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HIT PRO/HIT
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE HIT PRO/HIT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you Contents Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. Instrument View BTE – 312 Instrument View BTE – 13 To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that Instrument View BTE –...

  • Page 3: Instrument View Bte - 312 5A

    Instrument View BTE – 312 Caring for your hearing instrument How to change Corda (thin tube) Sound hook Plastic tube Cleaning your hearing instrument with Corda (thin tube) Microphone Daily maintenance with Corda (thin tube) Domes openings Changing the Corda Dome Sound outlet Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals...

  • Page 4: Instrument View Bte

    Instrument view BTE – 13 Sound hook Plastic tube Microphone openings Sound outlet Ventilation opening Push-button/ Volume Control (Optional) Earmold Battery door Battery size: 13...

  • Page 5: Instrument View Bte - Power 5C

    Instrument view BTE – Power Sound hook Plastic tube Microphone openings Sound outlet Ventilation opening Push-button/ Volume Control (Optional) Earmold Battery door Battery size: 13...

  • Page 6: Instrument View Bte With Corda

    Instrument View BTE with Corda Not available for BTE Power Thin tube Microphone openings Your ear piece: Custom Mold Ear grip Plus dome Open dome: Push-button/ Small Volume Control (Optional) Medium Dome Large Battery door Battery size 312 Battery size 13...

  • Page 7: Changing Batteries

    Changing batteries The correct battery size appears in the “Instrument View” in the first section of this document. A worn out battery should be removed immediately and disposed of according to local regulations. When the battery power is low, you will hear 2 beeps. This pre-warning starts when the battery has only a few hours of operation left.

  • Page 8: Turning Your Instrument On And Off

    Turning your instrument ON and OFF To replace the battery, follow these instructions: • Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge on the bottom of the Turn ON your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery instrument.

  • Page 9: Left/Right Ear Marking

    Left/Right ear marking Putting on your instrument with earmold Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have Place the tip of the earmold in your ear canal, twisting two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your slightly, making sure that the top part of the earmold (A) right.

  • Page 10: Putting On Your Hearing Instruments With A Corda

    Putting on your hearing instruments Push-button Dome with a Corda (thin tube) Your hearing instrument has a push-button to adjust volume and to switch between Not available for BTE Power different programs. Putting on your hearing instrument with a thin tube correctly every The push-button can be activated by pressing either the upper part (UP) time takes practice: or the lower part (DOWN).

  • Page 11: Programs (Optional)

    Programs (Optional) The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of 3 functionalities. Left Right Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. Program shift: When switching between the different programs, your hearing instrument will beep. Short push to change program.

  • Page 12: Volume Control (Optional)

    Volume Control (Optional) Press the upper part to go forward in the program cycle e.g from P1-P2. Press the lower part to go backward in the program cycle e.g from P3-P2. A volume control may be activated. Below you can see a description of the programs available in your hearing instrument. The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with.

  • Page 13: Stand-By (Optional)

    Stand-by (Optional) Push the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to set the instrument in stand-by mode. To reactivate the instrument, push the button briefly again. Use the stand-by function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the instrument on.

  • Page 14: Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (Optional) Bte 312 21A

    Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) BTE 312 This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people with learning difficulties. Instructions To lock the battery door: Make sure the door is completely closed. Use the screwdriver in the MultiTool to turn the tamper-resistant screw to the locked position. To unlock the battery door: Use the screwdriver in the MultiTool to turn the tamper-resistant screw to the unlocked position.
  • Page 15 Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) BTE 13 and BTE Power This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people with learning difficulties. The battery door is designed only to be opened by using a tool. Use the MultiTool to unlock the door by inserting it into the slit in the bottom of the hearing instrument and push on the door to open.

  • Page 16: Telecoil (Optional)

    Telecoil (Optional) The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation. The telecoil is meant for telephone conversations and for loop systems in e.g. theaters, churches or lecture rooms. The telecoil is activated by the push-button as switching between programs. When activated, you will hear a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program.

  • Page 17: Auto Phone (Optional)

    Auto Phone (Optional) Your hearing instrument may have a built-in Auto Phone functionality. When the hearing instrument is close to a telephone receiver, the Auto Phone will activate a Phone Program. When the Phone Program is activated you will hear a number of beeps. WARNING When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous program.

  • Page 18: Dai (Direct Audio Input)

    DAI (Direct Audio Input) If you would like the DAI program alone, you can switch to the next program by using the program switch button. If your hearing instrument is connected by means of a DAI adaptor with an external sound source, like a media player/MP3 or hand mic, the signals of these devices will As long as the DAI adaptor is connected to the instrument, two programs will automatically be directly transferred to your hearing instrument.
  • Page 19 If you would like to receive input from the FM transmitter alone, you can advance to the next FM program by using the program switch button. An FM receiver enables the hearing instrument to receive signals directly from an external wireless FM transmitter. With the FM receiver mounted, the push button of the hearing instrument can be used to switch back and forth between standard programs and FM programs.

  • Page 20: Caring For Your Hearing Instrument

    Caring for your hearing instrument Cleaning the instrument The multi-purpose tool contains a brush for the special purpose of cleaning your Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet or the instruments. This should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your ventilation opening of your ear mold.
  • Page 21 Cleaning the earmold Washing the earmolds • Use the brush to clean away any traces of wax from around the sound outlet. The earmolds should be washed regularly: • Disconnect the earmold and the tubing from the sound • Clean the ventilation opening by pressing the brush hook of the hearing instrument.

  • Page 22: How To Change Corda (Thin Tube)

    How to change Corda (thin tube) • Make sure the earmold and tubing are completely dry before they are reconnected to the hearing instrument. Be careful that left ear earmold and tubing are connected to the hearing instrument with left ear marking and vice versa for the right ear instrument. Pull tube out of the Hearing Instrument Push tube into the Hearing Instrument Correct...
  • Page 23 Cleaning your hearing instrument with (thin tube) Daily maintenance with (thin tube) Domes Corda Corda To remove cerumen from the thin tube: The dome should not be cleaned. When you require a fresh, clean dome, remove the existing one and put on a fresh one. •...

  • Page 24: Changing The Corda Dome

    Changing the Corda Dome The dome is easy to replace. Hold the widest part of the dome and pull it off from the IMPORTANT NOTICE connections joint on the tube. Place the new dome on the speaker and ensure that it is fastened securely.

  • Page 25: Avoiding Heat, Humidity And Chemicals

    Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Seven easy steps to better hearing Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes differs car in the sun.
  • Page 26 Conversation with another person Telecoil use in church, theater or cinema Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other so you can read facial expres- An increasing number of churches, theaters and public buildings may have loop systems sions easily.
  • Page 27 All BTE hearing instruments have a built-in telecoil. If your telephone has a tele-loop, you Use your hearing instruments all day long can switch into telecoil program in order to improve the sound reception further. The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening until you can wear your hearing instruments comfortably all day.

  • Page 28: Common Problems And Their Solutions

    Common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes Solutions No sound Worn-out battery Change battery pg. 7 Clogged sound outlet Clean earmold pg. 32 & 36 Intermittent Clogged sound outlet Clean earmold pg. 32 & 36 or reduced sound Moisture Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg.

  • Page 29: International Warranty

    International Warranty Cell Phone Your hearing instruments are covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer “Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manu- are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible.

  • Page 30: Warranty Certificate

    Warranty Certificate Product approval, precautions and markings Name of Owner: The hearing instrument contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is Dispenser: < -42 dBμA/m @ 10m. Dispenser Address: The emission power from the radio system is well below international emission limits for human exposure.
  • Page 31 Warnings The hearing instrument contains a module with: You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire ID: U28FUBTE01 contents of this booklet before using your hearing instrument. IC: 1350B-FUBTE01 Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 32 • Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery compart- Battery use ment upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children, and • Always use batteries recommended by your Hearing Care Professional. Batteries of low people with learning difficulties. quality may leak and cause bodily harm.
  • Page 33 Warning to hearing instrument dispensers Important notice for prospective hearing instrument users A hearing instrument dispenser should advise a prospective hearing instrument user to Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation consult immediately with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) dispensing a hearing instrument.
  • Page 34 permit you to wear a hearing instrument for a period of time for a nominal fee, after which Children with hearing loss you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing instrument. Federal law limits the • In addition to seeing a physician for medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss sale of hearing instruments to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation, since hearing loss from a licensed physician.
  • Page 35 Safety requirements regarding Direct Audio Input (DAI) Hereby, Oticon A/S declare that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the • The safety of hearing instruments with DAI (Direct Audio Input) is determined by the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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