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Audibel Anthem Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 BTE/mini (Behind-The-Ear) Operations Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview Features, Controls and Identification ......... 2 Preparation Batteries ................4 Battery Indicator Tones............6 Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment ......6 Insertion and Removal Custom Earmold ............... 8 Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip ........ 11 Operation On &...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing instrument controls include: 1. Earhook 2. Microphone 3. Control surface: Volume and/or Memory control 4. Battery compartment (on/off control) 5. Side indicator RIgHT is for ear, Blue is for leFT ear. 6. Tamper resistant battery compartment lock (13 BTE only) Your hearing instrument can be identified by: 7.
  • Page 5 Overview SeRIAl NumBeR 00-000000...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Batteries Your hearing instrument uses a battery as its power source. The battery size can be identified by the orange (13) or brown (312) color code on the packaging. To insert or replace the battery: 1. Use the nail grip on the battery door. 2.
  • Page 7 Preparation...

  • Page 8: Battery Indicator Tones

    Preparation Battery Indicator Tones An indicator will sound when the battery’s voltage is low. You have approximately 5 minutes* to replace the battery. A tone lasting two seconds will sound just before the battery stops working. * Actual time between low battery indicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used.
  • Page 9 Preparation Helpful Hints • NEVER FORCE THE BATTERY DOOR SHUT; this could result in serious damage; if the door will not close securely, check that the battery is inserted correctly • Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur • Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling container • Batteries vary in size and performance. Your hearing care professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type WARNING :...

  • Page 10: Insertion And Removal

    Insertion and Removal Custom earmold My hearing instrument uses: A Custom Earmold. See below. An Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip. See page 11. To insert the Custom earmold and hearing instrument: 1. Hold the Custom Earmold with your thumb and forefinger on the outer side near the tubing. 2.
  • Page 11 Insertion and Removal...
  • Page 12 Insertion and Removal Helpful Hints • Minor irritation and inflammation may occur as your ear becomes accustomed to having an object in it; if so, please contact your hearing care professional • If an actual allergic reaction occurs, alternative earmold materials are available; contact your hearing care professional • Severe swelling, discharge from the ear, excessive wax, or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician...

  • Page 13: Instant Fit Earbud Or Custom Eartip

    Insertion and Removal Insertion and Removal of Instant Fit earbud or Custom eartip To insert the Instant Fit earbud or Custom eartip: 1. Insert the Instant Fit Earbud/Custom Eartip into your ear canal. 2. Gently wrap the BTE over your ear until it rests securely behind your ear.
  • Page 14 Insertion and Removal To remove the hearing instrument and Instant Fit earbud: 1. Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear. 2. Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear. 3. Gently grasp the tubing at the opening of the ear canal and pull outward.
  • Page 15 Insertion and Removal To remove the hearing instrument and Custom eartip: 1. Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear. 2. Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear. 3. Gently grasp the tubing at the Custom Eartip and pull outward.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation On & Off To turn ON: Insert a battery and completely close the battery door. To turn OFF: Open the battery door until the battery is no longer touching the battery contacts. Some hearing instruments are programmed to have a Power-On delay. Your hearing professional will place a check in the box below if your hearing instruments have this feature.

  • Page 17: Control Surface: Volume And Multimemory

    Operation My Control Surface is set for: Sweep volume control. See Section A. Touch and Release volume control. See Section B. Automatic volume control. See Section C. Multimemory. See Section D. Sweep volume control and multimemory. See Section E. Section A – Sweep Volume Control Your volume control is a Sweep volume control.
  • Page 18 Operation My hearing aid volume control has 5 positions. My hearing aid volume control has 7 positions. Whether configured as a Sweep or Touch and Release volume control, when you touch the control surface, you may hear a series of tones indicating the device has changed volume.
  • Page 19 Operation Section C – Automatic Volume Control Your hearing instruments have been set to a specific volume level by your hearing care professional. If sounds are generally too loud or soft, please contact your hearing professional for advice and adjustment. Section D –...

  • Page 20: Directional Settings

    Operation Directional Settings Your hearing instrument has directional microphones to help improve speech understanding in noisy situations. Your hearing instrument has been set up with the following directional settings: Program Directional Setting Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual When the directional microphones are activated automatically (Automatic), the hearing instrument will continually monitor the environment and gradually...

  • Page 21: Telephone Use

    Operation Telephone use Your hearing instrument has a telephone feature that enables you to comfortably use the telephone without removing your hearing instrument or custom earmold. My telephone feature is: Automatic Telephone Response (ATR) Automatic Telecoil (Autocoil) Manual Telecoil (Program #__________ ) ATR or Autocoil: Place the telephone handset in a normal position and then shift it slightly back.
  • Page 22 Operation Telecoil and manual Switching Hearing instruments with a manual telecoil allow you to switch the devices to telephone mode when needed. Manually switched telecoils are activated by choosing the telecoil setting using the control surface. general Telephone use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to, but not fully covering your ear.
  • Page 23 Operation DISCLAIMER – Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19-2006 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids), the...

  • Page 24: T 2 (Touch-Tone) Function

    Operation (touch-tone) Function My hearing instrument has T capability. Please read the section below. You may use a cell phone, cordless telephone, or corded telephone to adjust your hearing system. The telephone MUST be touch tone and “beep” when the keys are pressed for this function to work. If your telephone does not “beep”...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    Operation Troubleshooting guide SYmPTOm POSSIBle CAuSeS SOluTIONS Consult telephone Telephone keys not operator’s manual to emitting beep tones enable beep tones T² not unlocked prior Press ** and listen for to command unique T² indicator Hearing instrument not Bring telephone closer Telephone too far responding to hearing system from hearing system to telephone...

  • Page 26: Direct Audio Input (Dai)

    Operation Direct Audio Input (DAI) My hearing system is set up for DAI use My hearing system is not set up for DAI use Your hearing system has full direct audio input (DAI) capability. This allows you to connect your hearing system to an electronic sound source such as a wireless FM system, computer audio or an MP3 player.
  • Page 27 Operation To access, remove the battery with the DAI shoe attached: Hold the BTE and DAI shoe and press the lower part of the DAI shoe, then open the battery door. To remove the DAI shoe: Turn the BTE on the side. Grasp the BTE in one hand and the DAI shoe in the other.

  • Page 28: Summary Of Settings

    Operation Summary of Program Settings environment Directional Setting Program 1 Normal Automatic Manual Program 2 Automatic Manual Program 3 Automatic Manual Program 4 Automatic Manual Summary of Feature Settings Indicator On Indicator Type Speech (“Battery”) Low Battery Tone Series Power On Tone Series Volume Control Tone Series...
  • Page 29 Operation Indicator On Indicator Type Speech (“One”) 1 Tone Speech (“Two”) 2 Tones Tone Series Speech (“Three”) 3 Tones Tone Series Speech (“Four”) 4 Tones Tone Series...

  • Page 30: Hearing Instrument Care

    Hearing Instrument Care Instrument Care Do your best to keep your hearing instrument clean at all times. Heat, moisture and foreign substances can result in poor performance. • Use a cleaning brush or soft cloth to clean debris from around the switches, microphone and battery compartment • Never use water, solvents, cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instrument My hearing instrument has: Standard tubing.

  • Page 31: Standard Tubing Care

    Hearing Instrument Care Standard Tubing 1. Separate the Custom Earmold from the BTE by gently pulling the tubing away from the earhook. – Use a soft, damp cloth or a cleaning brush to clean debris from the Custom Earmold – Wash the Custom Earmold with warm soapy water – Never use solvents 2.

  • Page 32: Thin Tubing Care

    Hearing Instrument Care Thin Tubing 1. Unscrew the tubing from the tip of the hearing instrument. 2. Thread the cleaner through the tubing, starting at the end just removed from the hearing instrument, until it extends from the other end of the tubing.
  • Page 33 Hearing Instrument Care Helpful Hints • The control surface on your hearing aid is very sensitive and is designed to work with a clean, dry finger. If your finger is sweaty, gloved or if you just applied lotion, the control surface may not react as well. • If you accidentally touch the control surface with a wet finger and your hearing aid does not react correctly, wipe your finger and the control surface with a dry cloth and try again.

  • Page 34: Service And Repair

    Hearing Instrument Care Helpful Hints (continued) • When not in use, remove the batteries completely; place your hearing instrument in the storage container and store: – In a dry, safe place – Away from direct sunlight or heat to avoid extreme temperatures – Where you can easily find them – Safely out of reach of pets and children Service and Repair If, for any reason, your hearing instrument does not operate properly, do NOT attempt to fix it yourself.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    Hearing Instrument Care Troubleshooting guide SYmPTOm POSSIBle SOluTIONS CAuSeS Low battery Replace battery Blocked Remove blockage earmold/tubing/ and clean earbud Not Loud Enough Contact your hearing Hearing change care professional Clean both Debris buildup microphone and receiver with brush Low battery Replace battery Inconsistent Blocked Performance...

  • Page 36: Tips For Better Communication

    Tips for Better Communication Your hearing care professional will recommend an appropriate schedule to help you adapt to your new hearing system. It will take practice, time and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your hearing system provides. Hearing is only part of how we share thoughts, ideas and feelings. Reading lips, facial expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss.

  • Page 37: For Your Family And Friends

    Tips for Better Communication • Develop realistic expectations of what your hearing instruments can and cannot do • Better hearing with hearing instruments is a learned skill combining desire, practice and patience For Your Family and Friends Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss. Request that they: • Get your full attention before beginning to speak • Look at you or sit face-to-face in a quiet room...

  • Page 38: Fda Information

    FDA Information Required Information The following additional information is provided in compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations: WARNING TO HEARING AID DISPENSERS. 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 determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning...
  • Page 39 FDA Information 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 40: Limited Warranty

    (30) days of discovering the defect. There will be no cost to you for Audibel’s repair or replacement of the instrument itself, but the hearing professional may charge a fee for services he or she provides.
  • Page 41 Warranty WHAT THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Batteries; earmolds; accessories; or damage to your hearing instrument caused by misuse or neglect, accident, unauthorized alteration, or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance and cleaning. DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES: THE PURCHASER SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM AUDIBEL ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE HEARING INSTRUMENT, INCLUDING BY WAY OF EXAMPLE ONLY, EXPENSES TO DELIVER THE HEARING INSTRUMENT TO AN AUTHORIZED HEARING PROFESSIONAL, HOTEL ROOMS, OR LOST WAGES. THIS EXCLUSION AND DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SHALL BE DEEMED INDEPENDENT OF, AND SHALL SURVIVE, ANY FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
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  • Page 44 Audibel 6700 Washington Avenue South Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3476 800.769.2590 www.audibel.com © 2010 Audibel All Rights Reserved 84450-010 3/10 BKLT0177-00-EE-AB Rev. A...

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