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USER GUIDE
BEHIND-THE-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENTS

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE BEHIND-THE-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENTS...
  • Page 2 Hearing instrument type designations for models included in this user guide are: BE70, FCC ID: X26BE70, IC 6941C-BE70; LO85, FCC ID: X26LO85, IC: 6941C-LO85. Please see page 10 for a list of models refer- Generic air-conduction hearing instruments are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to compen- ring to these types.
  • Page 3: Important Notice For Prospective Sound Generator Users

    Prescription use of this TSG hearing instrument The sound generator instrument is a tool to generate sounds to be used with appropriate counselling and/ or in a tinnitus management programme to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus. The TSG module should be used as prescribed by your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare profes- sional.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Practice and a positive attitude are important in learning to use hearing instruments. Your ReSound instruments have been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs. Some people adjust quickly to wearing hearing instruments in their ears and hearing new sounds;...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Telephone use......22 Using ReSound hearing instruments with Listen to radio or TV ....22 smart phone apps.
  • Page 6 Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing instru- Programme button ments of type BE70 with FCC ID X26BE70, Battery compartment & On/Off switch IC number 6941C-BE70 and size 13 battery Sound outlet are available in the following variants: Front microphone inlet LS977-DW, LS777-DW, LS577-DW...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    3. Remove the sticker from the battery and let it air for 2 minutes before you insert it. 4. If hearing instrument is experiencing frequent loss of connection to ReSound Unite accessories, contact your hearing care professional for a list of low impedance batteries.
  • Page 8: Low Battery Indicator

    After this, your hearing instrument and ReSound Unite Remote Control 2 will continue to work as usual, but you will not be able to use your ReSound Unite TV Streamer 2, Phone Clip+ and Mini Microphone. At some point the battery level will also be too low to support the remote control as well and you will once again hear the descending tones.
  • Page 9 By experimenting, an easier method may be discovered. With proper insertion, hearing instruments should Insertion (domes/custom earmoulds with thin tubes) fit snugly but comfortably. If the hearing instruments cause irritation of the ears, contact your hearing care 1. Place the hearing instrument on the ear. professional.
  • Page 10: Operation Of The Hearing Instrument

    Operation of the hearing instrument Programme button Volume control (optional) Depending on your experience level with hearing instruments, in- dividual hearing needs, and the type of listening environments you The volume control will allow the volume of hearing instruments experience, your hearing care professional may activate additional to be increased or decreased.
  • Page 11: Flight Mode

    If you have two hearing instruments with the synchronization function enabled, programme changes to one Flight mode instrument will automatically repeat in the second instrument. When a programme change is made in one instrument, you will hear the same amount of confirmation beeps in the second instrument. When boarding a flight or entering an area where RF transmitters are prohibited, wireless functional- ity must be deactivated, as it is not allowed to radiate radio signals during flights or in otherwise restricted areas.
  • Page 12: Telephone Use

    1. Hold the telephone as you would normally. iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. For assistance in pairing and using these products with your ReSound LiNX 2. Hold the telephone towards the top of the ear (closer to where the microphones device, please contact your hearing care professional or visit our support site at resound.com/linx.
  • Page 13 PhoneNow activation and good receiver. hearing on the telephone. 2. Only use magnets supplied by ReSound. If you have two hearing instruments with the synchronization function enabled, the volume of hearing instru- ment on the non-phone ear will be turned down.
  • Page 14: Telecoil (Optional)

    Telecoil (optional) Connecting/Disconnecting direct audio boot or integrated FM A telecoil can be activated by your hearing care professional and accessed through one of the additional programmes. A telecoil picks up a telephone’s magnetic signal and converts it to sound. An optional tele- Connecting audio boot and integrated FM Direct audio Integrated FM...
  • Page 15: Important Points For Fm

    Battery door lock (optional) Important points for FM Your hearing instrument can be equipped with a lock to prevent children or mentally challenged persons • Do not use two transmitters on the same FM channel. from accidently ingesting the battery. Ask your hearing care professional to demonstrate the locking •...
  • Page 16: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Daily maintenance Please follow the following instructions to prolong the durability of your hearing instruments: It is important to keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. On a daily basis, clean 1. Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove the hearing instruments using a soft cloth or tissue.
  • Page 17: How To Apply Domes

    • Notifications of app updates should not be disabled, and it is recommended that the user installs all updates to ensure that the app will function correctly and will be kept up to date. • The app must only be used with GN ReSound devices for which it is intended, and GN ReSound take ReSound Tulip domes no responsibility if the app is used with other devices.
  • Page 18: General Precautions

    5. Only connect ReSound hearing instruments to ReSound accessories intended and qualified to be used 3. Do not wear hearing instruments in mines, oil fields, or other explosive areas unless those areas are with ReSound hearing instruments.
  • Page 19: Tinnitus Sound Generator (Tsg) Module

    * ReSound wireless devices operate in the frequency range of 2.4 GHz - 2.48 GHz. Intended use for the TSG module * ReSound wireless devices include a RF transmitter that operates in the range of 2.4 GHz - 2.48 GHz. Your ReSound hearing instruments includes the Tinnitus Sound Generator function, a tool for generating * For use of wireless functionality only use ReSound Unite accessories.
  • Page 20: The Scientific Concepts That Form The Basis For The Device

    Technical Specifications in quiet environments, your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare professional can set the TSG Module so that it becomes audible exclusively in such surroundings. The overall sound level can be adjusted via an Audio signal technology optional volume control. Your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare professional will review with you the Digital need for having such a control.
  • Page 21: Tsg Warnings

    TSG warnings TSG warning to hearing healthcare professionals • Sound generators can be dangerous if improperly used. A hearing healthcare professional should advise a prospective sound generator user to consult promptly • Sound generators should be used only as advised by your doctor, audiologist, or hearing healthcare with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before getting a sound generator if the hearing professional.
  • Page 22: Battery Warning Information

    Battery warning information Warning to hearing aid dispensers (US Only) Batteries, although very small, contain dangerous substances, and should be disposed of carefully. This is A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed for the safety of you and the environment.
  • Page 23 Important notice for prospective hearing aid users (US Only) Children with hearing loss (US Only) Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid.
  • Page 24 POWER BTE Models: LS977-DW, LS777-DW, LS577-DW Models: LS988-DW, LS788-DW, LS588-DW MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Open Closed Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input) dB SPL dB SPL...
  • Page 25: 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 earmould or tube Clean earmould or tube Blocked wax filter Replace wax filter or consult your hearing care professional Not loud enough Incorrect earmould placement...
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive whistling / feed- Incorrect earmould placement Re-insert earmould carefully back Incorrect dome placement Re-insert dome Excessive ear wax Consult your hearing care professional Feedback control may need adjustment Consult your hearing care professional Earmould tubing worn or damaged Consult your hearing care professional Thin tube connection loose...
  • Page 27: Warranty And Repairs

    Warranty and repairs Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol ReSound provides a warranty on hearing instruments in the event of defects in workmanship or materials, WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries, as described in applicable warranty documentation. In its service policy, ReSound pledges to secure func- CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries tionality at least equivalent to the original hearing instrument.
  • Page 29 Fax: +44 1869 343 466 www.gnresound.com.au Fax: (free) 0800 007 695 CVR no. 55082715 www.gnresound.co.uk www.gnresound.co.nz Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, or Council Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio Equipment and Telecommunications terminal equipment should be directed to ReSound A/S...

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