery lifetime may reduce. In this case, replace the rechargeable battery with a new one. To do so, follow the instructions for replacing batteries. -
Page 14: Daily Use
Daily use Turning on and off You have the following options to turn your hearing instruments on or off. Via battery compartment: Turning on: Close the battery compartment. The default volume and hearing program are set. Turning off: Open the battery compartment to the first catch. Via rocker switch: Turning on or off: Press and hold the rocker switch for several seconds. Refer to section "Controls" for the settings of the rocker switch. After turning on, the previously used volume and hearing program remain set. When wearing the hearing instruments, an alert tone can indicate when an instrument is being turned on or off. When the power-on delay is activated, the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds. During this time you can insert the hearing instruments into your ears without experiencing unpleasant feedback whistling. The "power-on delay" can be activated by your Hearing ... -
Page 15: Inserting And Removing The Hearing Instruments
Inserting and removing the hearing instruments Your hearing instruments have been fine-tuned for your right and left ear. Colored markers indicate the side: ■ red marker = right ear ■ blue marker = left ear Inserting a hearing instrument: For Click Sleeves, take care that the bend of the Click Sleeve is in line with the bend of the receiver cable. Correct: Incorrect:... - Page 16 Hold the receiver cable at the bend closer to the ear piece. Carefully push the ear piece in ➊ the ear canal Twist it slightly until it sits well. Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal. Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ➋ . CAUTION Risk of injury! Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the ear. ■ It may be helpful to insert the right hearing instrument with the right hand and the left hearing instrument with the left hand. ■ If you have problems inserting the ear piece, use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards. This opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the ear piece.
- Page 17 The optional retention strand helps to securely retain the ear piece in your ear. To position the retention strand: Bend the retention strand and position it carefully into the bottom of the bowl of your ear (refer to the picture).
- Page 18 Removing a hearing instrument: Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ➊ If your hearing instrument is equipped with a custom shell or a Click Mold, remove it by pulling the small removal cord toward the back of your head. For all other ear pieces: Grip the receiver in the ➋ ear canal with two fingers and pull it carefully out Do not pull the receiver cable. CAUTION Risk of injury! In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when removing the hearing instrument. If this happens, have the ear piece removed by a medical professional. Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage. Read more in section "Maintenance and care".
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Page 19: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume to the listening situation. If you prefer manual volume adjustment, press the rocker switch. Refer to section "Controls" for the setting of the rocker switch. An optional signal tone can indicate the volume change. Once the maximum or minimum volume has been reached, you may hear an optional signal tone. -
Page 20: Changing The Hearing Program
Changing the hearing program Depending on the listening situation, your hearing instruments automatically adjust their sound. Your hearing instruments may also have several hearing programs which allow you to change the sound, if needed. An optional signal tone can indicate the program change. To change the hearing program, press the rocker switch. Refer to section "Controls" for the setting of the rocker switch. Refer to section "Settings" for a list of your hearing programs. If the Autophone or the XPhone function is activated, the hearing program switches automatically to a telephone program when the telephone receiver is close to the ear. Read more in section "On the phone". Further adjustments (optional) The controls of your hearing instruments can also be used to change, for example, the sound balance or the volume of the Tinnitus Function. Sound balance allows you to adjust the bass and treble to your preferences. Refer to section "Controls" for the setting of your controls. -
Page 21: Special Listening Situations
S pecial listening situations Setting the focus (optional) If you want to focus more directly on your conversation partner in front of you, or if you want to listen to the broader environment – the microphone-pattern adjustment gives you control over your listening preference. You can select different levels – from "focus to frontal position" (left picture) to "middle position" (center picture) to "hear all around" (right picture). Prerequisites: ■ You need to wear two hearing instruments. ■ On one of your hearing instruments the rocker switch needs to be set for the microphone-pattern adjustment by your Hearing Care Professional. Refer to section "Controls" for the setting of the rocker switch. With a suitable remote control and smartphone app you have even more control options. - Page 22 Setting the focus manually: If you have several hearing programs, change to hearing program 1. Press the rocker switch that is set for this function. The mid level is active by default. Press the upper rocker switch to focus more to the front, or the lower rocker switch to listen to the broader environment. Exiting microphone-pattern adjustment mode: Toggle to the minimum or maximum level. An optional signal tone can indicate the minimum and maximum level. Toggle one step further. The same signal tone as for changing the hearing program is played, indicating that you have exited the microphone-pattern adjustment mode.
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Page 23: On The Phone
On the phone When you are on the phone, hold the telephone receiver slightly above your ear. The hearing instrument and telephone receiver have to be aligned. Turn the receiver slightly so that the ear is not completely covered. T elephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telephone program. Switch to the telephone program whenever you are on the phone or use the automatic program switch. If a telephone program or the automatic program switch are configured for your hearing instruments, it is listed in section "Settings". ... - Page 24 Automatic program switch (Autophone or XPhone) Your hearing instrument can automatically select the telephone program when you bring the telephone handset close to the hearing instrument. XPhone even transmits the call into both ears. When you are finished speaking on the phone, move the handset away from the hearing instrument and microphone mode will re-engage. If you want to use this function, ask your Hearing Care Professional to do the following: ■ Activate the Autophone or the XPhone function. ■ Check the telephone receiver’s magnetic field. For the automatic program switch, your hearing instrument detects the telephone receiver’s magnetic field. Not all telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate this function. In this case, you can use the Autophone magnet, which is available as an accessory, and attach it to the telephone receiver. See the Autophone magnet user guide for instructions on how to position the magnet. NOTICE Use the approved Autophone magnet only. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for this accessory.
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Page 25: Audio Induction Loops
Audio induction loops Some telephones and public places like theatres offer the audio signal (music and speech) via an audio induction loop. With this system, your hearing instruments can directly receive the desired signal – without distracting noise in the environment. You can usually recognize audio induction loop systems by certain signs. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telecoil program. Switch to the telecoil program whenever you are in a place with an audio induction loop. If a telecoil program is configured for your hearing instruments, it is listed in section "Settings". T elecoil program and remote control NOTICE For instruments with wireless connectivity: When the telecoil program is active, the remote control may cause a pulsing noise. Use the remote control with a distance greater than 10 cm (4 inches). -
Page 26: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care To prevent damage it is important that you take care of your hearing instruments and follow a few basic rules, which will soon become a part of your daily routine. Hearing instruments D rying and storage Dry your hearing instruments overnight. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products. For longer periods of non-use, store your hearing instruments with open battery compartment and batteries removed in a drying system to avoid the adverse effects of moisture. Cleaning Your hearing instruments have a protective coating. However, if not cleaned regularly you may damage the hearing instruments or cause personal injury. Clean your hearing instruments daily with a soft, dry tissue. Never use running water or immerse the devices in water. Never apply pressure while cleaning. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended cleaning products, special care sets, or more information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition. -
Page 27: Ear Pieces
Ear pieces Cleaning Cerumen (ear wax) may accumulate on the ear pieces. This may affect sound quality. Clean the ear pieces daily. For all types of ear pieces: Clean the ear piece right after removal with a soft and dry tissue. This prevents that cerumen becomes dry and hard. For Click Domes or Click Sleeves: Squeeze the tip of the ear piece. - Page 28 Exchanging Exchange standard ear pieces approximately every three months. Replace them sooner if you notice cracks or other changes. The procedure for exchanging standard ear pieces depends on the type of ear piece. In section "Components and names", your Hearing Care Professional has marked your type of ear piece. E xchanging Click Domes To remove the old Click Dome, use the removal tool or follow the instructions on the packaging of the Click Domes. Be careful not to pull the receiver cable. The removal tool is available as an accessory. Take particular care that the new Click Dome clicks noticeable in place. Check the firm fit of the new Click Dome.
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Page 29: Professional Maintenance
E xchanging Click Sleeves Turn the Click Sleeve inside out. Grasp the Click Sleeve and the receiver (not the receiver cable) with your fingers and pull the Click Sleeve off. Take particular care that the new Click Sleeve clicks noticeably in place. Professional maintenance Your Hearing Care Professional can perform a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance. Custom-made ear pieces and wax filters should be exchanged as needed by your Hearing Care Professional. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for your individual recommendation of maintenance intervals and for support. -
Page 30: Further Information
Further information Wireless functionality Your hearing instruments are equipped with wireless functionality. This provides synchronization between your two hearing instruments: ■ If you change the program or volume on one instrument, the other one is automatically changed, too. ■ Both hearing instruments automatically adapt to the listening situation simultaneously. Wireless functionality enables the use of a remote control. Accessories The type of available accessories depends on the instrument type. Examples are: a remote control, an audio streaming device, or a smartphone app for remote control. Some hearing instrument types support CROS and BiCROS solutions for people with single-sided deafness. Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further information. -
Page 31: Symbols Used In This Document
Symbols used in this document Points out a situation that could lead to serious, moderate, or minor injuries. Indicates possible property damage. Advice and tips on how to handle your device better. Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions Sound is weak. ■ Increase the volume. ■ Replace or recharge the empty battery (depending on the battery type). ■ Clean or exchange the ear piece. Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds. ■ Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely. ■ Decrease the volume. ■ Clean or exchange the ear piece. Sound is distorted. ■ Decrease the volume. ■ Replace or recharge the empty battery (depending on the battery type). ■ ... - Page 32 Problem and possible solutions Hearing instrument does not work. ■ Turn the hearing instrument on. ■ Gently close the battery compartment completely. ■ Replace or recharge the empty battery (depending on the battery type). ■ Make sure the battery is inserted correctly. ■ Power-on delay is active. Wait several seconds and check again. Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems.
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Page 33: Country-Specific Information
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Page 35: Service And Warranty
Service and warranty Serial numbers Instrument Receiver unit Left: Right: Service dates Warranty Date of purchase: Warranty period in months: Your Hearing Care Professional... - Page 36 Legal Manufacturer Sivantos GmbH Henri-Dunant-Strasse 100 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 Document No. 02988-99T02-7600 EN Order/Item No. 109 407 01 Master Rev02, 09.2017 © 11.2017, Sivantos GmbH. All rights reserved 0123 www.rexton.com...
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