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- Page 1 User instrUctions cMe15-M cMe10-M • cMe5-M cMe3-M • Mini 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 an 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 . on/off function 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 mod- erately severe (85 dB HL) and all hearing loss config- urations .
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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 10 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 Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open . Do not press the drawer beyond the open po- sition . Place the battery in the drawer as illustrated, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery is facing towards you when you hold the hearing aid as shown .
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Page 11: Removing The Battery
removing the battery 1 . Open the battery drawer as previously described . Place the hearing aid on the provided cloth on a clean, plane surface and turn it as illustrated . 2 . Supporting the drawer with your finger, use the bat- tery magnet provided to push the battery out of the battery drawer from the minus side . -
Page 12: Battery Drawer Without A Nail Grip
Battery drawer without a nail grip The hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer without a nail grip, which means that you need a tool to open the battery drawer . This type of drawer can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child . -
Page 13: Low Battery Indication
low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been dis- abled (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 14: 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 . Close the battery drawer 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: Volume Adjustment
volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment . If you have a remote control*, you can also adjust the volume manually or mute your hearing aid . Any ad- justment of the volume setting will be canceled when your hearing aid is turned off, or when you change program . -
Page 18: Listening Programs
to mute the hearing aid with a remote control: Keep pressing the volume down key on the remote con- trol until the long beep-tone has sounded . Pressing one of the volume keys briefly will bring back the sound . listening programs By default, your hearing aid has one listening program . -
Page 19: Switching Between The Listening Programs
switching between the listening programs Each time you change program via a remote control, 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 . the microphone openings Clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool straight through the openings . -
Page 23: 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 24: 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 25 Problem Possible cause solution The hearing The RC is used Move the RC closer to aids do not beyond 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 26: 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 27: 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 28 Warning • The hearing aid is made of modern non-allergenic materials . Nonetheless, in rare cases skin irritation may occur . If you no- tice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear canal, contact your hearing care professional . •...
- Page 29 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 30 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 31: 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 32: 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 33 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 34 (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).
- Page 35 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 36 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.
- Page 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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.
- Page 44 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 45 (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 46 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.
- Page 47 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.
- Page 48 . 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 ap- proved by Coselgi could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment .
- Page 49 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 50 WIDEX A/S • Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Denmark • www.widex Hereby, Coselgi A/S declares that this CMe-M 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...
- Page 51 Hearing aids, accessories and batter- ies should not be disposed of with normal household waste . Please consult your na- tional Coselgi distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items .
- Page 52 Printed by Hto / 2013-09 ¡9 514 0191 041L¤ ¡#01v¤ 514 0239 041 #01 coseLGi and MeLoDiA are trademarks of coselgi A/s...
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