Panasonic 927150TX User Manual

Operating Instructions
Hearing Instrument R1-W
Before using the Panasonic Hearing Instrument R1-W series, please be aware of the following restrictions:
· R1-W series cannot be used outside the United States.
The Limited Warranty document is enclosed together in the package. Keep it in a secure place. Make sure that it is properly completed, signed with the authorized dispenser’s name, and filled in with date of original purchase, name of dispenser and other important information.
Model No.
Model No.
Model No.
WH-R17C WH-R15C W
H-R13C
Introduction
We would like to thank you for purchasing the
Before Use
Panasonic Hearing Instrument.
The Panasonic Digital Hearing Instrument helps optimize both intelligibility and comprehension for the hearing impaired.
The type of hearing aid that will work best for you depends on the type and severity of your hearing loss and usage conditions. You will need to get a thorough hearing evaluation and have your ears examined by an ear specialist or an audiologist. They will suggest the most appropriate type of hearing aid for you depending on the type and degree of hearing loss. In order to get the right hearing aid that will be tailored to meet your individual needs and lifestyle, be sure to have your hearing aid properly fitted and fine-tuned to your ears, as an improper fit can cause comfort and flexibility issues, and even further damage to the ear.
2
It is important to keep in mind that hearing aids will not restore normal hearing, nor will they halt the progression of hearing loss. They are intended to compensate for impaired hearing. They should be used only for the purpose they are designed and directed. Carefully read the instructions and make sure you fully understand the operation of the hearing aid before using it.
Continuously operating equipment
Contents
Before Use
Package contents ........................................................... 4
Warning to hearing aid dispensers .................................. 6
Important notice for prospective hearing aid users
Operations
Component description ................................................ 20
Basic operational flow .................................................. 20
i-i. Battery insert/removal with Battery Easy Care Tool
i-ii. Manual battery insert/removal ................................. 24
ii. Wearing the hearing instrument ................................ 25
Reference
Carrying case ............................................................... 30
Hearing instrument dryer .............................................. 31
Setting the hearing instrument in the hearing instrument dryer
Wax guard replacement ............................................... 34
Removing the eartip ..................................................... 35
Attaching the eartip ..................................................... 36
Retention loop setup .................................................... 38
Receiver unit replacement ............................................. 40
Top cover replacement ................................................. 41
............
........
21
.32
Children with hearing loss ...................................8
Safety precautions .............................................. 9
Usage instructions ............................................ 16
7
iii. Turning on the hearing instrument
iv. Adjusting the memory switch ....................... 27
v. Adjusting the volume control.........................28
vi. Turning off the hearing instrument ............... 29
vii. Removing the hearing instrument ................29
Use with telephone ..........................................30
Cleaning and maintenance ...............................42
For first-time users ............................................43
Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 44
How family and friends can help .......................46
Performance ....................................................47
Specifications ...................................................55
Information ...................................................... 56
FCC compliance ................................................ 59
Warranty and customer service .............Back cover
................
26
Before UseOperationsReference
Before Use
3
Package contents
The Panasonic hearing instrument R1-W series comes with the following items.
Before Use
If there are any missing or defective items, please inform your dispenser.

Components
· Wax guard QTY: 2
· Replacement tool for wax guard QTY: 1
· Retention loo p QTY: 1
· Battery Eas y Care To ol QTY: 1
· Hearing instrumen t dryer QTY: 1
4
· Main unit QTY: 1 (Receiver unit and eartip are integrated with the main unit by dispenser.)
Main unit
Receiver unit
Eartip
· Carrying Case QTY: 1
Plastic bag containing desiccant
Cleaning brush

Documentation set
· Operating Instructions
· Quick T ips
· Limited Warrant y

Battery (sold-separately)
· Zinc air bat tery (size13)

Optional Accessories (sold-separately)
· Consult your dispenser.
Remote Control (WH-0M1201A)
VOL
MEMORY
Hearing Hub (WH-0M1101A)
Before Use
5
Warning to hearing aid dispensers
A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective

Before Use
hearing aid user to consult a physician if it is determined through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions:
· Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
· History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
· History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days.
· Acute or chronic dizziness.
· Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days.
· Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz (Hz), 1 000 Hz, and 2 000 Hz.
6
· Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal.
· Pain or discomfort in the ear.
A hearing aid must be programmed and adjusted by
the dispenser on an individual basis. Inappropriate hearing aid setting may cause damage to the ears of your customers. If you have any questions about fitting, contact the Panasonic sales division below.
Company name:
Panasonic Corporation of North America Healthcare Group
Address:
One Panasonic Way, 1H-6, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.:
1-888-422-6309
Important notice for prospective hearing aid users
Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased.
Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing aid evaluation.
The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing evaluation to assess your ability to hear
with and without a hearing aid. The evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs.
If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician. The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged.
Before Use
7
Children with hearing loss
In addition to seeing a physician for a medical
Before Use
evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problem in language development and the educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.
8
Safety precautions
Follow the instructions below to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the hearing instrument.
The following symbols are used throughout this document, and contain important differences

regarding the probability of serious injury. These definitions are as follows:
WARNING
CAUTION
The following symbols specify behavior or actions which are not allowed and an instruction that

must be carried out.
Do Not (Not Allowed)
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a possible hazard which if not avoided moderate injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe result in property damage.
Mandatory
Attention, consult ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENT
may result in
practices that can
minor to
Before Use
9
Safety precautions
(Continued)
Before Use
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
A hearing instrument and its components can be a choking and cause possible internal injury if swallowed. To prevent accidental
ingestion of hearing instrument or its components and/or accessories, secure them in a safe place where they are not accessed by infants, small children, pets, or others who might accidentally swallow them.
· If sw allowed, obtain immediate medical
attention.
10
WARNING
hazard
Keep batteries away from children and pets.
Hearing instrument batteries can be easily swallowed and pose a choking hazard and possible internal injury. To prevent accidental ingestion, secure batteries in a safe place where they are not accessed by infants, small children, and pets. Dispose of used batteries immediately.
·If swallowed, call the 24-hour National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline collect at 1-(202)-625-3333. Seek medical attention.
WARNING
Do not let others use your hearing instrument.
Inappropriate use of a hearing instrument can cause severe damage to the ear. Do not let children play with the hearing instrument. Keep the hearing instrument out of reach of children.
Do not disassemble, short-circuit, or expose the zinc air battery to water or fire.
Failure to heed this warning may result in leakage or explosion, which can lead to injury or contamination of surrounding factors.
Before Use
11
Safety precautions
(Continued)
Before Use
CAUTION
Do not use the hearing instrument near any device that emits high frequency radio waves or generates a strong magnetic field.
The hearing instrument may emit acoustic feedback which can result in hearing damage.
•Remove your hearing aid while undergoing any kind of electromagnetic treatment such as X-Rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT), Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electrocardiogram (ECG), Short-Wave Diathermy, or other electrical or magnetic treatment.
•Other types of radiation such as burglary alarms, room surveillance systems, radio equipment, and mobile phone will not damage the hearing aid. They could, however, affect the sound quality or produce unusual sounds in the hearing aids.
12
CAUTION
Do not modify or disassemble the hearing instrument.
Failure to heed this warning may result in damage to the ear.
· Contact your dispenser if you need to have your hearing instrument adjusted, or if you encounter unexpected behavior of the hearing instrument.
Do not use any other receiver unit.
Use of another type of receiver unit that is not provided by your dispenser may generate loud sound, which can damage hearing.
Do not immerse the hearing aid in water, and do not allow it to get wet.
Before Use
It may short-circuit and become damaged.
Make sure that the battery is fresh and installed correctly.
Pay attention to the polarity. Inserting the battery incorrectly can result in a burst, leak, or damage to the unit.
13
Safety precautions
(Continued)
Before Use
Confirm that the hearing instrument is completely free of burrs and cracks.
Rugged projection like sharp edges and rough burrs protruding from the surface of the hearing instrument can cause cuts and nicks to the skin.
· When cleaning your hearing aid, wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Never use organic solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, or benzene. Failure to heed this caution may result in deformation of the hearing instrument or cracking on the surface.
14
CAUTION
Before wearing a hearing aid, have your ear
examined by a licensed physician, or get a hearing evaluation from a hearing instrument specialist or an audiologist.
If the wrong type of a hearing aid is selected, or a hearing aid is used in an improper manner, it can cause ear or hearing damage.
Ask the dispenser for a proper fit.
Inappropriate fitting may result in damage to your hearing. Have your hearing aid fitted to your individual needs.
CAUTION
Stop using the hearing instrument if you experience any physical discomfort.
If you keep using the hearing instrument when you suffer from headache, dizziness, pain in the ear or skin abnormality at the ear such as swelling and rash, your condition may become worse.
· Stop using the hearing aid immediately and consult your physician.
Before wearing the hearing instrument, make sure that the eartip fits into place.
If the eartip is not securely attached, it may come off and remain in the ear. Never attempt to remove the eartip with use of any device. Attempting to remove it on your own may cause damage to the ear. Consult your physician immediately.
· Do not use eartip if damaged.
Before Use
15
Usage instructions
Before Use
Care and handling instructions
For proper care and handling of your hearing instrument, be sure to read and follow the instructions below. Preventive maintenance can help extend the life span of your hearing instrument.
Stop using the hearing instrument if you notice

draining fluid from your ears. Do not use the hearing instrument without resolving any problems that may cause drainage from the ear. Discharge from the ear adhering to the receiver may obstruct the sound, affect the hearing quality, or damage the hearing instrument Consult your physician to resolve the draining condition.
Clean the ear canal before each use of the hearing

instrument. Eartips can collect cerumen (earwax), which can clog the earphone and lower the sound quality. Safely clean earwax out of your ear.
16
Do not drop, hit or shake the hearing instrument. Do not

subject it to high impact, vibration, or impact. Drops and impacts will cause scratches, cracks and damage.
Do not forcefully bend or pull on the receiver.

The receiver can get deformed. The hearing instrument and its remote control and

Hearing Hub are designed to comply with the United States regulations and are intended for use in the United States.
If you experience some physical discomfort such as pain

in the ear or skin abnormality, stop using the hearing instrument, seek immediate medical treatment then contact your dispenser.
Take off the hearing instrument before you go to sleep.

After using hair styling products and skin care products,

do not touch the hearing instrument without first washing your hands. Do not put sunscreen or tanning lotion around the area where your skin comes in direct contact with the hearing instrument.
Avoid high temperatures, moisture, humidity and dust.

· Do not use the hearing instrument in the shower or while swimming.
· Do not touch the hearing instrument with wet hands.
· Remove the hearing instrument before applying hair spray.
· Do not use the hearing instrument with wet hair. Dry your hair as leaving it soaking wet will wet your hearing instrument.
· Do not leave or store the hearing instrument in a damp location (bathroom), dusty environment or in direct sunlight, high temperature or humidity (such as in an automobile).
The hearing instrument has no special protection

against ingress of water.
CAUTION
· Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic agents mixed with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide.
Before Use
17
Usage instructions
Before Use
Proper battery handling and maintenance
Individual zinc air cells are stored with an adhesive

tab. The factory seal must not be peeled off until the battery is required for use.
The tab seals the air hole on the battery. Once the tab is

removed, it takes approximately 30 seconds before the battery is activated. Wait until the battery is ready.
If you do not use the hearing

instrument for a week or longer, remove the battery and put the tab back on its plus (+) end. Place the battery with the plus (+) sign facing down and store the battery in an area that sustains approximately 60 percent moisture. If you fail to do this, the battery will deteriorate quickly and will be completely exhausted in about a month.
18
Zinc air battery
(Continued)
Adhesive tab
If the battery is running low, the hearing instrument will

make an alert or warning chime. If the battery has not been used for a long period of time,

it may swell. A weak or dead battery can severely affect the functioning of your hearing instrument. Replace it with a new one immediately.
The amount of battery life varies depending on the type

and amplification of your hearing instruments and the number of hours of use.
Moisture accumulation in the hearing instrument causes

not to function correctly. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. With or without an adhesive tab, do not stack more than

three batteries on top of each other or let them come in contact with each other.
Loading...
+ 42 hidden pages