GN Resound V80 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

ReSound V
Model V80

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new fully­digital GN ReSound hearing instrument!

GN ReSound’s state-of-the-art technology and the
customized programmes selected by your hearing care
professional will bring outstanding sound quality to your
family, social and professional life.

Your hearing instrument has been adjusted to your indi­vidual hearing loss. Please familiarize yourself with the
information in this booklet. Proper understanding and use
of your new GN ReSound hearing instrument will allow
you to derive maximum hearing benefit.

ReSound V is a trademark of GN ReSound .

GN RESOUND V SERIES
BEHIND-THE-EAR
PERSONAL HEARING SYSTEM

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Contents page

Your ReSound V Hearing Instrument 4-5

User Operated Controls 6

Volume Control 6
Mode Selector 6

Your ReSound V set-up 7

Stand-by Function 7

On/Off Function 7

Changing the Battery 8

Battery Warning Information 9

Daily Maintenance 10

The Ear mould 11-12

Telephone Use 13

Using Assistive Listening Systems 14

Repairs 14

General Precautions 15

Technical Data 15

Troubleshooting Guide 16-17

Key Word Index 18

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Your ReSound V Hearing Instrument

1. Mode Selector/Volume Control

2. Battery Compartment

3. Sound Outlet

4. Microphone Sound Inlet

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0297

V80

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6. Model

7. Manufacturer

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User Operated Controls

Volume Control

If you wish to be able to manually adjust the volume beyond
how the instrument is programmed for your needs, your hear­ing care professional can turn the volume control feature on.
Once on, the volume control on your instrument is integrated
with the mode selector. To increase or decrease volume, slide the
selector up or down in discreet, quick steps. For each volume
step, you will hear a “beep” signal indicating the change. If you
reach the upper or lower limit of the volume control range,
there will be different type of “beep” signal with a lower fre­quency pitch.

Mode Selector

In ReSound V you have a basic programme and 3 different modes.
The first mode is the Comfort Mode, a standard feature for more
comfort in noisy environments with less demanding speech
understanding needs (in the car, in the mall). If you select the
telecoil option you have additionally the T and MT modes. If
your hearing care professional has programmed the telecoil
option with the specific modes into your instrument, you can
select the modes simply by depressing the push button. You will
then hear one or more “beeps”, indicating which mode you have
selected. Your hearing instrument will switch modes as follows:

Example with 3 modes:

Basic programme → Comfort Mode,
Comfort Mode

→ MT mode,

MT mode

→ T mode,

T mode

→ Basic programme

Example with 2 modes:

Basic programme → Comfort Mode,
Comfort Mode

→ T or MT mode,

T or MT mode

→ Basic programme

Example with 1 modes:

Basic programme → Comfort Mode,
Comfort Mode

→ Basic programme

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You can always return to the basic programme by turning your
instrument off and then on again (see “On/Off Function”) or
by placing it in stand-by mode and then returning to its nor­mal function mode (see “Stand-by Function”)

Your ReSound V set-up

Basic

Telecoil ( ) Microphone/Telecoil ( )

Telecoil ( )

Direct Audio Input ( ) Direct Audio Input + M ( )

Stand-by Function

To put the instrument into stand-by mode, hold down the
mode selector for 5 seconds. You will hear a series of beeps,
and the device is now in stand-by mode. Before returning
to functional mode, you will need to wait approximately 5
seconds. After waiting, press the mode selector once. Please
note that the instrument is using a small amount of power
when in stand-by mode.

On/Off Function

When the battery compartment
of your ReSound V instrument
is fully closed, the instrument is turned
on and programme 1 will be activated.
To turn the instrument off, use your
fingernail to open the battery
compartment. Whenever you
are not wearing the instrument,
remember to turn it off
to reduce battery consumption.

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Changing the Battery

When the battery voltage/power decreases to a certain level,
the instrument will stop amplifying and emit a soft beeping
signal. This signal will continue for about one minute and
then the instrument will be automatically switched off.
Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a spare battery
on hand.

Open the battery compartment by turning the instrument
off. After removing the old battery, insert the new one with
the “+” (flat) side facing the “+” on the battery door. It
should fit in like a puzzle piece. The battery door should
close very easily. Never use force to close the door as this may
damage your hearing instrument.

Always use a size

13 Zinc-Air battery. Please note that if the

battery is weak, the hearing instrument performance will be
reduced. Removing the battery when you are not wearing it
will help prevent corrosion of the battery contacts.

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Battery Warning Information

Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be dis­posed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for the
environment.

• Do NOT attempt to recharge batteries which are not
specifically designated rechargeable as they may leak or
explode.

• Do NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning
them.

• Keep batteries away from small children and pets.

• Do NOT place batteries in your mouth.

If swallowed, see a physician immediately.

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Daily Maintenance

Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case
with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove grease or moisture.
If the instrument has been exposed to high humidity or
perspiration, enclose it (with the ear mould) in a sealed
container together with a drying agent (dessicator)
overnight. Consult your hearing care professional concerning
which drying agent to use.

To avoid the need for unwarranted repairs:

• Never immerse the instrument in water or other liquids
since this may cause permanent damage to the circuitry.

• Protect your hearing instrument from rough handling,
and avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors.

• Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sun­light since excessive heat can damage the instrument or
deform the casing.

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The Ear mould

The ear mould feeds the amplified sound from the hearing
instrument into the ear. It is important that the ear mould
fits correctly into your ear. If the ear mould irritates your ear
in any way and prevents you from wearing your hearing
instrument, please contact your hearing care professional to
have the ear mould modified. You should never attempt to
modify the shape of the ear mould yourself.

Ear mould

Tube

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The ear mould should be cleaned regularly. Remove the ear
mould and the silicone tubing from the hearing instrument
before you clean it. Lukewarm water should be enough to
clean wax off the ear mould. If ear wax is stuck in the sound
canal of the ear mould, the cleaning loop or a syringe with
lukewarm water can easily be used to “push” the wax out. Be
sure to thoroughly dry the ear mould and its tubing before
reconnecting it to the hearing instrument. Blow gently
through the tubing to remove moisture trapped inside.

The silicone tubing connecting the ear mould to the hearing
instrument should be changed if it becomes stiff or brittle.

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Telephone Use

Your hearing instrument is equipped with an induction coil
(telecoil) which picks up magnetic emanations from a hear­ing instrument compatible telephone. Your hearing care pro­fessional can programme one of your listening programmes
to take advantage of the telecoil. By selecting the telecoil pro­gramme, the hearing instrument will only pick up the
sounds coming from the telephone.

When using the telecoil programme, the receiver of the tele­phone should be held as shown in the drawing. You may
need to move the handset around slightly to find the best
reception.

Not all telephones are compatible with the induction coil in
the hearing instrument, which will therefore not function in
the telecoil mode. In that case stay in the basic programme.

Using the telephone, while wearing your hearing instru­ment, may require some practice.

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Using Assistive Listening (Tele-loop or
Direct Audio Input) Systems

Many gathering places are equipped with assistive listening
(Tele-loop or Direct Audio Input-FM systems) systems, e.g.
in schools, theaters and houses of worship.

To take advantage of a Tele-loop system, select the telecoil
mode. When the telecoil mode has been selected, you will be
able to hear a clean sound signal via the Tele-loop system. If
the instrument goes dead in the telecoil mode, this may be
because the loop system is not operating. If a school, theater
or house of worship does not have a Tele-loop system, try
and sit as close as possible to the front.

To take advantage of the Direct Audio Input (DAI) function
of your instrument, you will need to connect the desired
system to your instrument via a DAI “boot”. Once the
system is connected via the DAI “boot” your instrument will
automatically switch to the DAI mode.

Consult your hearing care professional about this feature and
to learn about systems that are compatible with your instru­ment.

Repairs

If your GN ReSound hearing instrument malfunctions, it
must be repaired by a qualified technician. Do not attempt
to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would
invalidate the warranty. If your GN ReSound hearing instru­ment requires service, please contact your hearing care pro­fessional for assistance.

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General Precautions

• Consult a physician if you find a foreign object in your
ear canal, if you experience skin irritation or if excessive
ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instru­ment.

• Different types of radiation, e.g. from NMR or CT
scanners, may damage the hearing instrument. Therefore,
do not wear the hearing instrument during these or other
corresponding scanning procedures. Other types of
radiation (burglary alarms, room surveillance systems,
radio equipment, mobile telephones, etc) contain less
energy and will not damage the hearing instrument. They
could however momentarily affect the sound quality or
create strange sounds from the hearing instruments.

• Warning: Do not wear the hearing instrument in mines
or other explosive areas, unless those areas are certified for
hearing instrument use.

• Warning: External devices connected to the electrical
input must be safe according to the requirements of
EN 60601-1-1 or EN 60065 as appropriate.

• Warning to the hearing care professional: Special care
should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing
instrument whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds
132 dB SPL, as measured with an IEC 60711 occluded
ear simulator, because there may be risk of impairing the
remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user.

Technical Data

Maximum output
(2cc coupler / IEC 60118-7) 135 dB SPL (Typical)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM CAUSE

Dead • Not turned on

• Dead battery

• Battery improperly inserted

• Blocked ear mould

Not loud • Loose ear mould
enough • Blocked ear mould

• Change in hearing

• Excessive ear wax

• Volume set too low

Whistles • Loose ear mould

• Volume set too high

Not clear, • Weak battery
Distorted • Poorly fitting ear mould

• Hearing instrument damaged

• Hearing instrument settings
not optimum

If there are any other problems not mentioned in this
guide, please contact your hearing care professional.

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POSSIBLE REMEDY

• Turn on

• Replace battery

• Insert battery properly

• Clean ear mould blockage

• Reinsert carefully

• Clean ear mould

• Consult your hearing care professional

• Consult your physician

• Consult your hearing care professional

• Remove and reinsert

• Consult your hearing care professional

• Replace battery

• Consult your hearing care professional

• Consult your hearing care professional

• Consult your hearing care professional

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Key Word Index

Assistive listening (Tele-loop and DAI) systems 14

Battery change 8

Battery compartment 4,7,8

Cerumen/earwax 12

Cleaning the instrument 10-12

Ear mould 11-12

Environmental programmes 7

Low battery warnings 8

Maintenance 10-12

On/off function 7

Telecoil use 6,13,14

Telephone use 13

Troubleshooting guide 16-17

User operated controls 4,6,7

Volume control 4,6

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15771500-GB-06.04 Rev. A

Any issues relating to the EU Medical
Device Directive 93/42/EEC should be
directed to GN ReSound A/S.

Worldwide headquarters

GN ReSound A/S
Lautrupbjerg 7
DK-2750 Ballerup
Denmark
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.gnresound-group.com

United Kingdom

GN ReSound Ltd.
1 Landscape Close
Weston Business Park
Weston-on-the-Green
Oxon OX25 3SX
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.gnresound.co.uk

Australia

GN ReSound Pty. Ltd.
Unit R1 Regents Park Estate
391 Park Road
Regents Park NSW 2143
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.gnresound.com.au

New Zealand

GN ReSound (NZ) Ltd.
12 Parkway Drive
Mairangi Bay
Auckland
Tel.: (free) 0800 900 126
Fax: (free) 0800 007 695
www.gnresound.com.nz