Interton Ready
User guide
Receiver-In-Ear hearing aids
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Left Hearing Aid Right Hearing Aid
Serial number Serial number
Model number Model number
Receiver type
Low Power
Medium Power
High Power
Ultra Power
Receiver type
Low Power
Medium Power
High Power
Ultra Power
Receiver length
0 1 2 3 4
Receiver length
0 1 2 3 4
Battery size
312 13
Open/ standard
fitting:
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Tulip Earmould
Open dome Power dome Tulip dome RIE mould
Programme Beep Description
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Specific features supported by your hearing system:
Power-on Delay on page 13
AutoPhone on page 22
Telecoil on page 24
Direct Audio Inputon page 26
Tinnitus Sound Generator on page 29
Hearing aid 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.
This device includes an RF transmitter which operates in the frequency band of 2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz.
Nominal RF output power transmitted is 0 dBm.
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing aids. Interton’s innovative sound technology and
design, combined with the customized programming selected by your hearing care professional, will
make hearing a more enjoyable experience.
Please read this manual carefully in order to wholly benefit from the use of your hearing aids. With
proper care, maintenance, and usage, your hearing aids will serve you in better communication for
many years.
Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions.
2 Intended use
Generic air-conduction hearing aids are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to compensate
for impaired hearing. The fundamental operating principle of hearing aids is to receive, amplify, and
transfer sound to the eardrum of a hearing impaired person.
3 Becoming accustomed to amplification
While purchasing a hearing aid is a major step, it is only one step in a process toward more comfortable
hearing. Successfully adapting to the amplification your hearing aid provides takes time and consistent
use.
You will enjoy more benefits from your Interton hearing aid by taking the following actions:
• Wear the hearing aid regularly in order to get comfortable with using it.
• It takes time to get used to a hearing aid. It may help to begin by wearing your hearing aid for
short periods – even as little as 15 minutes – and then gradually increasing your wearing time. In
a way, it is no different from adjusting to contact lenses. Speak to your hearing care professional,
who can design a schedule tailored just for you.
• As you get more comfortable with the hearing aid, increase the wearing time and wear your
hearing aid in multiple types of listening environments.
It may take as long as several months for your brain to get used to all the “new” sounds around you.
Following these suggestions will give your brain time to learn how to interpret amplification and increase the benefits you get from using a Interton hearing aid.
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4 Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ISED rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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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 ISED 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 interference 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 interference 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.
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) .
• Hereby, Interton A/S declares that the radio equipment types BRIE and VE312 are in compliance
with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address: www.interton.com/legal
• In US: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, subpart C.
• Other identified applicable international regulatory requirements in countries outside the EU
and US. Please refer to local country requirements for these areas.
• In Canada: these hearing aids are certified under the rules of ISED.
• 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
Mini Receiver In-the-Ear (RIE) hearing aids of type VE312 with FCC ID: X26VE312, IC number 6941C-
VE312 and size 312 battery are available in the following variants:
RD661-DRW, RD461-DRW, RD361-DRW, RD261-DRW
Receiver-in-the-ear (RIE) hearing aids of type BRIE with FCC ID X26BRIE, IC number 6941-BRIE and
size 13 battery are available in the following variants:
RD662-DRW, RD462-DRW, RD362-DRW, RD262-DRW
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5 Contents
1 Introduction .........................................................4
2 Intended use ........................................................4
3 Becoming accustomed to amplification .........5
4 Statement ............................................................6
5 Contents ..............................................................8
6 Descriptions ......................................................10
6.1 Your hearing aid RD61/RD62 .............................10
6.2 Recognising left and right hearing aid ..........12
7 Getting started .................................................13
7.1 On/Off function .....................................................13
7.1.1 Power-on Delay ..................................................... 13
7.2 Inserting/Replacing the battery ........................ 13
7.3 Low battery indicator ..........................................14
7.3.1 Low battery indicator when paired with
wireless accessories only ....................................15
7.4 Insert/Remove hearing aid .................................16
7.4.1 Insert earmould .....................................................16
7.4.2 Remove earmould ................................................. 17
7.4.3 Insert receiver wire with dome .......................... 17
7.4.4 Remove receiver wire with dome ......................18
7.4.5 Sports lock..............................................................18
7.5 Operation of the hearing aid .............................. 18
7.5.1 Push button and Multi-function button ...........18
8 Telephone use ....................................................21
8.1 Using Interton Hearing Aids with
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (optional) ...........21
8.2 Using Interton hearing aids with
Smartphone apps ................................................ 22
8.2.1 Intended use of smartphone apps ...................22
8.3 Cellular phones ..................................................... 22
8.4 AutoPhone .............................................................22
8.4.1 Place the AutoPhone magnets ......................... 23
8.4.2 How to use AutoPhone ....................................... 24
8.5 Telecoil (62-DRW only) ........................................ 24
8.5.1 Teleloop systems .................................................25
8.5.2 HAC Telephone .....................................................25
8.6 Direct Audio Input (optional) ............................26
8.6.1 Connecting DAI .................................................... 27
8.6.2 Disconnecting DAI ............................................... 27
8.7 Flight mode (optional) ........................................ 28
9 Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) module .....29
9.1 Intended use for the TSG module ....................29
9.2 User instructions for the TSG module ............ 29
9.2.1 Description of the device ...................................29
9.2.2 Explanation of how the device functions .......29
9.2.3 TSG volume control .............................................30
9.3 Using TSG with smartphone apps .....................31
9.4 The scientific concepts that form the basis
for the device .........................................................31
9.5 Technical Specifications ...................................... 31
9.5.1 Audio signal technology ...................................... 31
9.5.2 Available sounds .................................................. 32
9.6 Prescription use of a Tinnitus Sound
Generator (TSG) hearing aid .............................32
9.7 Important notice for prospective sound
generator users ....................................................33
10 The receiver wire ............................................. 34
11 How to apply domes ....................................... 34
11.1 Standard domes ..................................................34
11.2 Tulip domes .......................................................... 35
12 Wireless accessories ........................................36
13 Care and maintenance .....................................37
13.1 Daily maintenance ...............................................38
13.2 Cleaning the receiver wires and domes .........38
13.3 Cleaning RIE or moulds
(does not apply for UP moulds) ........................38
13.4 Change wax guards .............................................39
14 General warnings .............................................40
15 Using Interton hearing aids with
Interton apps for smartphones .................... 42
15.1 Intended use of Interton apps for
smartphones: ........................................................42
15.2 General precautions ............................................42
16 AutoPhone warnings....................................... 43
16.1 AutoPhone precautions......................................43
17 Important points for FM ................................. 44
18 Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) warnings . 45
18.1 TSG precautions ...................................................45
18.2 TSG warning to hearing care professionals ...45
19 Battery warnings ..............................................47
20 Hearing aid expectations ............................... 49
21 Warning to hearing aid professionals
(US Only) ........................................................... 50
22 Important notice for prospective hearing
aid users (US Only) ......................................... 50
23 Children with hearing loss (US Only) .............51
24 Technical specifications .................................50
25 Troubleshooting guide ................................... 56
26 Warranties and repairs ................................... 60
27 Temperature test, transport and storage
information .........................................................61
28 Advisories ...........................................................61
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RD 62-DRW
RD 61-DRW
6 Descriptions
6.1 Your hearing aid – RD 61 / RD 62
1. Receiver wire
2. Open dome
3. Tulip dome
4. Power dome
5. RIE mould
6. Sports lock
7. Battery door
8. Receiver
9. Push button (only for RD 61 models)
10. Multi-function button (only for RD 62
models)
11. LP receiver wire
12. MP receiver wire
13. HP receiver wire
14. UP receiver/mould
15. Model, and serial number (in battery
chamber)
16. Direct audio input (only for RD 62
models)
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6.2 Recognising left and right hearing aid
If you have two hearing aids, they may be tuned differently. One for your left ear, the other for your
right. Do not swap them. Please pay attention to this when cleaning, storing and inserting the hearing
aids.
You might want to ask your hearing care practitioner to mark your hearing aids with a coloured Left
and Right indication: Left is blue and Right is red.
Left Right
7 Getting started
Once you have placed the hearing aids on your ears, you can turn them on.
The hearing aid always starts in programme 1 and with the pre-set volume.
7.1 On/Off function
1. Close the battery door to turn on the hearing aid in programme 1 (one).
2. Open the battery door to turn off the hearing aid. Use your fingernail
to pull it open.
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NOTE: To save battery power, turn off your hearing aids when they are
not in use.
7.1.1 Power-on Delay
Power-on Delay delays the time before the hearing aid turns on after you close
the battery door. With Power-on Delay, you will hear a beep ( etc.) for each
second of the delay period (5 or 10 seconds delay).
If you do not want to turn on the hearing aids prior to placing them on your
ear, ask your hearing care professional to deactivate Power-on Delay.
7.2 Inserting/Replacing the battery
1. Open the battery door completely by using your fingernail. Remove
the used battery if present.
On
Off
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2. Prepare the new battery (please refer to page 2 for information on appropriate battery type/size
for your hearing aid). Remove the protective foil to activate the battery.
3. Wait for 2 minutes before inserting the battery into the hearing aid.
4. Insert the new battery with the positive side in the correct position. Always insert the battery in
the door: never directly into the hearing aid.
5. Gently close the battery door.
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1. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf life of 1 year.
2. Whenever the hearing aids are not in use, remember to turn them off to avoid unnecessary
battery consumption.
3. At night, switch off the hearing aid and open the battery door completely to allow moisture
to evaporate and prolong the hearing aid’s lifespan.
4. If the hearing aid is experiencing frequent loss of connection to Interton wireless accessories,
contact your hearing care professional for a list of low impedance batteries.
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WARNING: Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the
interest of your safety and for the environment. Also, keep batteries away from pets, children and
mentally disabled persons.
7.3 Low battery indicator
When the batteries are low on power, your hearing aids reduce the volume, and play a melody every 15
minutes until they are empty and turn off.
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NOTE: Keep spare batteries on hand.
7.3.1 Low battery indicator when paired with wireless accessories only
The batteries drain faster when you use wireless functionalities like streaming from your smartphone
or from your TV via TV Streamer 2.
As the battery power goes down, the wireless functions stop working. A short melody every five minutes indicates that battery power is too low.
The table below shows how the functionality shifts with the power level of the battery.
Battery level Signal Hearing aid Remote Control Streaming
Fully charged
P P P
Low
P P O
Depleted
(change battery)
P O O
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7.4 Insert/Remove hearing aid
For comfort, always turn off your hearing aids before you insert or remove them.
7.4.1 Insert earmould
1. Hold the earmould between your thumb and index finger and position its
sound outlet in your ear canal.
2. Slide the earmould all the way into your ear with a gentle, twisting movement.
3. Move the earmould up and down and gently press to place it correctly in
the ear. Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion.
4. Make sure the hearing aid sits firmly behind the ear.
By experimenting, you may discover an easier method. With proper insertion,
hearing aids should fit snugly but comfortably.
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NOTE: It may be helpful to pull your ear up and outward with your opposite hand during insertion.
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CAUTION: Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing aid, earmoulds, or tubing yourself.
7.4.2 Remove earmould
1. Lift the hearing aid from behind the ear. For a moment, let it hang beside your ear.
2. Gently pull the removal cord (not the hearing aid or the tubing) to pull the hearing aid from the
ear.
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NOTE: For receiver wire custom earmoulds, grasp the removal cord and pull the earmould outward.
3. Remove the earmould completely by gently twisting it.
7.4.3 Insert receiver wire with dome
1. Hang the hearing aid over the top of
the ear.
2. Hold the receiver wire where it bends
and gently place/push the dome into
the ear canal. Push the dome far
enough into the ear canal so that the
receiver wire lies flush with the head
(check with a mirror).
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NOTE: To avoid whistling, it is important that the tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear.
For other possible reasons, check with the Troubleshooting guide.
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CAUTION: Never attempt to bend or modify the shape of the receiver wire.
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7.4.4 Remove receiver wire with dome
1. Hold the receiver wire with your thumb and forefinger and remove the receiver wire.
7.4.5 Sports lock
Your hearing care professional will apply and adjust the Sports lock.
7.5 Operation of the hearing aid
7.5.1 Push button or Multi-function button
Your hearing aid is equipped with a push button (61 models) or a multi-function button (62 models)
allowing you to use up to four different listening programmes, each of them suitable for certain situations.
1. Tap the push button or multi-function button to switch between programmes.
2. You will then hear one or more beeps. The number of beeps indicates which programme you
have selected (one beep = programme one, two beeps = programme two, etc.).
3. When you turn the hearing aids off and then back on, they always return to the default setting
(programme one and preset volume).
It should not be necessary to control the volume manually. However, in addition to controlling listening programmes, the multi-function button (62 models only) provides you with the ability to adjust the
amplification to your liking.
Your hearing care professional can configure your multi-function button so that you can control the
volume and switch between listening programmes.
Push button (61 models only) Multi-function button (62 models only)
If necessary, your hearing care practitioner can change the default settings for the multi-function button and fill in the following table to indicate the new settings:
Multi-function button action Default setting New Setting
Short press up Increases volume
Short press down Decreases volume
Long press up (3 seconds) Changes programmes
Long press down (3 seconds) Activates streaming
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