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- Page 1 User instrUctions cMe15-Bte cMe10-Bte • cMe5-Bte cMe3-Bte • Behind-the-ear...
- Page 2 Your melodia™ hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) date: ______________________________________ Battery size: _________________________________ … Cme15 … Cme10 … Cme5 … Cme3...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents sYmBols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 the hearing aid . -
Page 4: Symbols
sYmBols The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: Warning Messages with this heading indicate serious adverse reactions, potential safety hazards and inadequate performance of device . Caution Messages with this heading indicate/include information re- garding any special care to be exercised . Non-ionizing radiation . -
Page 5: The Hearing Aid
the hearing aid The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set . The choice of ear-set solution depends on your specific needs . Please refer to the separate ear-set user manual . 1 . microphone openings 2 . volume control (optional) 3 . - Page 6 “ear-sets for Coselgi™ Bte hearing aids” Warning This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Coselgi™ BTE hear- ing aids”...
- Page 7 intended use The Melodia hearing aids are intended as air conduc- tion amplification devices to be used in everyday listen- ing environments . indications for use The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from minimal (10 dB HL) to severe (90 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations .
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Page 8: Right/Left Identification
right/left identification The arrow shows the position of the identification mark (red mark = right and blue mark = left) . acoustic indicators The hearing aid may be set to produce tones to indicate the use of certain functions . function default alternative... -
Page 9: The Battery
the battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 13 bat- tery for the hearing aid . To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional . It is important to take note of the expiration date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries . - Page 10 Place the battery in the drawer, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery faces upward . You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place . If the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incorrectly inserted .
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Page 11: Low Battery Indication
low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disa- bled (see page 8) . We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you . Warning never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid . Exhaust- ed batteries may leak, damaging the hearing aid . -
Page 12: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off
turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch . Push the switch upwards to turn on the hearing aid . An acoustic indicator will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled . -
Page 13: Positioning The Hearing Aid
Positioning the hearing aid Insert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube . It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand . Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hear- ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head . -
Page 14: Removing The Hearing Aid
removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear . Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tube . If the earpiece is provided with an extraction cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal . -
Page 15: Volume Adjustment
volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac- cordance with your sound environment . Your hearing aid may furthermore be provided with a volume control, shaped like a small lever . Push the lever upward to gradually raise the volume . - Page 16 Caution If the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak, or the reproduced sounds are distorted, or if you would like any further information, consult your hearing care profes- sional . to turn off the sound completely •...
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Page 17: Listening Programs
listening programs Your hearing aid may be provided with several of the following programs . The number of programs avail- able depends on your specific hearing aid . … main Standard … music For listening to music … tv For listening to the TV …... -
Page 18: Switching Between The Listening Programs
switching between the listening programs Each time you switch to another pro- gram, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled . Program 1: One short beep Program 2: Two short beeps Program 3: Three short beeps Program 4: One long and one short beep Program 5: One long and two short beeps In the default setting, both your hearing aids will be af-... -
Page 19: Using A Telephone
using a telephone When using a telephone, we rec- ommend that you hold the tel- ephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rath- er than directly against the ear . If the sound is not optimal, try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position . -
Page 20: Cleaning
Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set* . For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets for Coselgi™ BTE hear- ing aids” . 1 . Cloth 2 . Wax removing tool 3 . Cleaning thread Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad- ditional supplies of cleaning accessories . -
Page 21: The Hearing Aid
the hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use . Warning never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction . When the hearing aid is not in use, the battery drawer should be left open, to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry . -
Page 22: Accessories
aCCessories A number of assistive listening devices may be avail- able for your hearing aid . rC remote control* tv-Control* For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories, please consult your hearing care professional . * Not available for CMe3... -
Page 23: Audio Input
audio input The hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe . This allows direct connection to different kinds of ac- cessories (FM and CROS/Bi-CROS systems), as well as external audio equipment (radio, TV, etc .) . In this way the sound from, for example, a radio or someone pro- vided with a FM microphone can be sent directly into the hearing aid . - Page 24 Program Program order with audio shoe Warning If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connect- ed to the electrical mains, this equipment must comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent UL safety standards . Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols:...
- Page 25 fm systems A FM system is an assistive listening device that can be used as an accessory for the hearing aid . We recommend using the FM system from Widex called SCOLA . The FM system consists of a wireless micro- phone and a receiver clicked onto the hearing aid via a FM shoe .
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Page 26: In Case Of Malfunction
. If the problems persist, contact your hear- ing care professional for assistance . See the “Ear-sets for Coselgi™ BTE hearing aids” user manual for information specific to your ear-set . Problem... - Page 27 Problem Possible cause solution The hearing The RC is used be- Move the RC closer to aids do not yond the trans- the hearing aids respond with mission range a correspond- Strong electro- Move away from ing change in magnetic interfer- known source of EM volume or ence in the vicinity...
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Page 28: Caring For Your Hearing Aid
Caring for Your hearing aid The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care . Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid: Caution • Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use . Remove the bat- tery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days . -
Page 29: Warnings
Warnings Warning hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly . swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities . in case of ingestion, con- tact a physician immediately and the 24 hour national But- ton Battery ingestion hotline at (202) 625-3333 . - Page 30 Warning • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged . Dispose of used batteries according to the instruc- tions . • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hear ing . •...
- Page 31 Warning • Be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal . An infec- tion can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear . We therefore recommend that you remove the hearing aid and ear-set from your ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ven- tilated .
- Page 32 Warning Interference with active Implants • In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pace- makers regarding use of cell phones: • If you wear an active implantable device keep the Wireless Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Accessories such as wireless re- mote controls or communicators at least 15 cm/6 inches away from the implant .
- Page 33 Caution • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards . Nevertheless, it is possible that un- foreseen interference may occur in the hearing aid due to elec- tromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm sys- tems, room surveillance equipment and cell phones .
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Page 34: Advice
adviCe note • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic con- ditions . However, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability . You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds . -
Page 35: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION The following Table summarizes the technical details of the WidexLink technology as it is implemented in the Melodia™ hear- ing aids Hearing aids RC remote TM-DEX Bluetooth* - control NOAHlink Antenna Inductive an- Inductive Inductive an- Embedded type tenna antenna tenna... - Page 36 Hearing aids RC remote TM-DEX Bluetooth* - control NOAHlink Channel Single chan- Single Single chan- 5 logical nel radio channel ra- nel radio channels Bandwidth 660 kHz (-15 660kHz 660kHz 1 MHz (-15 dB) (-15 dB) Data-rate 212 kbit/sec- 212 kbit/ 212 kbit/sec- 2.1 Mbps ond (raw...
- Page 37 (Benefits) The use of wireless transmission allows convenient and synchronized control of hearing aid functions The Melodia wireless hearing aids share input information between the two partner hearing aids In so doing the wearers would experience the following additional user benefits (only when wearing binaural Melodia hearing aids) Synchronization of volume control settings between hearing aids –...
- Page 38 RADIO TRANSMITTER / CABLES / TRANSDUCERS The Melodia™ series hearing aid contains a radio transmitter receiver with the following Radio transmitter parameters • Frequency (range): 10.6 MHz (10.2 – 11.0 MHz) • Bandwidth (-15dB): 660 kHz • Channel: Single channel radio •...
- Page 39 QUALITY OF SERVICE FOR WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY IN THE WIDEXLINK SYSTEM WidexLink wireless technology enables communication between two partners of a binaural pair of Melodia hearing aids and with their matched external devices The requirements for the quality of service (QoS) vary among the various components and their intended user scenarios For programming these requirements include a BER (Bit Error Rate) better than...
- Page 40 Wireless Security Measures Security of the wireless signals is assured through device system design that includes • Individual MAC address for each unit which is checked during each transmission. • A built-in pairing table which specifies valid and legitimate pairing among units •...
- Page 41 GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION Electromagnetic emissions The Melodia™ series hearing aids are intended for use in the elec- tromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of a Melodia™ series hearing aid should assure that it is used in such an environment Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment...
- Page 42 Electromagnetic immunity The Melodia™ series hearing aids are intended for use in the elec- tromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of a Melodia™ series hearing aid should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic...
- Page 43 Immunity IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic Test Test level level environment – guidance Voltage <5 % U dips, short (>95 % dip applicable *) applicable *) interruptions in U ) for and voltage 0.5 cycle variations on 40 % U power sup- (60 % dip ply input in U...
- Page 44 Electromagnetic immunity – cont The Melodia™ series hearing aids are intended for use in the elec- tromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of a Melodia™ series hearing aid should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity IEC 60601 Compli-...
- Page 45 Immunity IEC 60601 Compli- Electromagnetic environ- Test Test level ance level ment – guidance Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmit- ter manufacturer and d is the recommended separa- tion distance in meters (m).
- Page 46 a Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio (cellular cordless) telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the mea- sured field strength in the location in which the Melodia™...
- Page 47 Rated maximum Separation distance according to frequency output power of of transmitter (m) transmitter 150 kHz to 80 MHz to 800 MHz to 80 MHz 800 MHz 2.5 GHz d = 1.2 d = 1.2 d = 2.3 √ √ √...
- Page 48 (EMI/EMC Compliance). The Melodia™ hearing aid complies with the following EMC/EMI standards: Standard Test type Note 47 CFR Part RF emissions USA Federal Communications 15, subpart C Commission (FCC) require- ments for intentional radiators. EN 300 330- RF emissions EMC and radio spectrum mat- 2 V1.5.1 incl.
- Page 49 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists otologists or otorhinolaryngologists The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hear-...
- Page 50 Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evalu- ation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss...
- Page 51 . This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Coselgi could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment .
- Page 52 industry Canada statement / déclaration d’industrie Canada Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada . To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropi- cally radiated power (e .i .r .p .) is not more than that necessary for successful communication .
- Page 53 Hereby, Coselgi A/S declares that this CMe-BTE is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC . A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: http://www .coselgi .com/products/doc...
- Page 54 Hearing aids, accessories and batter- ies should not be disposed of with nor- mal household waste . Please consult your national Coselgi distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items .
- Page 56 Printed by Hto / 2013-09 ¡9 514 0135 041>¤ ¡#01v¤ 9 514 0238 041 #01 coseLGi and MeLoDiA are trademarks of coselgi A/s...
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