Practice and a positive attitude are important in learning to use hearing instruments. Your ReSound instru- Hearing instrument model: ments have been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs.
description of the Programme button Battery compartment & On/Off switch Bte hearing instruments Sound outlet Front microphone inlet lv61-di, lv761-di, lv561-di Back microphone inlet lv71-di, lv771-di, lv571-di Volume control (optional) Direct audio input lv71-dvi, lv771-dvi, lv571-dvi Left/Right indicator lv81-dvi, lv781-dvi, lv581-dvi (Left=Blue/Right=Red) Battery lock (optional) 10.
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rie Btes - lv70-dvir, lv770-dvir, lv570-dvir 11. Direct audio input 12. Left/right indicator rie Mini-Btes* - dtt360, dtt260, dtt160 13. Model, manufacturer and Serial number Receiver tube Receiver Open Dome Receiver Tulip Dome * Volume control, telecoil, audio boots, Receiver Power Dome direct audio input, and tele-loop options RIE mould are not available for mini RIE models.
Getting started on by ten seconds after the battery compartment is closed. This reduces the risk that the hearing instruments will whistle while you put them on.. With SmartStart, a beep will be heard for each On/Off function second of the delay period. 1.
low battery indicator 3. Turn the top part of the earmould gently backwards and forwards so that it tucks behind the fold of skin above your ear canal. Your hearing care professional can activate a low battery indicator in your hearing instruments. The hearing instrument will reduce amplification and emit a beep signal if battery power gets too 4.
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Insertion (domes/custom earmoulds) removal (custom earmolds) 1. Hold the thin tube where it bends, and gently push the dome into the ear canal. Push the 1. Hold a portion of your earmould towards the back of the ear. dome far enough into the ear canal so that the thin tube lies flush with the head. 2.
operation of the hearing instrument Programme button (optional) 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.
stand-by function Programme Description of when to use Some individuals may find that they would like the hearing instruments muted in certain situations while wearing them. Your hearing care professional can activate a stand-by function in your hearing instruments, which causes them to not process or amplify sound. The stand-by function can be accessed by pressing and holding the programme button for five seconds.
telephone use telecoil (optional) Finding the optimal position for holding a telephone may require practice If equipped, a telecoil can be activated by your hearing care professional and accessed through for some individuals, and one or more of the following suggestions may one of the additional programmes.
direct audio input (optional) 2. Once in place, move the boot in the direction of the battery compartment. Use of direct audio input (DAI), which enables a direct connection of the hearing instruments to items such as television, radio, and remote microphones, may increase speech understanding 3.
care and maintenance In order to avoid damage due to humidity or excessive perspiration, the use of a drying kit is recommended. Some drying kits are electric, and in addition to thoroughly Proper handling drying out hearing instruments, they help sanitize. 1.
cleaning thin tubes and domes cleaning receiver tubing and domes 1. Remove thin tubes from hearing instruments before cleaning by Wipe receiver tubes down with a damp cloth. Do not try to remove. unscrewing them counter clockwise. how to apply domes 2.
tulip domes replacing the wax filter (receiver in-the-ear models) Tulip domes are mounted in a similar manner to standard domes, but a few extra steps are RIE models have two types of wax filters that protect against wax and moisture. The first wax required.
2. Insert the threaded end of the HF3 tool into the used wax filter, and gently rotate clockwise. General precautions 3. Gently pull until the used filter is removed. 1. Do not leave hearing instruments in the sun, near an open fire, or in a hot, parked car. 4.
General warnings 4. Do not allow others to use your hearing instruments. This may cause damage to the he- aring instruments or to the hearing of the other individual. 1. Consult a hearing care professional if you discover a foreign object in your ear canal, if you experience skin irritation, or if excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing 5.
Battery warning information 1. Do not put batteries in your mouth, as they can be harmful if swallowed. If swallowed, seek medical help immediately. 2. Keep batteries away from children and mentally challenged persons.
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...
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trouBleshootinG Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Not loud • Incorrect earmould placement • Reinsert earmould enough • Blocked earmould or dome • Clean earmould, replace dome, replace filter • Blocked sound outlet filter • Change filter or consult your hearing care professional • Change in hearing sensitivity • Consult your hearing care professional • Excessive ear wax...
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trouBleshootinG Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive • Incorrect earmould placement • Re-insert earmould carefully whistling / feedback • 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...
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trouBleshootinG Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Sound • Weak battery • Replace battery distorted / • Improper earmould or dome fit • Consult your hearing care professional not clear • Hearing instrument damaged • Consult your hearing care professional • Hearing instrument settings not optimal • Consult your hearing care professional If there are any other problems not mentioned in this guide, please contact your hearing care professional.
ReSound grants a comprehensive warranty on hearing instruments from the original date of Hearing Instrument Maximum output purchase. Hearing instruments will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Resound when Model (2ccCoupler / IEC 60118-7) examination of the hearing instruments proves the existence of any defects in workmanship or Mini RIE materials.
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Worldwide Headquarters United Kingdom Australia New Zealand GN ReSound A/S GN ReSound Ltd. GN ReSound Pty. Ltd. GN ReSound (NZ) Ltd. Lautrupbjerg 7 Kirtlington Business Centre Unit R1 Regents Park Estate 12 Parkway Drive DK-2750 Ballerup, Denmark Portway 391 Park Road Mairangi Bay Tel.: +45 45 75 11 11...