ReSound MA3T50-P, MA30-P, MA2T30-P, MA1T30-P, MA10-P User Manual

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USER GUIDE
ReSound Match CIC, ITC & ITE
MA50-P, MA3T50-P, MA2T50-P
MA30, MA30-P, MA2T30-P, MA1T30-P
MA10-P, MA1T10-P, MA2T10-P
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RESOUND Match IN-THE-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENTS PERSONAL HEARING SYSTEM
Congratulations on the purchase of your new fully-digital ReSound hearing instrument!
This booklet describes the features available for the custom fit hearing instrument models in the ReSound Match product line. The available options depend on the hearing instrument mo­del; your hearing care professional will highlight the features of your particular hearing instrument.
ReSound’s advanced technology and customized programmes, selected by your hearing care professional, will offer you the best possible hearing solution to maximize listening situations in your family life, your professional life and your social life.
Your hearing instrument has been adjusted for your individual hearing loss. Please familiarize yourself with the information in this booklet. Proper understanding and use of your new ReSound hearing instrument will allow you to derive maximum hearing benefit.
This instruction manual covers the following ReSound Match custom products: - MA50-P, MA3T50-P, MA2T50-P
- MA30, MA30-P, MA2T30-P, MA1T30-P
- MA10-P, MA1T10-P, MA2T10-P
ReSound Match is a trademark of GN ReSound A/S.
This booklet & your instrument
In this booklet you will find instructions for inserting, using and caring for your new hearing instrument.
Contents page
Your ReSound Match Hearing Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
On/Off Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Low Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Changing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Battery Warning Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Inserting the Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Removing the Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Recognizing Left & Right instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pre-set Control (Trimmers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Telephone use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning the Microphone Sound Inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Key Word Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Your ReSound Match MA10-P, MA1T10-P and MA2T10-P Hearing Instrument
Your ReSound Match MA30, MA30-P, MA2T30-P and MA1T30-P Hearing Instruments
Your ReSound Match MA50-P, MA3T50-P and MA2T50-P Hearing Instrument
Turning on and off
Your ReSound Match custom aid is equipped with an on/off switch integrated into the battery compartment. Turn your hearing instrument on by closing the battery door. Turn your instrument off by opening up the battery door.
• Turning your instrument off when you are not using it will in­crease the battery life.
• At night, turn off your instrument and open the battery door completely. It will allow moisture in your instrument to evaporate and will increase the instrument’s life span.
Sound Outlet
Microphone & Filter
Battery Compar tment
Removal cord
Volume Control
Microphone & Filter
Battery Compar tment
Trimmer 1
Sound Outlet
Trimmers
Battery Compar tment
Volume Control
Sound Outlet
Microphone & Filter
On-close
Off-open
Screw Volume (Red)
Trimmer 2
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Low Battery Warning
The hearing instrument has a soft low-battery-warning signal (beep-beep) that you will hear when the battery voltage/power gets too low. The signal indicates you should replace the bat­tery. We recommend that you always carry a spare battery with you. The battery-warning signal will be repeated every 5-10 mi­nutes until the battery runs out of power. The instrument will then automatically turn off.
Changing the Battery
Open the battery compartment completely, using your finger­nail to pull back on the small ridge located at the top of the door. After removing the old battery, insert the new one with the“+” (flat) side facing the “+” on the battery door. Make sure the battery has been placed correctly into the slot.
Instrument type Battery type
- MA50-P, MA3T50-P, MA2T50-P 13 zinc-air
- MA30, MA30-P, MA2T30-P, MA1T30-P 312 zinc-air
- MA10-P, MA1T10-P, MA2T10-P 10A zinc-air
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 prolong battery life.
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, seek immediate medical attention.
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Inserting your instrument
To insert the hearing instrument into your ear:
1. Grip the instrument with your thumb and forefinger, either above, below or on the sides of the hearing instrument
(as shown). The hearing instrument will have
a blue (left ear) or red (right ear) coloured dot to indi cate which ear it fits. Please make sure that this dot points upwards on the CIC when insert ed into the ear (see more on this on page 10).
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 snugly 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.
Removing your instrument
To remove the hearing instrument:
1. Gently massage behind your earlobe with an upward and downward motion to dislodge the instrument.
2. 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.
3. The CIC hearing instrument will have a removal cord attached to it as it is smaller.
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Recognising left and right instrument
Your hearing instrument is custom-made to fit your ear. There­fore, right and left instruments differ in shape.
Your hearing instrument is marked with either a left or right in­dication:
• A left instrument has a blue wax guard or blue dot;
• A right instrument has a red wax guard or red dot.
This is easy to remember: Red = Right.
The colour dot must point upwards on the CIC instruments when inserted into the ear.
Do not switch your hearing instruments. Please ensure you are inserting the correct instrument into your ear.
Volume Control
There is a control on each hearing instrument that enables you to in­crease or decrease the volume. The control style will vary depending on the hearing instrument model.
CIC
The volume control is located in the red trimmer on your CIC instrument. To increase the volume in your CIC instrument, use a small screw driver, or similar device, to turn the trimmer counter-clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn the trimmer clockwise.
ITC & ITE
A circular volume control is located on the ITC and ITE hearing instruments Use your index finger to press on the control.
To increase the volume with the instrument fit to your ear, turn the volume control wheel clockwise (towards the front of your head). To reduce the volume, turn the volume control wheel counter-clockwise (towards the back of your head.).
Please note that your instrument has been fit by your hearing care professional and that your hearing loss requires a certain amount of amplification. This will also effect how much you are able to increase the volume on your instrument.
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Pre-set Control (Trimmers)
Pre-set controls (Trimmers) are placed on top of your CIC, ITC or ITE instrument (see illustrations on page 4 & 5) and will help your hearing care professional adjust the setting of your hearing in­strument according to the individual characteristics of your particular hearing loss.
The pre-set controls will have been adjusted by your hearing care professional during your fitting session.
The control settings should therefore NOT BE ALTERED or read­justed except by your hearing care professional.
Trimmer description
The 3 optional trimmers are color-coded. Each of these trim­mers has adjustments on it that can be used to customize the hearing instrument for your particular hearing loss.
Green Low frequency Adjustment for low pitched sounds
Trimmer control for improved speech clarity
Black MPO Control Adjustment for the loudness of sounds
Trimmer for improved sound comfort.
Yellow High frequency Adjustment for high pitched sounds to Trimmer control eliminate feedback in your instrument and /or tinny sounds.
Trimmers available in ReSound Match custom family
The options available on your custom product will vary depend­ing on the ReSound Match model you purchased. Your hearing care professional will select the appropriate trimmers based on your hearing loss.
Below you will find an overview of the various options available for each hearing instrument model:
* The Match CIC has the option of a volume trimmer. Depending on the ear size, there may also be room for an additional trim­mer.
Description of the table above:
• Yes the device will have this option as a standard configuration
• Optional the device can be fit with this control/trimmer
• (Optional) the device can be fit with this trimmer, if the size of the ear is large enough.
Volume control (Optional) Yes Yes
Match CIC Match ITC Match ITE
Low frequency
control trimmer
MPO
control trimmer
High frequency
control trimmer
Total number of
Optional trimmers
(Optional) Optional Optional
(Optional) Optional Optional
(Optional) Optional Optional
1 (2)* 1-2 2-3
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Telephone use
Using the telephone, while wearing your hearing instrument, may re­quire some practice. Many hearing instruments will whistle when the phone is held up against them.
Place the telephone receiver as shown in the drawing. If you hear a “whistle” sound, try moving the telephone receiver so it is not touching the hearing aid.
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Daily Maintenance
Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth/brush or tissue after use to remove oil or moisture. If the instru­ment has been exposed to high hu­midity or perspiration, enclose it in a sealed container together with a drying agent (desiccant) overnight. Consult with your hearing care professional regarding 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, ear wax or other debris. The soft brush, provided with your hearing instrument, can be used for this purpose. Consult your hearing care professional regarding proper use of the tool.
Changing the Sound Outlet Filter/Cleaning the Sound Outlet
Your ReSound Match 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 need 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 placed at the opening of the sound outlet. If this is pulled out, the hearing instrument may need to be returned for repair.
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
No sound • Not turned on
• Dead battery
• Battery improperly inserted
• Blocked sound outlet filter
Not loud • Loose shell enough • Change in hearing
• Excessive ear wax
• Blocked sound outlet filter
• Volume set too low
Whistles • Loose shell
• Build-up of earwax
• Instrument settings not optimal
Sound not clear • Weak battery or distorted • Poorly fitting shell
• Hearing instrument damaged
• Hearing instrument settings not optimal
If you experience additional problems not addressed in this guide, please contact your hearing care professional.
POSSIBLE REMEDY
• Turn on
• Replace battery
• Insert battery properly
• Change filter or consult your hearing care professional
• Reinsert carefully
• Consult your hearing care professional
• Consult your physician
• Change filter or consult your hearing care professional
• Consult your hearing care professional
• Remove and reinsert
• Consult your hearing care professional
• 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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Technical Data
Maximum Output (2cc Coupler / IEC 60118-7)
MA10-P, MA1T10-P, MA2T10-P 113 dB SPL (Typical)
MA30 113 dB SPL (Typical)
MA30-P, MA2T30-P, MA1T30-P 118 dB SPL (Typical)
MA50-P, MA3T50-P, MA2T50-P 126 dB SPL (Typical)
General Precautions
• Consult a physician if you find a foreign object in your ear
canal, if you experience skin irritation or if excessive earwax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument.
• Different types of radiation, e.g. from NMR, MRI or CT scan-
ners, may damage the hearing instrument. Therefore, do not wear the hearing instrument during these or other correspon­ding scanning procedures. Other types of radiation (burglar 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.
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Key Word Index
Battery change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 18, 19
Battery compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5, 6
Cleaning the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Low battery warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
On/off switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Telephone use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 19
Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5, 11, 13, 18
Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC should be directed to GN ReSound A/S.
Faceplate/Electronics by: GN ReSound A/S
Worldwide Headquarters
GN ReSound A/S Lautrupbjerg 7 DK-2750 Ballerup, Denmark Tel.: +45 45 75 11 11 Fax: +45 45 75 11 19 www.resound.com
United Kingdom
GN ReSound Ltd. Kirtlington Business Centre Portway Kirtlington Oxon OX5 3JA Tel.: +44 1869 352 800 Fax: +44 1869 343 466 www.gnresound.co.uk
Australia
GN ReSound Pty. Ltd. Unit R1 Regents Park Estate 391 Park Road Regents Park NSW 2143 Tel.: (free) 1800 658 955 Fax: +61 2 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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