I n t E Rto n s c o p e
USER GUIDE - RIE
S460-D
S460-D Open
S460-D HPG
S660-D
S660-D Open
S660-D HPG
Thank you for selecting an Interton hearing system. We are proud of our hearing products and are
confident you have chosen one of the best products available. Please familiarize yourself with the
information in this guide. It contains important instructions for proper use and care, technical performance information, and other general information about your hearing system. Your hearing system
has been adjusted to your particular hearing loss. Your hearing healthcare professional will explain
these adjustments and the special features of your particular model.
Becoming Accustomed to Amplification
While purchasing a hearing system is a major step, it is only one step in a process toward more
comfortable hearing. Successfully adapting to the amplification your hearing system provides takes
time and consistent use.
You will enjoy more benefits from your Interton hearing system by taking the following actions:
• Wear the system regularly in order to get comfortable with using it.
• Begin by wearing your system for short periods of time in quiet environments.
• As you get more comfortable with the system, increase the wearing time and wear your hearing
system 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 an Interton hearing system.
Contents
Your Hearing System 4
On/Off Function 6
Power-on Delay 6
Stand-By Mode 7
Volume Control 7
Changing Memory Programs 8
Dual Microphone System 9
Proper Placement in the Ear 10
Using the Telephone 14
Telecoil 14
Cellular Phone and
Hearing Instrument Compatibility 15
Using Assistive Listening Systems 16
Removing/Inserting the Battery 17
Low Battery Warning 18
Battery Safety 19
Cleaning the Instrument 20
Cleaning the Microphone Sound Inlets 20
Cleaning the Receiver Dome and Tube 21
Cleaning the Earmould 22
Changing the Dome 23
Earwax Management 25
When the Hearing System Is Not in Use 25
Things that Can Damage
Your Hearing System 26
Moisture 26
Temperature Extremes 26
Rough Treatment 27
Corrosive Substances 27
General Warnings 28
Solving Small Problems 30
General Precautions 34
Hearing Instrument Identification 35
Repairs 36
Technical Specifications 36
Notes 37
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Receiver Tube
(Tube)
Microphone 1
(Sound Inlet)
Volume Control
Manufacturer
Dome
Receiver
(Sound Outlet))
Microphone 2
(Sound Inlet)
Memory
Selector
INTERTON
XXX XXXXX
SX60 -D
Model
Serial Number
Battery Door and
On/Off switch
Earmould
Battery Compartment and On/Off switch
Scope 4/Scope 6 Receiver In-the-Ear (RIE)
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On/Off Function
The door to the battery compartment serves as the
On/Off switch for your hearing instrument. When the
door is fully closed, the instrument is on. To turn the
instrument off, press the tab on the base of the
instrument with your fingertip until the battery door
snaps partly open, then put your fingernail under the
nail grip and pull gently to open it completely.
Tip: To reduce battery consumption,
turn the instrument off when it is not in use.
Stand-By Mode
Stand-by mode reduces battery consumption since only a small amount of power is
used. When in stand-by mode, the hearing instrument will not deliver sound to the ear.
You can put the instrument into stand-by mode by holding down the Memory Selector
for more than one second. You will hear a series of beeps, indicating that the instrument
is now in stand-by mode.
To return to functional mode, simply press the Memory Selector once.
Volume Control
Your hearing system is equipped with a toggle volume control.
volume control
Simply press the toggle up to increase the volume, or down to
Power-on delay
Power-on delay allows you to insert the instrument
in your ear without the hearing instru ment squealing.
It delays the switch-on time by 10 seconds after closing the battery compartment. A
beep each second is presented during this time.
decrease the volume.
For each volume step, you will hear a beep signal indicating the
change. The loudness of the beeps will increase as you turn
the volume up and decrease as you turn it down. If you reach
the upper or lower limit of the volume control range, there will
be a different type of beep signal with a lower pitch.
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Changing Memory Programs
Hearing instrument memories are used to store settings optimal
memory selector
in different listening situations. Your hearing healthcare professional may have programmed multiple memories into your hearing
instruments to accommodate your lifestyle needs.
For future reference, ask your hearing health professional to fill in
your memory program information on the notes page at the back
of this guide.
Whenever the hearing instrument is turned on, Memory 1 is auto matically activated. Me-
Dual microphone system
If you want to listen to a person in a noisy environment, the microphones in your hearing
instrument can help you to concentrate on the speech. If the microphones are in the directional mode the background noise will be attenuated. In this mode the sounds in front
of you will be enhanced, so you can hear better the speech of the person you look at.
Your hearing care practitioner can program the device in the required modes.
Depending on your hearing instrument and the setting chosen by you and your hearing
care practitioner switching to and from directional mode can be done automatically.
mories can then be selected by pushing the Memory Selector button on the instrument.
Your hearing instrument may have up to 4 programs.
Special tones will indicate which memory has been activated. One tone will sound when
Memory 1 is activated, two tones will sound when Memory 2 is activated, etc. Memories
are always activated in sequence, for example, with three memories: 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 1.
Consult your hearing healthcare professional if the memory programs in your hearing
instruments need to be reconfigured.
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Proper Placement in the Ear
Inserting the Receiver Dome and RIE Instrument:
• With the battery door open (the off position), hold your hearing instrument by the
tube, right where it bends.
• Hang the instrument over the top of your ear so that the housing portion is behind
your ear and the dome is in front.
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• Push the receiver dome into your ear until it sits comfortably and the tube lies flat
against the side of your head. Note: When the receiver dome is placed correctly,
you should not see the tube sticking out when looking directly into a mirror.
• If you have not already turned on your hearing instrument, switch it on by closing
the battery door.
If you need further help, your hearing healthcare professional will be glad to show you
how to insert your hearing instrument correctly.
Note: If your hearing instrument irritates your ear in any way and prevents you from
wearing your hearing instrument, please contact your hearing healthcare professional.
Never attempt to modify the shape of your hearing instrument yourself.
Inserting the Standard Earmould and RIE Instrument:
• With the battery door half open (Off position), put your earmould between your thumb and index finger and position
its “point” in your ear canal. Now, slide the earmould all
the way into your ear with a gentle, twisting movement.
• Place the hearing instrument behind your ear. Move the
earmould up and down and press gently to ensure it is
positioned correctly in the ear. You will feel when the earmould is positioned correctly.
• Switch on your hearing aid.
Tip: Insertion of the earmould can be easier if you gently pull
your ear backward with your other hand. Opening and closing
your mouth while inserting may also be helpful.
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Removal
To remove the hearing instrument from your ear, simply pull the tube outward with your
thumb and forefinger. Consult your hearing healthcare professional if you have difficulty
removing the hearing instrument.
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