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The information contained in this manual is important for safe
and reliable operation. Anyone who will handle, maintain, store,
or dispose of your hearing aid should read this document.
Carefully read and thoroughly understand this entire document before attempting to set up and operate the hearing aid.
Failure to follow the operating instructions may result in poor performance of the hearing aid or even cause permanent
damage to the user. Keep this document for future reference. If you have any questions, consult the dispenser where
you purchased your hearing aid.
The Limited Warranty document is enclosed together in the package. Keep it in a secure place. Make sure that it is
properly completed, signed with the authorized dispenser's name, and filled in with date of original purchase, name
of dispenser and other important information.
The difference among the three models (WH-416KZ, WH-412LZ, WH-409MZ) is only additional installed circuit as
described in Page 37 of this document; otherwise the same.
Operating Instructions
Hearing Instrument
WH-416KZ
WH-412LZ
WH-409MZ
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
The difference among the three models (WH-416KZ, WH-412LZ, WH-409MZ) is only additional installed circuit as described in Page 37 of this document; otherwise the same. - Page 2 Introduction Component structure The Panasonic Digital Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) We would like to thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Hearing Instrument. hearing aid consists of the following items. If there are any missing, misplaced, or defective The Panasonic Digital Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) hearing aid helps optimize components, contact your dispenser.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers ....4 Safety Precautions ......... 7 Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users ... 5 Usage Instructions ........14 Children with Hearing Loss ......6 Care and Maintenance ........ 17 Operations Component Descriptions ....... 20 3 Turning on the Hearing Instrument .. -
Page 4: Warning To Hearing Aid Dispensers
90 days. Health Care Group · Acute or chronic dizziness. Address: One Panasonic Way, 1H-6, Secaucus, NJ 07094 · Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days. Telephone No.: · Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 1-888-422-6309 decibels at 500 hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz. -
Page 5: Important Notice For Prospective Hearing Aid Users
Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing If you have reservations about your ability to loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician adapt to amplification, you should inquire (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the about the availability of a trial-rental or ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. -
Page 6: Children With Hearing Loss
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 evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problem in language development and the educational and social growth of a child. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Follow the instructions below to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the hearing instrument. The following symbols are used throughout this document, and contain important differences regarding the probability of serious injury. These definitions are as follows: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in WARNING death or serious injury. - Page 8 Safety Precautions (Continued) WARNING Keep out of reach of children and pets Keep batteries away from children and pets A hearing instrument and its Hearing instrument batteries can be components can be a choking easily swallowed and pose a choking hazard or can lead to death if hazard and possible internal injury.
- Page 9 WARNING CAUTION Do not let others use your hearing aid Before purchasing a hearing aid, have your ear examined by a Inappropriate use of a hearing aid licensed physician, or get a hearing can cause severe damage to the ear. evaluation from a hearing Do not let children play with the instrument specialist or an...
- Page 10 Safety Precautions (Continued) CAUTION Stop using the hearing aid if you Ask the dispenser for a proper fit experience any physical discomfort Inappropriate fitting may result in damage to your hearing. Have your hearing aid If you keep using the hearing fitted to your individual needs.
- Page 11 CAUTION Before wearing the hearing instrument, Confirm that the hearing instrument make sure that the eartip fits into place is completely free of burrs and cracks Rugged projection like sharp edges If the eartip is not securely attached, and rough burrs protruding from the it may come off and remain in the surface of the hearing instrument ear.
- Page 12 Safety Precautions (Continued) CAUTION Do not use the hearing instrument near any device that emits high frequency radio waves or generates a strong magnetic field The hearing instrument may emit acoustic feedback which can result in hearing damage. · Remove your hearing aid while undergoing any kind of electromagnetic treatment such as X-Rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT), Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electrocardiogram (ECG), Short-Wave Diathermy, or other electrical or magnetic treatment.
- Page 13 CAUTION Do not modify or disassemble the Do not immerse the hearing aid in hearing instrument water, and do not allow it to get wet Otherwise, it may short-circuit and Failure to heed this warning may become damaged. result in damage to the ear. ·...
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Page 14: Usage Instructions
Usage Instructions For proper care and handling of your hearing aid Handle with care and ensure that the hearing aid is through daily cleaning, be sure to read and follow maintained in proper working order. the instructions below. Preventive maintenance ·Do not drop, hit, or shake the hearing aid. - Page 15 If you experience some physical discomfort such as pain in the ear or skin abnormality, stop using the hearing aid, seek immediate medical treatment then contact your dispenser. Do not put sunscreen or tanning lotion around the area where your skin comes in direct contact with the hearing aid.
- Page 16 Usage Instructions (Continued) Usage and maintenance of Zinc Air battery · If the battery has not been used for a long period of time, it may swell, or the hearing instrument may A zinc air battery is not supplied with the hearing emit an alarm signal.
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Page 17: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Be sure to ask your dispenser Keep the hearing aid clean · When cleaning your hearing aid, wipe Eartip care it gently with a soft cloth. Never use To optimize hearing, clean out earwax. Receiver organic solvents such as alcohol, paint Clogged eartips may obstruct the sound or thinner, or benzene. - Page 18 Care and Maintenance (Continued) Dehumidifier The dehumidifier is hearing aid care equipment that removes daily accumulation of moisture in the hearing CAUTION aid. Moisture can damage the internal, electronic components. For optimum hearing aid care, it is recommended to use the dehumidifier before retiring ·...
- Page 19 Take out a desiccant pack from a Remove the battery Put your hearing plastic bag. Place it in the bottom instrument in the from your hearing of the dehumidifier and put the instrument dehumidifier and fasten sponge on the desiccant pack the lid to the dehumidifier Zinc air Sponge...
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Page 20: Component Descriptions
Component descriptions Basic operation flow 1 Inserting/Removing Zinc Air Battery ..Page 21 Input sound direction 2 Wearing the Hearing Instrument ..Page 22 Microphone (sound inlet) Receiver 3 Turning on the Hearing Instrument ..Page 23 unit 4 Turning off the Hearing Instrument ..Page 23 5 Removing the Hearing Instrument .. -
Page 21: Inserting/Removing Zinc Air Battery
1 Inserting/Removing Zinc Air Battery Open the battery Insert the battery Close the battery door door To insert or replace the Place the new battery in the Close the battery door battery, hold the main unit compartment with the plus (+) sign by swinging the door and open the battery door facing up. -
Page 22: Wearing The Hearing Instrument
2 Wearing the Hearing Instrument Before placing the Position the hearing Insert the eartip in hearing instrument into instrument behind your ear your ear your ear, make sure that the battery Hold the main unit and carefully place Gently insert the eartip into the ear is inserted properly. -
Page 23: Turning On The Hearing Instrument
Turning on the Hearing Instrument Turning off the Hearing Instrument Close the battery door completely Open the battery door until it clicks · Holding the main unit with your thumb and · If the battery door is not open enough, the forefinger, close the battery door completely. -
Page 24: Removing The Hearing Instrument
Use with Telephone Removing the Hearing Instrument Remove the eartip in your ear Microphone Hold the receiver unit and pull it straight out. Hold the handset near the hearing instrument and move it to find the best position to listen to the voice. ·... -
Page 25: Carrying Case
Carrying Case Eartip Carrying case The sizes of the supplied open-type eartips are S, M and L. The same sizes of the closed-type eartip are also provided as an option as well. If your eartip does not fit your ear, or you have Hearing any problems with your eartip, contact your instrument... -
Page 26: Eartip Replacement
Eartip Replacement (Be sure to ask your dispenser) Push the eartip attached to the Attach the eartip to the receiver receiver down into the drilling hole until it is securely in place Carrying case Drilling hole for fixing the eartip ·... - Page 27 When removing the eartip from the receiver, Make sure that the eartip is be sure to hold the receiver on the outer side near the placed properly in the receiver tubing with your thumb and forefinger and pull out the eartip.
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Page 28: Wax Guard Replacement
Wax Guard Replacement (Be sure to ask your dispenser) If your ear feels that sounds are muffled or the sound volume is too low, the wax guard might be clogged. The clogged wax guard may obstruct the sound or affect the sound quality. Replace it with a new one. The wax guard is attached to the head of the receiver. -
Page 29: Receiver Unit Replacement
Receiver Unit Replacement (Be sure to ask your dispenser) The sizes of receiver units are 0, 1, 2 and 3. If the length of the receiver unit does not fit you, consult your dispenser. Main unit Centerline of the main unit Receiver unit Pitted portion... -
Page 30: For First-Time Users
For First-Time Users When you start using a hearing instrument for the first time, you may need time to adjust to the amplified sound. Gradually increase the time and occasion of use to enhance your awareness of sounds and their sources as described in the illustration of the four steps of training below. -
Page 31: How Family And Friends Can Help
How Family and Friends Can Help If someone of your family has a hearing loss, your support is extremely important. Family members and friends can play a major supportive role in the life of hearing-impaired people. They may feel helpless, not being able to communicate effectively. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide This section discusses a general approach to solving problems related to design and operation of the hearing instrument. The following troubleshooting guide will help you narrow down the problem area, identify the source of the issue, and provide workarounds. If your problem is particularly sensitive or persistent, write down any error conditions encountered, error codes and problem description then contact your dispenser. -
Page 33: Performance
Performance The performance is as follows when the zinc air battery PR70/10 1.3 V is used; According to ANSI S3.22-2003 According to IEC 60118-7:2005 (Includes April 2007 Erratum) Battery current 0.75 mA Battery current 0.75 mA (Battery current drain) Maximum OSPL90 107 dB SPL Maximum OSPL90 107 dB SPL... - Page 34 Performance (Continued) OSPL90 frequency response curve and OSPL90 curve (Saturation output Full on acoustic gain response curve curve) and Full on gain response curve According to IEC 60118-7:2005 According to ANSI S3.22-2003 (Includes April 2007 Erratum)
- Page 35 Basic frequency response curve Frequency response curve According to IEC 60118-7:2005 According to ANSI S3.22-2003 (Includes April 2007 Erratum)
- Page 36 Performance (Continued) AGC Steady state input-output AGC input-output characteristics characteristics (input-output curve) According to IEC 60118-7:2005 According to ANSI S3.22-2003 (Includes April 2007 Erratum)
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Page 37: Specifications
Specifications Additional installed circuit Adjustment through the dedicated controller unit. WH-416KZ: Gain for 16-channel model WH-412LZ: Gain for 12-channel model WH-409MZ: Gain for 9-channel model Approx. 1.5 g [0.053 oz] Mass Dimensions 30 (W) mm X 12 (H) mm X 6.4 (D) mm [ 1.181'’... -
Page 38: Information
Information Symbol Indications Symbol for “SERIAL NUMBER” Symbol for “HANDLE WITH CARE” Symbol for “cTUVus CERTIFICATION MARK” Symbol for “THIS WAY UP” Symbol for “DATE OF MANUFACTURE” Symbol for “STACKING LIMIT BY NUMBER” Symbol for “TEMPERATURE LIMITATION” The international recycling symbol Symbol for “KEEP DRY”... - Page 39 Disposal Guidelines Battery disposal Hearing instrument · For battery disposal, follow the battery disposal · Consult your dispenser where you guidance based on the current United States purchased your hearing aid for advice on federal laws and regulations. Many states have how to dispose of your hearing instrument.
- Page 40 Information (Continued) For your reference (Fill out when you purchase your hearing aid) Name of Owner: Hearing Instrument Dispenser: Dispenser Address: Dispenser Phone: Purchase Date: Hearing Instrument Model Number: Hearing Instrument Serial Number: Receiver Model Number: Receiver Serial Number: *The serial number is printed on the package label.
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Page 41: Warranty And Customer Service
Make sure that it is filled in with date of original purchase, name of dispenser, and other important information. Keep it in a secure place. Customer Services Directory (United States) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance and locate the nearest dispenser by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/hearing You may also contact us directly at: 1-888-422-6309... - Page 42 Memo...
- Page 44 [Distributor] Panasonic Corporation of North America Health Care Group One Panasonic Way, 1H-6, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No. 1-888-422-6309 [Manufacturer] Printed in Japan 247, Fukutake, Saijo, Ehime, 793-8510 Japan S0510-10610 YAH416KZA-1 © Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Co., Ltd. 2010 2010-06-15...