USER GUIDE
10 CIC
30 ITC
40/50 ITE
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Contents page
Your ReSound Hearing Instrument 4-5
Programme Selector 6
Your Programme Environments 7
Stand-by Function 7
On/Off Function 7
SmartStart 8
Low Battery Warning 8
Volume Control 8
Insertion of the Hearing Instrument 9
Removal of the Hearing Instrument 10
Changing the Battery 10
Battery Warning Information 11
Daily Maintenance 12
Cleaning the Microphone Sound Inlet 13
Changing the Sound Outlet Filter/
Cleaning the Sound Outlet 13
Telephone Use 14
Using Assistive Listening Systems 15
Repairs 15
Troubleshooting Guide 16-17
General Precautions 18
Technical Data 19
Key Word Index 20
RESOUND HEARING INSTRUMENT
10 CIC (COMPLETELY-IN-THE-CANAL)
30-D ITC (IN-THE-CANAL)
40-D/50-D ITE (IN-THE-EAR)
PERSONAL HEARING SYSTEM
Congratulations on the purchase of your new fullydigital GN ReSound hearing instrument!
GN ReSound’s state-of-the-art hearing technology,
together with the smallest possible size of a ITE
(In-The-Ear) hearing instrument, 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.
This instruction covers the following ReSound hearing
instruments: 10, 10-P, 10-BP, 30, 30-D, 30-DP, 40-D,
40-DP, 50-D, 50-DP.
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Your ReSound Hearing Instrument
1. Microphone Sound Inlet 6. Volume Control
2. Battery Compartment 7. Programme Selector
3. Removal Cord 8. Model
4. Air Vent 9. Serial Number
5. Sound Outlet 10. Manufacturer
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Your Programme Environments
Programme Description of when to use
Stand-by Function
To put the instrument into stand-by mode, hold down the
pro gramme selector for 5 seconds. You will hear a series of
beeps, and the device is now in stand-by mode.
Before return ing to functional mode, you will need to wait
approximately 5 seconds. After waiting, press the programme selector once. Please note that the instrument is
using a small amount of power when in stand-by mode.
On/Off Function
Your ReSound hearing instrument is
equipped with an on/off switch
integrated into the battery compartment. When the battery
compartment is fully closed,
the instrument is turned on
in its functional mode and programme 1 will be activated. To turn
the instrument off, open the battery
compartment with your fingernail. Whenever you are
not wearing the instrument, remember to turn it off to reduce
battery consumption.
Programme Selector
Your hearing care professional has most likely programmed
multiple programmes into your instrument. You can select
programmes simply by depressing the programme selector
once. You will then hear one or more “beeps”, indicating
which programme you have selected. Your hearing instrument will switch programmes as follows:
Example with 4 programmes: 1 → 2, 2 → 3, 3 → 4, 4 → 1
Example with 3 programmes: 1 → 2, 2 → 3, 3 → 1
Example with 2 programmes: 1 → 2, 2 → 1
You can always return to programme 1 by turning your instrument off and then on again or by placing it in stand-by
mode and then returning to its normal function mode.
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SmartStart
SmartStart allows you the possibility for inserting the instrument in the ear without annoying sounds like squealing. It
delays the switch on time 10 seconds after closing the battery compartment, and is indicated by a beep every second
after closing the battery compartment.
Low Battery Warning
When the battery voltage/power decreases to a low level,
the instrument will inform you by a soft low-battery-warning
signal (beep-beep). The signal indicates you should replace
the battery, why it is recommended that you always keep a
spare battery. The battery-warning signal will be repeated
every 5-10 minutes until the battery runs out of power. The
instrument will then automatically switch off.
Volume Control (optional)
Your instrument might be equiped with a volume control.
With the volume control you can turn the volume up and
down. When wearing the instrument, you can increase the
volume by turning the volume control wheel towards the
front, and reduce volume by turning it towards the back.
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 a different
type of “beep” signal with a lower
pitch. Please note that your instrument has been fitted by your hearing care professional and that your
hearing loss has required a certain
amount of amplification.
This means that you may not be
able to increase the volume as
much as you can decrease it.
Insertion of the Hearing Instrument
To insert the hearing instrument into your ear:
1. Grip the instrument with your thumb and forefinger, either
above and below or on the sides (as shown) with the programme selector on top.
2. Place the sound outlet portion into your ear canal.
3. Insert the hearing instrument carefully with a slight “corkscrew” motion.
By experimenting, you may find a method that is easier
for you. When properly inserted, the instrument should fit
comfortably and tightly in your ear. It is important that the
custom shell fits correctly into your ear. If your hearing instrument irritates your ear in any way and prevents you from
wearing your hearing instrument, please contact your hearing care professional to have the custom shell modified. You
should never attempt to modify the shape of the custom
shell yourself.
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Always use the correct zinc-air battery size for your instrument. Please note that if the battery is weak, the hearing
instrument performance will be reduced. Removing the
battery when you are not wearing the instrument will help
prevent corrosion of the battery contacts and reduce
battery consumption.
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.
Removal of the CIC Hearing Instrument
To remove the hearing instrument, simply grasp the removal
cord with your thumb and forefinger and pull outward.
Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulty
removing the hearing instrument.
Removal of the ITC & ITE Hearing Instrument
To remove the hearing instrument:
1. Gently massage behind your earlobe with an upward and
downward motion to dislodge the instrument.
2. Place your thumb on the bottom and forefinger on the top
of the instrument, and carefully remove the instrument
out of your ear canal with a slight “corkscrew” motion.
By experimenting, you may find a method that is easier
for you. Consult your hearing care professional if you have
difficulty removing the hearing instrument.
Changing the Battery
Open the battery compartment completely using your
fingernail, as described earlier. 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.
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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 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.
Cleaning the Microphone Sound Inlet
For proper function of the microphone, it is important to clean
the sound inlet to remove dust or other sound disturbing debris. The soft brush, provided with your hearing instrument,
can be used for this purpose. Your hearing care professional
can instruct you on how to properly use this tool.
Changing the Sound Outlet Filter/
Cleaning the Sound Outlet
Your ReSound hearing instrument may be equipped with a
sound outlet filter (consult your hearing care professional).
This filter is located at the end of the sound outlet and prevents
debris from getting into the hearing instrument. If the hearing
instrument seems to have lost power and changing the battery does not help, the filter may be blocked, and needs to be
changed. Your hearing care professional can instruct you on
how to change the filter.
If your hearing instrument does not have a filter, ear wax and/
or other debris may collect in the sound channel. The cleaning loop, provided with your hearing instrument, can easily be
used to remove this material. Your hearing care professional
can instruct you on how to properly use this tool. When using
this tool, be careful not to damage or pull the tubing found at
the opening of the sound outlet. If this is pulled out, the hearing instrument may need to be returned for repair.
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Telephone Use
Your hearing instrument may be 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.
If you do not wish to have a telecoil programme, you may
still use the phone while wearing your hearing instrument.
Many hearing instruments will whistle (feedback) when in
close proximity to a telephone. To reduce the potential for
this problem, your hearing instrument is equipped with an
adaptive digital feedback suppression (DFS) system which
allows for use of the telephone while greatly reducing the
chance of feedback. Hold the phone close to the hearing
instrument, but not directly on it. If there is feedback, it may
take a few seconds for the instrument to adapt.
Using the telephone, while wearing your hearing instrument,
may require some practice.
Using Assistive Listening (Tele-loop) Systems
(optional on ITC & ITE)
Many gathering places are equipped with assistive listening
(Tele-loop) systems, e.g. in schools, theaters and houses of
worship. To take advantage of a Tele-loop system, select
the telecoil programme. When the telecoil programme 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 programme, this may be because the loop system is
not operat ing. 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.
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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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE
Dead • Not turned on
• Battery low/dead
• Battery improperly inserted
• Blocked sound outlet
• Blocked cerumen lter
Not loud • Battery low
enough • Instrument loose
• Blocked sound outlet
• Blocked cerumen lter
• Change in hearing
• Excessive ear wax
• Volume set too low
Whistles • Instrument improperly inserted
• Poorly tting instrument
Not clear, • Battery low
Distorted • Poorly tting instrument
If there are any other problems not mentioned in this
guide, please contact your hearing care professional.
POSSIBLE REMEDY
• Turn on
• Replace battery
• Insert battery properly
• Clean sound outlet
• Change cerumen lter
• Replace battery
• Reinsert carefully
• Clean sound outlet
• Change cerumen lter
• 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
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General Precautions
• Consult a physician if you nd 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
radia tion (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.
Technical Data
Maximum Output (2cc Coupler / IEC 60118-7)
10 108 dB SPL (Typical)
10-P 114 dB SPL (Typical)
10-BP 114 dB SPL (Typical)
30 111 dB SPL (Typical)
30-D 111 dB SPL (Typical)
30-DP 118 dB SPL (Typical)
40-D 121 dB SPL (Typical)
40-DP 125 dB SPL (Typical)
50-D 121 dB SPL (Typical)
50-DP 125 dB SPL (Typical)
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Key Word Index
Assistive listening (Tele-loop) systems 15
Battery change 10
Battery compartment 4,10
Cerumen/earwax 13
Cleaning the instrument 12,13
Environmental programmes 7
Insertion 9
Low battery warning 8
Maintenance 12,13
On/off function 7
Programme selector 4,6
Removal 10
SmartStart 8
Sound outlet 5,13
Stand-by mode 7
Telecoil use 14,15
Telephone use 14
Troubleshooting guide 16-17
User operated controls 4,6,8
Volume control 8
Faceplate/Electronics by: GN ReSound A/S
Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC should be directed to GN ReSound A/S.
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16015700-GB-08.08 Rev. A
Worldwide Headquarters
GN ReSound A/S
Lautrupbjerg 9
DK-2750 Ballerup, Denmark
Tel.: +45 45 75 11 11
Fax: +45 45 75 11 19
www.gnresound-group.com
United Kingdom
GN ReSound Ltd.
1 Landscape Close
Weston Business Park
Weston-on-the-Green
Oxon OX25 3SX
Tel.: 0 1869 343 500
Fax: 0 1869 343 466
www.gnresound.co.uk
Australia
GN ReSound Pty. Ltd.
Unit R1 Regent Park Estate
391 Park Road
Regent Park NSW 2143
Tel.: 02 9743 9707
Fax: 02 9743 7472
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.co.nz
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