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- Page 1 Instructions for use Digital Behind-the-Ear hearing instrument Non-wireless OR65DI/OR65DIO OR75VI/OR75DVI/OR75DVIO OR85VI/OR85DVI BO95DVI...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A new Beltone hearing instrument Contents Congratulations on your choice of a Beltone hearing instrument! AutoPhone Warning to hearing care professional Your hearing instrument is a very advanced device. Your hearing care practitioner has tuned it to your indi- T-program vidual needs. -
Page 3: Warning To Hearing Care Professional
(preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before using a hearing aid such as the Beltone Origin. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists, or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of a medical evaluation is to assure... - Page 4 Microphone Microphone Tone hook ThinTube Program button Program button Plastic tube Volume control Earmold Battery door Battery door Model, Serial Number, Manufacturer Model, Serial Number, Manufacturer Mini dome 75/85/95 BTE Hearing Instrument 65 BTE Hearing Instrument With ThinTube...
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Page 5: Switching On And Off
Switching on and off Your instrument is equipped with an on/off switch integrated into the battery compartment. When the battery compartment is fully closed, the instrument is turned Microphone To turn the instrument off, grasp the battery compartment door with ThinTube your fingernail and gently pull downwards. -
Page 6: Delayed Activation
Delayed Activation Low Battery Indication and changing batteries Your hearing care professional may have activated the Delayed Activation function in your hearing instru- ment. The Delayed Activation function delays the turn-on time by 10 seconds after closing the battery door. Low battery indication This is indicated by beeps in the receiver at one second intervals when the battery door is closed, meaning Your hearing care professional can set your hearing instrument to give... -
Page 7: Inserting And Removing The Instrument
Inserting and removing the instrument Warnings Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety (standard earmould) and for the environment. Inserting the instrument • Keep batteries away from children and mentally challenged persons. • With the battery door opened in the off position, take the earmould bet- • Do not place batteries in your mouth. - Page 8 Removing your instrument Inserting and removing the instrument • Switch off the instrument by shifting the battery door to the ‘off’ position. (ThinTube) • Lift the hearing instrument from behind the ear. For a moment, let it hang beside your ear. Inserting the instrument • Using your thumb and index finger, gently pull the earmould not the instrument or the tubing) loose from • Hang the instrument over the top of the ear.
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Page 9: Recognising Left And Right Instrument
Recognising left and right instrument • You might want to ask your hearing care practitioner to mark your indication instruments with a coloured Left and Right indication: Left is blue If you have two hearing instruments, they may be tuned differently. One for your left ear, the other for your and Right is red. -
Page 10: Program Button
Program button Let your hearing care professional fill out the following table: Your hearing instrument has a program button allowing you to use up to Program four different listening programs, each of them suitable for certain situ- Type of program Intended for number ations. -
Page 11: Autophone
4. High distortion during dialing or talking may mean that the magnet is not in the optimal position relative to the telephone receiver. To avoid the issue, please move the magnet to another place on the telephone receiver. 5. Only use magnets supplied by Beltone. -
Page 12: T-Program
T-program Hearing through an induction loop Your hearing instrument has a built-in function, enabling in many cases an improved use of the telephone More and more public places, churches, theatres and cinemas have induction loops systems. In these and better hearing in churches or halls where an induction loop system is installed. In order to activate this particular rooms, they transmit the sound of the presenter or show directly to the telecoil of hearing instru- function, the telecoil program has to be selected (often available in program 2). -
Page 13: Audio Input
Audio input Listen to radio or TV Your hearing instrument is equipped with a direct audio input fa cility. Direct When listening to the TV or the radio, start out by listening to news commentators since they usually speak audio input allows direct connection of sound sources, a radio, television or clearly, then try other programs. -
Page 14: Daily Maintenance
Daily maintenance Storing your instrument Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove When you are not using your instrument, keep or transport it in the box supplied. Leave the battery door grease or moisture. - Page 15 • Dry the earmold with a cloth. The ThinTube and dome should be changed every third month or sooner if the ThinTube becomes stiff or brittle. We recommend that • Blow possible water drops from tubing and earmold. A special de- you have your hearing care professional change the dome for you.
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Page 16: General Precautions
If so, or if in doubt, consult your physician or ENT. sounds from the instruments. • Only connect Beltone hearing instruments to Beltone accessories intended and qualified to be used with • Do not wear the instrument in mines or other explosive areas, unless those areas are certified for hearing Beltone hearing instruments. -
Page 17: Eight Steps Toward Better Hearing
Eight steps towards better hearing 3. Have a conversation with a single person Use your instrument in conversation with one person; a family member or a friend. Move to a quiet spot. You need to get used to your new hearing instrument. Sounds seem new and different. That is because Explain that you are now wearing a hearing instrument;... - Page 18 Ask others to talk slowly and clearly. Gently inform them that louder does not help. 8. Use your instrument all day Using your hearing instrument and practising with it is the best way to learn to hear again. Try to wear your 6.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SympTom cauSe poSSIBLe RemeDy Feedback, ’whistling’ Is your earmould/Dome inserted correctly? Reinsert the earmould/dome Is the volume very loud? Reduce the volume with the volume control Is the plastic tube or the earmould clogged or broken? Visit your hearing care practitioner Are you holding your hand or an object (e.g. - Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SympTom cauSe poSSIBLe RemeDy Sound is distorted, Is the battery dead? Replace it with a new one spluttering or weak Is the battery dirty? Clean it or use a new one Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogged or broken? Visit your hearing care practitioner Did your instrument get moist? Use a dessicator...
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Page 21: Technical Specifications
(IEC 118-0 OES) OR65DI 133 dB SPL As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact initiative, Beltone is committed to doing this in line OR65DIO 130 dB SPL with environment-friendly best practices. Hearing instruments therefore, at Beltone’s discretion, may be... -
Page 22: Your Selected Model
your selected model Your hearing care professional may place a check mark in the below list to identify the model you have Serial number Right: received. model received Hearing care professional Serial number Left: OR365DI Dome Size: OR365DIO OR375DVI OR375DVIO OR385DVI OR275DVI Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol... - Page 23 Notes:...
- Page 24 Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument...
- Page 25 Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, or Council Directive 1999/5/EEC on Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment should be directed to Beltone A/S. Worldwide headquarters Beltone A/S Lautrupbjerg 7 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel.: +45 45 75 11 11 Fax: +45 45 75 11 19 400269000-GB-13.11-Rev.B...