Your hearing aid and charger details If no box is checked and you do not know the model of your hearing aid or charging accessory, please ask your hearing care professional. The hearing aids described in this user guide contain a built-in and non-removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Contents Your hearing aid and charger details Further information Welcome 16. Environmental conditions 1. Quick guide 17. Care and maintenance 2. Parts of the hearing aid and charger 18. Exchanging the earwax protection Using the charger 19. Service and warranty 3.
Welcome Thank you for choosing Miracle-Ear® hearing aids 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 aids offer.
1. Quick guide Multi-function button with indicator light The button has several functions, the primary function is as an on/ Charging your hearing aids off switch. Together with your hearing care professional, you can decide if it Before using your hearing aid for the first time, it is also allows for volume control, program change and other recommended to charge it for 3 hours.
2. Parts of the hearing aid and charger The following pictures show the hearing aid model described in MEMINI E 5P R-R PH this user guide. You can identify your personal models by: MEMINI E T 5P R-R PH • checking “Your hearing aid & charger details” on page 3. •...
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MECHARGE RIC 5P External power supply Power supply with USB cable wall plug adapter Power adapter and charger specification 5 VDC +/-5%, current Power adapter output voltage: Charger case lid Cavity for earpieces 500 mA - 1 A 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, Hearing aid charging slots USB-C connection to external Power adapter input voltage:...
3. Preparing the charger Connecting to the power supply a) Plug the larger end of Always make sure that the hearing aids and charger are dry and clean before charging. the charging cable into the power adapter. To switch off the charger, unplug the charger from the power b) Plug the smaller end into the USB port on outlet.
4. Charging the hearing aids Using the charger Before using your hearing aid for the first time, it is recommended to charge it for 3 hours. Insert the hearing aids into the Low power: You will hear two beeps when the battery is low. You will have approximately 60 minutes before you have to charging slots and the earpieces in the large cavity.
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Charging times The indicator light on the hearing aid Indicator light Charging state Approximate charging times will show the charging state of the battery until the hearing aid is fully 0 – 10% charged. When fully charged the 30 min (20%) indicator light will remain on, i.e.
5. Left and right hearing aid markings There is a red or blue marking on the back of the hearing aid and Remove the hearing aids from the charging slots by lifting them on the speaker. This will tell you if it is a left or a right hearing aid. out of the charger.
6. Putting on the hearing aid 7. Removing the hearing aid Place the hearing aid behind your ear. Pull on the bend of the tube and remove the hearing aid from behind the ear. Insert the earpiece into your ear canal. If there is an anchor attached to the earpiece, tuck it into the bowl of your ear to secure your hearing aid.
8. Multi-function button 9. On/Off Switch on hearing aid The multi-function button has several functions. The hearing aid is configured to switch on automatically The primary function is as an on/off when removed from the switch. Together with your hearing charger.
10. Touch Control Switch off hearing aid Press and hold the lower part of button for 3 seconds until the Touch Control is only available for models 5 and 4. If paired with solid red light indicates the hearing is off. a Bluetooth enabled device, multiple functions can be accessed ®...
11. Connectivity overview 12. Initial pairing The illustration below shows the connectivity options available 12.1 Initial pairing to a Bluetooth enabled device ® for your hearing aid. It is only necessary to perform the pairing procedure once with each device featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. After the Bluetooth enabled device, e.g.
13. Phone calls Your device shows a list of Bluetooth enabled devices. Select the Your hearing aids connect directly with Bluetooth® enabled hearing aid from the list to simultaneously pair both hearing aids. phones. When paired and connected to your phone, you will hear A beep confirms successful pairing.
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13.1 Making a call 13.3 Ending a call Enter the phone number and press the dial button. You will hear the A call can be ended by a long press on the upper or lower part of dialing tone through your hearing aids. Your voice is picked up by the multi-function button on the hearing aid (more than 2 the hearing aid microphones and transmitted to the phone.
14. Flight mode 13.4 Rejecting a call An incoming call can be rejected by a long press on the upper Your hearing aids operate between 2.4 GHz–2.48 GHz frequency or lower part of the multi-function button on the hearing aid range. When flying some operators require all devices to be (more than 2 seconds) or directly on your phone.
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14.2 Exit flight mode If the hearing aid is turned off, proceed to Step 2. To enable the wireless function and If the hearing aid is on, turn it off by pressing and holding the lower part of exit flight mode in each hearing aid, the button for 3 seconds, until the switch the hearing aid off and indicator light turns solid red for 3...
15. Rebooting your hearing aid 16. Environmental conditions Use this technique if your hearing aid is in an error state. This will The product is designed such that it functions without problems or not remove or delete any program or settings. restrictions if used as intended, unless otherwise noted in this user guide.
17. Care and maintenance Prolonged storage at temperatures lower than 10 °C and higher than 30 °C may negatively affect the battery performance of the product. Expected Service Life: The hearing aids and the compatible charger have the expected If the device has been subject to storage and transport conditions service life of five years.
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General information Daily Hearing aid: Inspect the earpiece for earwax and moisture deposit Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics, you should remove your hearing aid from your ear, because these and clean the surfaces with a lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning products may damage it.
18. Exchanging the earwax protection Your hearing aid is equipped with an earwax protection to protect the speaker from earwax damage. Gently pull off the earpiece to remove. Please check the earwax protector regularly and exchange it if it looks dirty or if the hearing aid volume or sound quality is reduced.
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18.2 Exchanging the earwax protection with CeruStop Insert the removal side of the To insert the new earwax exchange tool into the used protector, gently push the earwax protector. The shaft insertion side of the exchange of the holder should touch the tool straight into the hole of the rim of the earwax protector.
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18.3 Attaching the earpiece to the speaker Hold the speaker in one hand and the The speaker and the earpiece should earpiece in the other. fit perfectly together. Slide the earpiece over the speaker sound outlet.
19. Service and warranty Warranty limitation Local warranty This warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or Please ask the hearing care professional where you purchased care, exposure to chemicals or undue stress. Damage caused by your hearing aids and charger about the terms of the local third parties or non-authorized service centers renders the warranty.
20. Compliance information Notice 1: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is The hearing aid described in this user guide is certified under: subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and MEMINI E 5P R-R PH (5/4/3/2) 2) this device must accept any interference received, including MEMINI E T 5P R-R PH...
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there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular Radio information of your hearing aid installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the Antenna type Resonant loop antenna Operation frequency 2.4 GHz –...
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Electromagnetic emissions Electromagnetic immunity Manufacturer’s Declaration: The devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environments listed below. The user should assure that they are used in such environments. Emissions Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance Immunity Test IEC60601-1-2 Compliance Level Test Test Level The device generates or uses RF energy only for their Electrostatic...
21. Information and description Immunity Test IEC60601-1-2 Compliance Level Test Level of symbols 9 V/m; 710, 745, 780 MHz; Pulse 9 V/m; 710, 745, 780 MHz; modulation 18 Hz Pulse modulation 18 Hz This symbol indicates that the products described in 9 V/m;...
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This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that pay attention to the relevant warning notices related to a specific medical device can be identified. batteries in these user guides. Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that Important information for handling and product safety.
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IP Rating = Ingress Protection Rating.IP21 Indicates the range of atmospheric pressure to which rating indicates that the device is protected the medical device can be safely exposed. against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm diameter and greater and is additionally During transportation keep dry.
22. Troubleshooting Cause What to do Cause What to do Problem: Hearing aid not loud enough or distorted Problem: Hearing aid not functioning Increase volume if volume control Speaker/earpiece blocked Clean speaker opening/earpiece Volume too low available (chapter 8) Press lower part of multi-function button Hearing aid switched off for 3 seconds (chapter 8) Low battery...
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Cause What to do Cause What to do Problem: Indicator light on hearing aid switches off when hearing aid is Problem: Indicator light on hearing aid does not light up when hearing aid removed from charger placed in charging slots Switch on the hearing aid Hearing aid not inserted Insert hearing aid correctly into charger...
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Cause What to do Cause What to do Problem: Problem: Phone call function does not work Charging of the hearing aid does not start Switch hearing aid off and then on Hearing aids not inserted Insert the hearing aids correctly into the Hearing aid is in flight mode again (chapter 14) correctly into charger.
23. Important safety information Intended patient population Hearing aid: This device is intended for patients with unilateral Please read the relevant safety information and limitations-of-use and bilateral, mild to profound hearing loss from 8 years of age. information on the following pages before using your hearing aid. The Tinnitus software feature is intended for patients with chronic tinnitus from 18 years of age.
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Indications: Clinical indications for the use of hearing aids and Tinnitus Charger: Contraindications are not derived from the charging software feature are: accessories, but from the compatible hearing aids. Presence of hearing loss • Uni- or bilateral The primary criteria for the referral of a patient for a medical or •...
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Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a • The recommendation will not have any adverse effects on hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds the patients health or general well being; 132 decibels (dB) because there may be risk of impairing the •...
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Side effects: conditions. Infrequent use of a hearing aid does not permit a user Physiological side-effects of hearing aids like tinnitus, dizziness, to attain full benefit from it. The use of wax build up, too much pressure, sweating or moisture, blisters, a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to itching and/or rashes, plugged or fullness and their consequences be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in...
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23.1 Warnings The majority of hearing aid Special medical or dental users have a hearing loss for examination including which a deterioration in radiation described below, hearing is not to be expected may adversely affect the with regular use of a hearing correct functioning of your aid in everyday situations.
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If X-ray is used at all, it will between the magnets and the site clean. If the charger or administer treatment or be in very low doses, and of the implanted shunt valve. power supply is damaged, contact emergency will not affect the hearing the device must not be used services.
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children, individuals with Only authorized personnel Changes or modifications to Hearing aids should not be cognitive impairment, or are allowed to open the the hearing aid or charging fitted with domes / wax pets. If you suspect that a charging accessory due to accessory that were not protection systems when battery was swallowed or...
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Use of this equipment reaction occurs and check Do not place these Avoid strong physical adjacent to or stacked with with your hearing care rechargeable devices in your impacts to the ear when other equipment should be professional or physician. checked-in luggage when wearing a hearing aid with avoided because it could...
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wireless hearing aids and Do not drop your hearing After mechanical stress or Your device operates contact the manufacturer of aid or charging accessory! shock to the hearing aid, between 2.4 GHz and 2.48 the active implant. Dropping onto a hard please ensure that the GHz frequency range.
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These hearing aids are water Use of accessories, Charger and power supply Only use approved resistant. They are designed transducers and cables must be protected from devices for charging your to withstand normal other than those specified shocks. If the charger or hearing aids, otherwise the activities and occasional or provided by the...
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23.2 Cautions 23.3 Notes The dome should be Always keep the USB socket If you feel pain in or behind If you are not using your changed every three months of the device and the USB your ear, if it is inflamed or if hearing aid for a long period or when it becomes stiff or plug of the cable clean and...
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Important information: Cell phones Note: the performance of individual hearing aids may vary with individual cell phones. Therefore, please try the hearing aid with Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound your cell phone or, if you are purchasing a new phone, be sure in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones.
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Important notice for prospective noise generator users Should you develop any side effects whilst using the noise The Tinnitus Balance noise generator is a broadband sound generator such as headaches, nausea, dizziness or heart Generator which may have been enabled in your hearing aid. It palpitations or experience a decrease in auditory function, you provides a means of sound enrichment that can be used as part should discontinue use and seek a medical evaluation.
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