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ReSound Standard Tube User Manual

ReSound Standard Tube User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Behind-the-ear (Bte) Models: standard tuBe thin tuBe...
  • Page 2 Hearing instrument type designations for models included in this user guide are: M70-80, FCC the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is ID: X26M70-80 and M60, FCC ID: X26M60. Please see page 10 for list of models referring to no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    intended use The products are in compliance with the following regulatory requirements: Generic air-conduction hearing instruments are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to • In US: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, subpart C, section 15.249. compensate for impaired hearing. The fundamental operating principle of hearing instruments • Other identified applicable international regulatory requirements in countries outside the is to receive, amplify, and transfer sound to the ear drum of a hearing impaired person.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Hearing instruments will enable you to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your hearing loss. Practice and a positive attitude are important in learning to use hearing instruments. Your ReSound Battery size:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PhoneNow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ReSound Tulip domes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Warranty and repairs .
  • Page 6 hearing instruments of type M70-80 hearing instruments of type M60 are Program button are available in the following variants: available in the following variants: Battery compartment & al987-dViW al967-diW open - al967-diW On/Off switch al977-dViW open - al977-dViW al767-diW open - al767-diW Sound outlet Front microphone inlet al787-dViW...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started turn on by several seconds after the battery compartment is closed. With SmartStart, a beep will be heard for each second of the delay period. On/Off function 1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument inserting/replacing the battery turns on, and the default program will be activ ated.

  • Page 8: Low Battery Indicator

    After this, your hearing instru- ment and ReSound Unite Remote Control will continue to work as usual, but you will not be Your hearing care professional can activate a low battery indicator in your hearing instruments.

  • Page 9: Inserting/Removing Hearing Instruments

    inserting/removing hearing instruments By experimenting, an easier method may be discovered. With proper insertion, hearing instruments should fit snugly but comfortably. If the hearing instruments Insertion (custom earmolds) cause irritation of the ears, contact your hearing care professional. 1. Hold the earmold between your thumb and index finger and position its sound outlet in your ear canal.
  • Page 10 Insertion (domes/custom earmolds with thin tubes) Removal (custom earmolds) 1. Hold the thin tube where it bends, and gently push the dome/custom earmold into the ear 1. Hold a portion of your earmold towards the back of the ear. canal. Push the dome far enough into the ear canal so that the thin tube lies flush with the 2.

  • Page 11: Operation Of The Hearing Instrument

    operation of the hearing instrument Program button Volume control (optional) Depending on your experience level with hearing instruments, individual hearing needs, and the type of listening environments The volume control will allow the volume of hearing instruments you experience, your hearing care professional may activate to be increased or decreased.

  • Page 12: Flight Mode

    When disabled manually, wireless operation may be re-enabled by opening and closing the bat- tery compartment normally, (i.e. without at the same time pressing the push button). *Instruments paired with ReSound Unite accessories only...

  • Page 13: Telephone Use

    telephone use listen to radio or tV Finding the optimal position for holding a telephone may require practice When listening to the TV or the radio, start out by listening to news commentators since they for some individuals, and one or more of the following suggestions may usually speak clearly, then try other programs.

  • Page 14: Phonenow

    Phonenow 4. Only use a recommended cleaning agent to clean the telephone prior to placing the magnet on the phone. The PhoneNow function, allows your hearing instrument to automatically switch to your tele- phone program when a telephone receiver is raised to the ear. When the telephone receiver is removed from the ear, the hearing instrument automatically returns to the previous listening PhoneNow usage program.

  • Page 15: Telecoil (Optional)

    When using a telecoil program with tele-loop systems, sound is picked up directly and 4. Only use magnets supplied by GN ReSound. 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 16: Direct Audio Input (Optional)

    direct audio input (optional) 2. Once in place, move the boot in the direction of the battery compartment. Use of direct audio input (DAI), which enables a direct connection of the hearing instruments to items such as television, radio, and remote microphones, may increase speech understanding 3.

  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance daily maintenance Proper handling It is important to keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. On a daily basis, clean the hearing instruments using a soft cloth or tissue. Do not use Your hearing instrument is protected by a layer of protective, hydrophobic nanocoat material. water or solvents, as these can damage the hearing instrument(s).

  • Page 18: Cleaning Thin Tubes And Domes

    1. Remove thin tubes from hearing instruments before cleaning by replacement could result in the dome falling out in the ear. unscrewing them counter clockwise. resound standard domes 2. Wipe down thin tubes and domes with a damp cloth. 1. Push the new dome over the 3.

  • Page 19: Resound Tulip Domes

    1. Push the largest petal away from the thin tube using a finger. This bends the petal forward. guidance please refer to the user guide of the relevant ReSound Unite accessory. 2. Then push the largest petal back, and it will be placed on top of the smaller petal.

  • Page 20: General Warnings

    7. Use only original GN ReSound consumables, e.g., tubes and domes. are certified for hearing instrument use. 8. Only connect ReSound hearing instruments to ReSound accessories intended and qualified to 4. Do not allow others to use your hearing instruments. This may cause damage to the hearing be used with ReSound hearing instruments.

  • Page 21: Battery Warning Information

    5. Instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at all times Battery warning information to ensure their safety. The hearing instrument contains small parts that could be swallowed by Batteries contain dangerous substances, and should be disposed of carefully. This is for your children.

  • Page 22: Important Notice For Prospective

    important notice for prospective hearing aid users gist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs. Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before pur- availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program.

  • Page 23: Children With Hearing Loss

    The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available by auditory training and instructions in lipreading. Consistent use of the aid is recommended. In information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following most cases, infrequent use does not permit you to attain full benefit from it.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    trouBleshootinG Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No sound • Not turned on • Turn on by closing the battery door • Dead battery • Replace battery • Battery door will not close • Insert battery properly • Blocked earmold or tube • Clean earmold or tube • Blocked wax filter • Replace wax filter or consult your hearing care professional...
  • Page 25 trouBleshootinG Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Not loud • Incorrect earmold placement • Reinsert earmold enough • Blocked earmold or dome • Clean earmold, replace dome, replace filter • Blocked sound outlet filter • Change filter or consult your hearing care professional • Change in hearing sensitivity • Consult your hearing care professional • Excessive ear wax...
  • Page 26 trouBleshootinG Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive • Incorrect earmold placement • Re-insert earmold carefully whistling / feedback • Incorrect dome placement • Re-insert dome • Excessive ear wax • Consult your hearing care professional • Feedback control may need adjustment • Consult your hearing care professional • Earmold tubing worn or damaged • Consult your hearing care professional...
  • Page 27 trouBleshootinG Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Sound • Weak battery • Replace battery distorted / • Improper earmold or dome fit • Consult your hearing care professional not clear • Hearing instrument damaged • Consult your hearing care professional • Hearing instrument settings not optimal • Consult your hearing care professional Wireless does not work • Possible Root Cause - Device is in flight mode...
  • Page 28 technical data for wireless Btes Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Full-On and Reference Test Gain Mini BTE: AL967, AL767, AL567, ALT967, ALT767 [-DIW] Input/Output Response Open Closed 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Frequency: 2000 Hz Full-on gain Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) 50 dB SPL input...
  • Page 29 technical data for wireless Btes Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Full-On and Reference Test Gain Standard configuration: AL977, AL777, AL577, ALT977, ALT777, ALT577 [-DVIW] Input/Output Response Open Closed 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Frequency: 2000 Hz Full-on gain Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input)
  • Page 30 technical data for wireless Btes Maximum Output (OSPL 90) Full-On and Reference Test Gain Power configuration: AL987, AL787, AL587, ALT987, ALT787, ALT587 [-DVIW] Input/Output Response 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Frequency: 2000 Hz Full-on gain Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) 50 dB SPL input...

  • Page 31: Technical Data

    AL477/87-DVIW, AL967-DIW, AL767-DIW, AL567-DIW, AL467-DIW ALT967-DIW, ALT767-DIW 123 dB SPL (typical) are available in following variants: AL977-DVIW, AL777-DVIW, AL577-DVIW, AL477-DVIW, Standard tube ALT977-DVIW, ALT777-DVIW, ALT577-DVIW 127 dB SPL (typical) AL967-DIW, AL767-DIW, AL567-DIW, AL467-DIW, AL987-DVIW, AL787-DVIW, AL587-DVIW, AL487-DVIW, ALT967-DIW, ALT767-DIW (Open)

  • Page 32: Warranty And Repairs

    For hearing instruments that require service, please contact your hearing care professional for assistance. ReSound provides a warranty on hearing instruments in the event of defects in workmanship or materials, as described in applicable warranty documentation. ReSound hearing instruments that malfunction must be repaired by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to open the case of hearing instruments, as this will invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument.
  • Page 35 ReSound North America ReSound Canada 8001 Bloomington Freeway 303 Supertest Road Bloomington, MN 55420 Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M4 phone: 1-888-735-4327 phone: 1-888-737-6863 gnresound.com • consumerhelp@gnresound.com...

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