Bernafon F2ITE01 User Manual

PRECISO 9
PRECISO 7

In-the-ear hearing instruments

Instructions for use

ITCD, ITC, ITCP,

ITED, CIC & CICP, IIC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Warnings and Safety Guidelines 7

Introduction 12

Description of Features 13

Inserting Instruments 15

Removing Instruments 16

Operating Your Instruments (ON/OFF) 17

Changing the Volume Level 18

Changing Programs 21

Muting 22

Telecoil Function 23

Telephone Use 24

Changing the Battery 26

Data Logging and Learning 28

Operating the Hearing Instruments with
the Optional RC-P Remote Control 29

Operating the Hearing Instruments with the
Optional SoundGate Communication Device 30

Instrument Care 32

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Cleaning the Sound Outlet 33

Microphone Protection System 36

Using Your Hearing Instruments 39

Tips for Communicating with
Hearing Impaired People 43

Your Hearing Instrument Conguration 45

Accessories 48

Environmental Protection 49

Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 50

Cell Phone and
Hearing Instrument Compatibility 52

Warranty 54

Common Problems and Solutions 56

Information for the Hearing Care Professional 62

Compliance with Requirements for Europe 64

Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA and Canada 66

Information and Explanation of Symbols 68

Service 70

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Hidden Hearing hearing instruments. The amplica­tion of sound provided by your hearing instruments
was adjusted by your hearing care professional
to the needs of your individual hearing loss. With
a little practice, you will soon be on your way to
better hearing.

Please read the entire contents of this booklet
before using your hearing instruments. It contains
instructions and important information about the
use and handling of your hearing instruments
and batteries.

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General Warnings and Safety
Guidelines

Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous
if swallowed or improperly used. Such actions can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss or
even fatality.

Familiarize yourself completely with the following
general warnings before using your hearing instru­ments.

Hazard Warnings

Never allow others to wear your hearing
instruments, because they are adjusted
for your hearing requirements and may
permanently damage another person’s
hearing.

A slap to your ear while wearing the
instrument could be harmful. Avoid wear­ing your hearing instrument while playing
contact sports (e.g. rugby, football etc.).

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Hearing instruments, their parts and
batteries should be kept out of reach of
infants, children and anyone who might
swallow these items or otherwise cause
themselves injury.

Discard batteries and keep them out of
sight of infants, small children, persons of
mental incapacity or pets.

Clean your hearing instruments and their
parts on a regular basis as recommended.
Micro-organ isms from unclean instruments
may cause skin irritations.

Be careful with leaking battery liquid, as it
is a hazardous substance.

Never try to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.

Never change the battery or adjust the
controls of the hearing instrument in front
of infants, small children and persons of
mental incapacity.

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Never put your hearing instrument or
batteries in your mouth, they could easily
be swallowed.

Keep batteries away from medications.
Batteries are easily mistaken for pills.

In case a battery or hearing instrument is
swallowed, see a doctor immediately.

Be aware of the possibility that your
instruments may stop functioning without
notice. Keep this in mind while you

circulate in trafc or otherwise depend

on warning sounds.

Trafc or other warning sounds may also

be reduced in level by a directional micro­phone when these sounds are coming
from behind you.

Remove your instruments before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume,
mosquito repellent, lotions, etc. Allow
the product to dry before wearing your
instruments.

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Safety Information

· Hearing instruments should be used only as

directed and adjusted by your trained hearing
care professional. Misuse or improper adjust­ments can result in sudden and permanent
hearing loss.

· Hearing instruments will not restore normal

hearing or prevent hearing loss resulting from
organic conditions.

· Be aware that use of a hearing instrument may

cause excess earwax to build up in the ear canal
which may require removal by a trained medical
professional.

· In rare cases, a hearing instrument or earmold

may cause a discharge from the ear or allergic
reaction. See a physician immediately if these
conditions occur.

· An earmold is a custom-made product. If you

experience discomfort or irritation of your ear,
please see your hearing care professional

immediately for modication of the earmold.

· Never insert cleaning tools into the sound

outlet or microphone inlet. This could damage
the hearing instruments.

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· Do not expose hearing instruments to extreme

heat by leaving them in the car, near a radiator,
etc.

· Avoid exposing your instruments to water

and moisture i.e. steambaths, showers, heavy
rain, etc.

· Never attempt to dry your instruments with

a hair dryer, microwave oven, etc.

· It is recommended to remove your hearing

instruments before sleeping.

· Protect your instruments by keeping them in

the case when you are not wearing them.

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Introduction

The following instruments are covered in these
instructions:

Preciso In-the-Ear Hearing Instruments

PC9 ITED PC9 ITCPD PC9 ITCD
PC7 ITED PC7 ITCPD PC7 ITCD

PC9 ITC PC9 CICP/CIC PC9 IIC
PC7 ITC PC7 CICP/CIC

In-the-ear hearing instruments vary in size
and shape due to the unique characteristics
of individual ears.

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Description of Features

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5

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ITED

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1

ITC

1 Vent
2 Canal
3 Sound outlet with

wax protection

4 Microphone opening

with O-cap lter

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4

3

2

4

3

2

6

7

5

4

1

ITCPD/ITCD

5 Battery door
6 Push button (optional)
7 Volume control

(optional)

3

2
6

4

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4

5

3
2

4

5

3
2

6

7

CICP/CIC

1 Vent
2 Canal
3 Sound outlet with

wax protection

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1

7

4 Microphone opening

with T-cap lter

5 Battery door
6 Push button (optional)
7 Pull-out string

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IIC

Inserting Instruments

It takes patience and practice to insert your

instruments correctly. If you have difculty, please

consult your hearing care professional.

· Insert your right

instrument with your
right hand and your
left instrument with
your left hand.

· Hold your instrument

between your thumb

and index nger with

the microphone on top.
If you have an CIC, or CICP
the pull-out string must
be on the bottom. The location
of an IIC pull-out string can vary.

· Place the canal part of your

instrument into your ear canal.

· Gently pull your earlobe down

with the other hand while push­ing the hearing instrument in until
it feels secure and comfortable.

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Removing Instruments

· Use your thumb to push up against the bottom

(back part) of your ear to loosen the instrument.

· Grasp the instrument at its edge between your

thumb and forenger, and gently remove it from

your ear.

· If your hearing instrument has a removal

(pull-out) string, pull it gently.

Do not try to remove your instrument by
pulling on the battery door. This may cause
damage. Contact your hearing care profes­sional if you are having problems removing
the instrument.

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Operating Your Instruments (ON/OFF)

To Turn the Instrument ON

Push the battery door closed until it snaps.
The hearing instrument will make one long beep
as it starts.

To Turn the Instrument OFF

Place your ngernail under­neath the front edge of the
battery door and lift
to open.

open (OFF) closed (ON)

Never force the battery door open or closed.

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Changing the Volume Level

Your hearing instruments are programmed to be
at a comfortable volume level for your hearing
loss. They are designed to automatically adjust to
changes in the sound environment.

Some models allow you to adjust the volume
yourself with an optional control on the instrument.

Volume Control Wheel
(optional for ITC)

To Increase the Volume

Turn the volume control
towards the front. The

instrument will click to conrm

that the volume has been
changed and then will
beep when you reach the
programmed maximum.

louder softer

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To Decrease the Volume

Turn the volume control towards the back. The

instrument will click to conrm that the volume has

been changed and then will beep when you reach
the programmed minimum.

The volume control has no mechanical stop. You
can continue to turn it, but the loudness will only
be altered between the programmed minimum
and maximum. Your hearing care professional can

program the volume to remain at a xed level, if

desired.

Your instrument automatically returns to a
preset loudness level when it starts, the
battery is low, or when the program is

changed. If you nd that you frequently

need to turn the volume up or down, your
hearing care professional may need to adjust
your hearing instrument settings.

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Volume Control With Push Button

(Optional for ITCD, ITCPD, and ITED)

The instrument automatically adjusts the volume to
the changing sound environment. If you desire to
manipulate the volume yourself, your hearing care
professional can program the push button to
used as a volume control. Please see page

be

46 to

see how this has been congured for your hearing

instruments. Your hearing instruments will emit

a click to conrm that a volume change has been

made and then will beep to inform you when the
maximum or minimum volume has been reached.

Optional RC-P Control or SoundGate

(Optional for ITCD, ITCPD, and ITED)
You may also use the optional RC-P remote control
or the SoundGate communication device to change
the volume level. Please see pages 29 to 31
for instructions or follow the detailed directions
in the Instructions for Use included with these
devices.

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Changing Programs

(optional for CIC, CICP, ITCD, ITC, ITCPD and ITED)

Your hearing instrument can be congured with up

to 4 listening programs (optional). Please see

page 45 to nd out which programs have been
congured for your hearing instruments. You can

change programs as follows:

Push Button

If your instrument has been made with a push
button, your hearing care professional can program
it to change programs. A press on the button will
cause the program to change. This will take
1 – 2 seconds until you hear the program change.
The number of beeps you hear will tell you which
program you are in.

RC-P or SoundGate

(optional for ITCD, ITCPD, ITED)
The program can be changed with either of these
devices. Please see pages 29 to 31 for instruc­tions or follow the detailed directions in the
Instructions for Use included with these devices.

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Muting

(optional for CIC, CICP, ITCD, ITC, ITCPD and ITED)

Your hearing instruments can be muted by giving
the push button on the hearing instruments a long
press (about 2 seconds), via the optional RC-P
remote control, or via the optional SoundGate.

Please see page 46 to see how the push button

has been congured or the Instructions for Use

that are included with the optional RC-P, and
SoundGate devices.

To un-mute the hearing instruments give any
control on the instrument, RC-P, or SoundGate
a push.

Do not use the Mute function to turn off the
hearing instrument due to the fact that in
this mode it is still drawing current from the
batter y.

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