GN Hearing A S BRIE User Manual
USER GUIDE
RECEIVER-IN-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENT
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 1 10-12-2014 11:22:24
Hearing instrument type designations for models included in this user guide are: BRIE, FCC ID: X26BRIE,
IC: 6941C-BRIE; VE312 , FCC ID: X26VE312, IC: 6941C-VE312. Please see page 7 for list of models referring to all types.
Statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ICES-003 of the IC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter ference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B) of the IC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one in which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications can void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.
2
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 2 10-12-2014 11:22:24
Intended use
Generic air-conduction hearing instruments are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to compensate for impaired hearing. The fundamental operating principle of hearing instruments is to receive, amplif y,
and transfer sound to the ear drum of a hearing impaired person.
The products are in compliance with the following regulatory requirements:
• In EU: the device conforms to the Essential Requirements according to Annex I of Council Directive
93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD) and essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE).
• The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.resound.com
• In US: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, subpart C.
• Other identified applicable international regulatory requirements in countries outside EU and US. Please
refer to local country requirements for these areas.
• In Canada: these hearing instruments are certified under the rules of IC.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance. This device is
granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (電波法) and the Japanese telecommunications Business
Law (電気通信事業法) This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid)
• Patents
US 7,593,537 US 8,00,849
3
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 3 10-12-2014 11:22:24
Prescription use of this TSG hearing instrument
The TSG module should be used as prescribed by your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare professional. In order to avoid permanent hearing damages, the maximum daily usage depends on the level of
the generated sound.
Should you develop any side effects from using the sound generator, such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, perceived decrease in auditory function or increase in tinnitus perception, you should discontinue
use of sound generator and seek medical evaluation.
The target population is primarily the adult population over 18 years of age. This product may also be used
with children 5 years of age or older. However, children and physically or mentally challenged users will require training by a doctor, audiologist, hearing healthcare professional or the guardian for the insertion and
removal of the hearing instrument containing the TSG module.
Important notice for prospective sound generator users
A tinnitus masker is an electronic device intended to generate noise of sufficient intensity and bandwidth to
mask internal noises. It is also used as an aid in hearing external noises and speech.
Good health practice requires that a person with a tinnitus condition have a medical evaluation by a licensed
physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before using a sound generator.
Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are of ten referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists.
The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect tinnitus
are identified and treated before the sound generator instrument is used. The sound generator instrument is
4
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 4 10-12-2014 11:22:24
a tool to generate sounds to be used with appropriate counselling and/or in a tinnitus management program
to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus.
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing instruments. ReSound’s innovative sound technology
and design, combined with the customised device programming selected by your hearing care professional, will make hearing a more enjoyable experience. Hearing instruments will enable you to hear sounds
that you may not have heard in years because of your hearing loss. 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; other people may need more time.
Please read this manual carefully in order to wholly benefit from the use of your hearing instruments. With
proper care, maintenance, and usage, your hearing instruments will aid you in better communication for
many years. Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions.
ReSou nd is a registred trad e mark of Re Sound A /S
5
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 5 10-12-2014 11:22:24
Hearing instrument model:
Model 61: Battery size 312
Model 62: Battery size 13
Receiver tube length:
Dome size:
Left serial number:
Right serial number:
6
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 6 10-12-2014 11:22:24
Mini Receiver In-the-Ear (RIE) hearing instruments of type VE 312 with FCC ID:
X26VE312, IC number 6941C-VE312 and size
312 batter y are available in the following variants:
LS961- DRW, LS761-DRW, LS561-DRW
Receiver-in-the-ear (RIE) hearing instruments of type BRIE with FCC ID X26BRIE, IC
number 6941-BRIE and size 13 bat tery are
available in the following variants:
LS962-DRW, LS762-DRW, LS562-DRW
The identification number for the BRIE and VE312
device models can be found at location “15” as indicated in the illustrations on page 7.
7
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 7 10-12-2014 11:22:25
Contents
Statement: .............................2
Intended use ...........................3
Prescription use of this TSG hearing instrument ...4
Important notice for prospective
sound generator users ....................4
Introduction.............................5
Contents ...............................8
Getting started .........................12
SmartStart ............................12
Inserting/Replacing the battery.............12
Low battery indicator ....................13
Low battery indicator when paired with
wireless accessories only .................13
Sports lock ............................14
Inserting/Removing hearing instruments......14
Program and Multi-Function buttons ........16
Flight mode* (Wireless models only) . . . . . . . . . 19
Telephone use..........................20
Listen to radio or TV .....................21
8
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 8 10-12-2014 11:22:25
Using ReSound Hearing Instruments with
iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch
®
(ReSound LiNX2) ........................21
Cellular phones.........................21
PhoneNow ............................22
Telecoil (optional)........................24
Tele-loop systems .......................24
Direct audio input (optional) ...............24
Connecting/Disconnecting audio boots ......25
Care and maintenance ...................26
Daily maintenance.......................27
The receiver tube .......................28
Cleaning the receiver tubes and domes ......28
Cleaning RIE or moulds ..................28
Changing wax guard for receiver tube .......29
How to apply domes.....................30
Using ReSound hearing instruments with
smart phone apps.......................31
General precautions .....................32
General warnings .......................32
Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) module .....34
User instructions for the TSG module ........34
Warranty and repairs ....................54
Temperature test, transport and
storage information ......................54
The scientific concepts that form the basis
for the device ..........................36
Technical Specifications ..................36
TSG warnings ..........................37
TSG precautions........................37
TSG warning to hearing healthcare
professionals...........................38
Battery warning information ...............39
Hearing instrument expectations ...........39
Warning to hearing aid dispensers (US Only) ..40
Important notice for prospective
hearing aid users (US Only) ................40
Children with hearing loss (US Only) ........ 41
Troubleshooting Guide ...................42
Troubleshooting Guide ...................44
Technical data..........................46
9
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 9 10-12-2014 11:22:25
1. Receiver tube
2. Receiver Open Dome
9, 10
62 models (type BRIE)
3. Receiver Tulip Dome
4. Receiver Power Dome
5. RIE mould
6. Sports lock
7. Battery compartment
8. Receiver
9. Push button
10. Volume Control (optional)
11. LP receiver tube
7
1
14
8
12. MP receiver tube
13. HP receiver tube
2
61 model (type VE312)
14. Model, and serial number (in battery chamber)
15. UP Receiver/Mould
9
1
8
2
15
10
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 10 10-12-2014 11:22:25
3
4
5
6
11 12
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 11 10-12-2014 11:22:26
13 15
11
Getting started
On
On/Off function
1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument turns on,
and the default program will be activ ated.
2. To turn off the hearing instrument, open the battery door. Use your
Off
fingernail to pull it open.
SmartStart
Hearing instruments can be turned on once you have placed them on your ears. If you prefer to turn them on
just prior to placing them on your ear, your hearing care professional can activate a function called SmartStart. This function will delay the time in which the hearing instruments turn on after the battery compar tment is closed. With SmartStart, a beep will be heard for each second of the delay period.
Inserting/Replacing the battery
1. Open the battery door completely by using your fingernail. Remove the used
battery if present.
2. Prepare the new battery (please refer to page 7 for information on appropriate
battery type/size for your hearing instrument). Remove the protective foil and
wait 2 minutes before inserting the battery into the hearing instrument to
allow activation of the battery.
3. Insert the new battery with the positive side in the correct position.
4. Gently close the battery door.
12
3
2
1
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 12 10-12-2014 11:22:28
Tip:
i
1. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf life of one year.
2. Whenever the hearing instruments are not in use, remember to turn them off to avoid unnecessary
battery consumption.
Low battery indicator
Your hearing care professional can set your hearing instrument to give an acoustical indication when the battery is reaching its end of life. The hearing instrument will reduce amplification and emit a melody if battery
power gets too low. This signal will recur ever y five minutes (every 15 minutes for the LiNX models) until the
hearing instrument automatically switches off. It is recommended that you keep spare batteries on hand.
Low battery indicator when paired with wireless accessories only
Active usage of the ReSound Unite accessories (Remote Control 2, Phone Clip+, TV Streamer 2 and Mini
Microphone) requires more battery power from the hearing instruments than when these are working on
their own meaning that battery life is highly dependent on the amount of wireless accessory usage. When
the batter y in the hearing instrument has depleted to a level at which use of the ReSound Unite TV Streamer
2, Phone Clip+ and Mini Microphone cannot be supported, the hearing instrument will play two sets of
descending tones. After this, your hearing instrument and ReSound Unite Remote Contro 2l 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 batter y level will not support the remote control either and you will once
again hear the descending tones. The hearing instruments will continue to work as usual. Once a new battery is inserted, full operation of the accessories will resume.
13
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 13 10-12-2014 11:22:28
Sports lock
The spor ts lock will be applied or adjusted by your hearing care professional.
Inserting/Removing hearing instruments
Insertion (custom RIE and UP moulds)
1. Hold the RIE mould between your thumb and index finger and position its sound
outlet in your ear canal.
2. Slide the RIE mould all the way into your ear with a gentle, twisting movement.
3. Move the RIE mould up and down and gently press to ensure it is positioned correctly
in the ear. Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion.
4. Make sure the hearing instrument is seated behind the ear.
By experimenting, an easier method may be discovered. With proper insertion, hearing
instruments should fit snugly but comfortably. If hearing instruments cause irritation of
the ears, contact your hearing care professional.
i Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing instrument, RIE moulds, or tubing yourself.
Tip: It may be helpful to pull the top of your ear back with your opposite hand during insertion to open
i
the ear canal.
14
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 14 10-12-2014 11:22:29
Insertion (domes)
1. Hold the receiver tube where it bends, and
gently place the dome into the ear canal.
Push the dome far enough into the ear canal
so that the receiver tube lies flush with the
side of the head.
2. It is important that the tube and the dome fit
correctly into your ear.
3. When the dome is placed correctly, you should not be able to see the receiver tube sticking out when
facing a mirror.
i Note: You should never attempt to bend or modify the shape of the receiver tube.
Removal (RIE moulds)
1. Grasp the removal string and pull the RIE or UP mould outward.
2. Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulties removing the hearing instrument.
Removal (domes)
1. Hold the receiver tube with your thumb and forefinger and remove the tube.
2. Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulties removing the
hearing instrument.
15
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 15 10-12-2014 11:22:29
Program and Multi-Function buttons
If you have a hearing aid with a program button or multi-function button, this will allow you to use up to four
different listening programs, each of them suitable for certain situations.
Program button (61 models only) Multi-function button (62 models only)
Your hearing care professional can fill out the following table for you.
Programme Description of when to use
1
2
3
4
16
400344000-GB-14.11-Rev.A.indd 16 10-12-2014 11:22:30
Loading...