Kirkland Signature KS562-DRW User Manual

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Page 1 USER GUIDE RECEIVER-IN-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENT MODEL KS562-DRW...
Page 2 Hearing instrument type designations for models included in this user guide are: MRIE, FCC ID: X26MRIE, IC: 6941C-MRIE. Please see page 8 for list of models referring to all types. Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 3: Intended Use
Intended use Generic air-conduction hearing instruments are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to compen- sate for impaired hearing. The fundamental operating principle of hearing instruments is to receive, amplify, and transfer sound to the ear drum of a hearing impaired person. List of countries: Products without wireless functionality are intended for worldwide sales.
Page 4: Introduction
Practice and a positive attitude are important in learning to use hearing instruments. Your Kirkland Signature hearing instruments have been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs. Some people adjust quickly to wearing hearing instruments in their ears and hearing new sounds;...
Page 5 Hearing instrument model: KS562-DRW Battery size: 312 Receiver tube length: Dome size: Left serial number: Right serial number:...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Low battery indicator ......11 Using Kirkland Signature hearing instruments Sports lock....... . . 12 with smart phone apps .
Page 8: Description Of The Hearing Instruments
3. Receiver Tulip Dome and size 312 battery are available in 4. Receiver Power Dome the following variants: 5. RIE mold 6. Sports lock KS562-DRW Battery compartment (serial number inside) 8. Receiver The identification number for the MRIE, 9. Push button SY312 instrument models can be found 10.
Page 9 Model: KS562-DRW (type MRIE) 9, 10...
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting started On/Off function 1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument turns on, and the default program will be activ ated. 2. To turn off the hearing instrument, open the battery door. Use your fingernail to pull it open. Delayed Start Hearing instruments can be turned on once you have placed them on your ears.
Page 11: Low Battery Indicator
Tip: 1. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf life of one year. 2. Whenever the hearing instruments are not in use, remember to turn them off to avoid unnecessary battery consumption. Low battery indicator Your hearing healthcare professional can set your hearing instrument to give an acoustical indication when the battery is reaching its end of life.
Page 12: Sports Lock
Sports lock The sports lock will be applied or adjusted by your hearing healthcare professional. Inserting/Removing hearing instruments Insertion (custom RIE molds) 1. Hold the RIE mold between your thumb and index finger and position its sound outlet in your ear canal. 2.
Page 13 Insertion (domes) 1. Hold the receiver tube where it bends, and gently place the dome into the ear canal. Push the dome far enough into the ear canal so that the receiver tube lies flush with the side of the head.
Page 14: Program And Multi-Function Buttons
Program and Multi-Function buttons The program button or multi-function button will allow you to use up to four different listening programs, each of them suitable for certain situations. Multi-function button Your hearing healthcare professional can fill out the following table for you. Program Description of when to use...
Page 15 When using the program or multi-function buttons to switch programs, each press will move the instrument to the next program. For example, if it was in program 1 it will switch to program 2, if it was in program 2 it will switch to program 3 etc.
Page 16 If necessary, your hearing healthcare professional can change these settings and fill in the following table to indicate the new settings: Multi-function button action Default setting New setting Short press up Increases volume Short press down Decreases volume Long press up (3 seconds) Changes programs Long press down (3 seconds) Activates streaming...
Page 17: Flight Mode
Flight mode When boarding a flight or entering an area where RF transmitters are prohibited, wireless functionality must be deactivated, as it is not allowed to radiate radio signals during flights or in otherwise restricted areas. Follow the following steps to enter and leave flight mode: It is possible to disable wireless operation by opening and closing the battery compartment three times within a ten second period (open-close, open-close, open-close).
Page 18: Telephone Use
Telephone use If your hearing instruments are fit with a receiver open dome or receiver tulip dome, you can probably use the telephone as you normally would by holding it up to your ear canal opening. If your hearing instruments are fit with a receiver power dome or RIE mold, finding the optimal position for holding a telephone while using a hearing instrument may require practice for some individuals, and one or more of the following suggestions may be helpful.
Page 19: Listen To Radio Or Tv
Listen to radio or TV When listening to the TV or the radio, start out by listening to news commentators since they usually speak clearly, then try other programs. If you find it difficult to listen to TV or radio, your hearing healthcare professional will be able to give you advice on available accessories to enhance your listening capabilities for TV and radio.
Page 20 1. Clean the telephone receiver thoroughly. 2. Hold the telephone vertically, in a position similar to when making a telephone call. 3. Place the magnets just below the telephone receiver. Make sure not to cover the microphone openings. If necessary, move the magnet to another position to improve ease of use and comfort while speaking.
Page 21: Telecoil
Auto Phone Detection precautions 1. Keep magnets out of reach of pets, children and mentally challenged persons. If a magnet is swallowed, please seek advice from a medical professional. 2. The magnet may affect some medical devices or electronic systems. The manufacturer of any magnetically sensitive devices (e.g.
Page 22: Tele-Loop Systems
Tele-loop systems Many places, such as theatres, houses of worship, and schools are equipped with tele-loop systems. When using a telecoil program with tele-loop systems, sound is picked up directly and may improve speech understanding. If there is no sound from the hearing instruments in a tele-loop system and with a telecoil program activated, the tele-loop system may not be turned on or is not operating correctly.
Page 23: Care And Maintenance
2. Once in place, move the boot in the direction of the battery compartment. 3. Gently click the audio boot onto the hearing instrument. Disconnecting audio boots 4. Press and hold the button on the front side of the audio boot. 5.
Page 24: Daily Maintenance
3. Avoid rough handling of hearing instruments or dropping them on hard surfaces or floors. 4. Do not leave hearing instruments in or near direct heat or sunlight, such as in a hot, parked car, as excessive heat can cause damage or deform the casing. 5.
Page 25: The Receiver Tube
The receiver tube The receiver tube contains the wiring to the receiver which delivers the sound to the ear canal. It is impor- tant that the receiver tube and the receiver dome/RIE mold fits correctly in your ear. If the receiver tube or the receiver dome/RIE mold irritates your ear in any way and prevents you from wearing your hear ing instrument, please contact your hearing healthcare pro fessional.
Page 26: Changing Wax Guard For Receiver Tube
Changing wax guard for receiver tube For NP receivers: 1. Clean any debris from the old waxguard. 2. Insert the wand into the old waxguard. 3. Twist the wand with the waxguard in a clockwise direction to ensure it is attached to the wand. 4.
Page 27: How To Apply Domes
How to apply domes It is recommended that your hearing healthcare professional change domes, as incorrect dome replace- ment could result in injury. Standard domes 1. Push the new dome over the receiver. 2. Make sure that the new dome is properly and securely mounted.
Page 28: Using Kirkland Signature Hearing Instruments
• The app must only be used with Kirkland Signature devices for which it is intended, and GN ReSound takes no responsibility if the app is used with other devices.
Page 29: General Warnings
Use only original consumables provided by the manufacturer e.g. tubes and domes. Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing instrument, ear-molds, or tubing yourself. 8. Do only connect Kirkland Signature hearing instruments to accessories intended and qualified to be used with Kirkland Signature hearing instruments.
Page 30: Battery Warning Information
Note: * Kirkland Signature wireless instruments operate in the frequency range of 2.4 GHz - 2.48 GHz. * Kirkland Signature wireless instruments include a RF transmitter that operates in the range of 2.4 GHz - 2.48 GHz. * For use of wireless functionality only use wireless accessories intended to be used with Kirkland Signa- ture hearing instruments.
Page 31: Hearing Instrument Expectations
healthcare professional. DO NOT place batteries in your mouth. Consult a physician immediately if a battery has been swallowed, as they can be harmful to your health. Keep batteries away from pets, children and mentally challenged persons. Remove the batteries to prevent leakage when the hearing instruments are not in use for an extended period of time.
Page 32: Children With Hearing Loss
ation. The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program.
Page 33: Warning To Hearing Aid Dispensers
Warning to hearing aid dispensers (US Only) A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser de- termines 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: (i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE No sound Not turned on Dead battery Battery door will not close Blocked RIE mold Blocked wax filter Not loud enough Incorrect RIE mold placement Blocked RIE mold or dome Change in hearing sensitivity Excessive ear wax Volume set too low...
Page 35 POSSIBLE REMEDY Turn on by closing the battery door Replace battery Insert battery properly Clean RIE mold Replace wax filter or consult your hearing healthcare professional Reinsert RIE mold Clean RIE mold, replace dome, replace filter Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional...
Page 36 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE Excessive whistling / Incorrect RIE mold placement feedback Incorrect dome placement Excessive ear wax Feedback control may need adjustment RIE mold tubing worn or damaged Hearing instrument settings not optimal Sound distorted / Weak battery not clear Improper RIE mold or dome fit Hearing instrument damaged Hearing instrument settings not optimal...
Page 37 POSSIBLE REMEDY Re-insert RIE mold carefully Re-insert dome Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Replace battery Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Open and close the battery compartment once.
Page 38: Technical Data
RIE—S receiver KS562-DRW MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) dB SPL dB SPL 1000 10000 Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz...
Page 39 RIE—NP receiver KS562-DRW MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) dB SPL dB SPL 1000 10000 Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz...
Page 40 RIE—HP receiver KS562-DRW MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) dB SPL dB SPL 1000 10000 Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz...
Page 41 RIE—UP receiver KS562-DRW MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) Maximum output (90 dB SPL input) dB SPL dB SPL 1000 10000 Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz...
Page 42: Warranty And Repairs
Temperature test, transport and storage information Kirkland Signature Hearing Instruments are subjected to various tests in temperature and damp heating cycling between -25 C and +70C according to internal and industry standards. During transport or storage, the temperature should not exceed the limit values of -20C to 60C and relative humidity of 90% RH, non condensing (for limited time).
Page 43 Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries, CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries” Advice and tips on how to handle your hearing instrument better. Equipment includes RF transmitter Product is a Type B applied part Please ask your local hearing healthcare profession-...
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