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ReSound Unite
TM
Mini Microphone
USER GUIDE
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Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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. 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:
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a ReSound Unite™ Mini
Microphone, a high quality streamer of speech and sound.
ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone streams speech directly to
your hearing instrument.
The line-in functionality of the Mini Microphone will provide
you with a streamed audio signal (mono) from your HiFi stereo,
personal computer, TV or similar device directly to your hearing
instruments.
Please read this manual carefully to fully benefit from the
ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone. Ask your hearing care
professional if you have any questions.
For further information you can also visit the www.resound.com/
unite web site.
For your safety, carefully read the chapter Important Information,
Starting on page 23.
FCC ID: X26SM-1
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National restrictions:
Norway: You are not allowed to operate the equipment within 20
km of the centre of Ny Ålesund.
France: You are not allowed to operate the equipment outdoors.
Italy: Product is for private use. You are not allowed to operate the
equipment outside own premises.
This product is in compliance with the following regulatory
standards:
In EU: The device conforms to the essential requirements
according to - Annex I of Council directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD) and essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The declaration of
conformity may be consulted at www.resound.com
In US: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, subpart C, section 15.247
In Canada: IC 6941C-SM1
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the Mini Microphone and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to 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.
Intended use
ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone is intended to enable
ReSound hearing instrument users to better follow speech or
listen to other audio signals. The essential performance of the
ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone is to transfer signals from
the microphone or other audio devices to a ReSound wireless
hearing instrument.
List of countries
Products are intended for sale in countries within European
Economic Area as well as Switzerland.
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Contents
Description ........................................8
Getting Started....................................10
Turning your Mini Microphone ON and OFF ..............11
Pairing to your hearing instruments.....................12
Start streaming ....................................15
Stop streaming ....................................17
Wearing Your ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone..........17
Light Indicator (LED) ................................18
Using the Line-in...................................19
Volume Control ....................................21
Important Information ...............................23
General warnings ..................................24
General precautions ................................25
Technical specifications .............................31
Warranty .........................................32
Troubleshooting Guide ..............................34
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1 this device may not cause interference, and
2 this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Other identified applicable international regulatory requirements
in countries outside EU and US. Please refer to local country requirements for these areas.
Products are categorized as receiver class 2 according to EN 300
328.
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5 Volume control
6 Light indicator (LED)
7 Clip
8 Pairing button
Description
1 Mini-USB connector for charging
2 Microphone inlet
3 Line-in input
4 ON/OFF switch
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• For safety reasons, recharge the battery only with chargers
supplied by ReSound.
Do not charge the Unite Mini Microphone while it is on
your body.
Turning your Mini Microphone ON and OFF
To turn ON your ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone slide the ON/
OFF switch (4 on page 8) down to the ON position. A white”I” icon
will be visible on the switch and the LED indicator will now blink
green every 2,5 second.
To turn it OFF, slide the ON/OFF switch up to the OFF position.
The LED will now stop blinking.
If battery level is low the LED will blink yellow every 2 seconds.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery
Before using your ReSound
Unite™ Mini Microphone, you need
to fully charge the rechargeable
battery. To charge it, plug the
charging cable as shown in the
picture to the right. Then plug the
other end of the charging cable into
a power outlet.
During the charging process, the
LED indicator will show a solid red
light. When fully charged and still
connected to the charger, the LED
will turn solid green interrupted by a
red blink every 2 seconds.
Charging an empty battery typically takes about 3 hours. It is safe
to leave the charger connected overnight – the battery cannot be
overcharged.
• When charging your ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone for the
first time, leave it to charge for at least 3 hours, even if the battery indicator indicates that the battery is fully charged.
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3. While pairing mode is activated, close the battery doors
of both hearing instruments and make sure they are ON. A
successful pairing will be indicated by an audible melody
played in both hearing instruments.
You are now ready to use the ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone!
Pairing the Mini Microphone in channel 2 or 3
To pair the Mini Microphone in channel 2, press the pairing button
twice. The LED will now blink yellow twice every 2 seconds to
indicate that it is ready to be paired in channel 2. Close the battery
doors on the hearing instruments.
Pairing to your hearing instruments
Note! The following information is intended primarily for your hearing care professional, who in most cases will complete the tasks
that are necessary before the ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone
can be used with your hearing instruments. However, the process
is designed to be simple and most people can do it themselves.
It is possible to pair up to three Unite™ streaming devices - e.g.
one Mini Microphone and two TV streamers (optional Unite™
accessory) - with a given pair of hearing instruments. Therefore,
channel 1, 2 or 3 must be selected when starting the pairing
process.
Pairing the Mini Microphone in channel 1
1. Make sure ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone is turned ON.
Your hearing instruments must be OFF – open the battery
door.
2. Remove the silver cap from the Mini Microphone. With the
tip of a pen or similar object, press the small pairing
button one time on the front of your ReSound Unite™ Mini
Microphone (see picture on the next page). The LED will
now blink yellow once every 2 seconds to indicate that
is ready to be paired in channel 1. Your ReSound Unite™ Mini
Microphone will remain in pairing mode for 20 seconds.
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To pair the Mini Microphone in channel 3, press the pairing button three times. The LED will now blink yellow three times every
2 seconds to indicate that it is ready to be paired in channel 3.
Close the battery doors on the hearing instruments.
Pairing blinking pattern:
Start streaming
Turn on the Mini Microphone and make sure your hearing instruments are turned on as well. Streaming may be started in one of
two ways.
1. Press and hold the push button on both hearing instruments
for about three seconds in order to listen to the streamed
audio signal. Once ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone has
been connected an audible melody will play in your hearing
instruments and will be followed by the streamed sound.
2. If you have a ReSound Unite™ Remote Control (optional),
simply press the Unite™ streaming button. Doing so will
briefly show a search icon in the remote control display. Once
the hearing instruments connect to ReSound Unite™ Mini
Microphone, a short melody will be played in both ears to
confirm the presence of streamed audio and a streaming
icon will appear in the display. The streamed sound can now
be heard in your hearing instruments.
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Stop streaming
• With the ReSound Unite™ Remote Control (optional) you just
have to press the “P” button, located in the center of the key
pad. This will return the hearing instruments to the last program used. You may also press the home button to return to
your default settings.
• If you are using the telephone with ReSound Unite™ Phone
Clip or PhoneNow™, streaming of ReSound Unite™ Mini
Microphone will be temporarily disrupted. When you have
ended your phone call, streaming will resume.
Note! You may get out of range (>7m) from your ReSound
Unite™ Mini Microphone. If you get back in range within
5 minutes, your hearing instruments will automatically
reconnect and continue streaming.
Wearing Your ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone
Clip your ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone on the speaker’s
jacket or other clothing. Place the device within a range of 1020cm from the speaker’s mouth.
Start streaming on a 2nd or 3rd ReSound Unite™
Mini Microphone unit
If your hearing instrument is paired to more than one streaming
device, you can start streaming in two ways.
1. Press and hold the hearing instrument push button for about 3
seconds a 2nd or 3rd time to access the 2nd or 3rd ReSound
Unite™ streaming device.
2. If you use a Unite™ Remote Control, press the streaming button on the Unite™ Remote Control a 2nd or 3rd time to access
the 2nd or 3rd ReSound Unite™ streaming device.
Connected to
Mini Microphone
Streaming button
Searching for
Mini Microphone
The up to 3 ReSound Unite™ streaming devices are initially
labeled by letter designator A, B or C, and the device in use
is shown on the Remote Control display.
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Using the Line-in
The Line-in (3 on page 8) can be used to stream audio signals
from most auxiliary audio devices through the ReSound Unite™
Mini Microphone’s line input directly to your hearing instrument
1 Insert the included jack cable into the Line-in plug on the
ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone
2 Plug the other end of the jack cable into the AUDIO OUT on the
audio device you want to stream from.
Light Indicator (LED)
The Light indicator (6 on page 9) on your ReSound Unite™ Mini
Microphone serves as a multipurpose user interface, providing
information on the status of your device.
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Volume Control
ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone has been designed to provide a comfortable listening level from the moment it is activated.
However, for some devices or listening environments it may be
desirable to adjust the listening volume. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Keep in mind that volume adjustments apply to the streamed signal only, not the volume of normal
environmental sounds.
• Use the “+” and “-“ keys (5 on page 9) to adjust volume to a
comfortable level. Make sure that your hearing instruments are
comfortably adjusted before you change the settings with the
volume control.
Note: When using the Mini Microphone as a microphone
the last volume setting will be stored. When using the
Line-in, the volume setting will revert to the default level
when the Mini Microphone is turned OFF and ON again to avoid
an uncomfortable loud initial sound level when used with different
audio sources.
Note: When using the ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone
with a TV the HEADPHONE output terminal is usually
located on the side or front of the TV. When using the
HEADPHONE output terminal on the TV, usually only the person wearing the hearing instruments will hear the sound, and
the TV speakers are muted. Your TV may support speakers and
HEADPHONE being on simultaneously, check your TV manual for
instructions.
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Important Information
Maintenance and Care
• Clean the ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone using a damp
cloth. Never use household cleaning products (washing
powder, soap etc…) or alcohol to clean the device
• When ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone is not in use, turn it
OFF and store it safely
• Protect ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone from excessive
moisture (bathing, swimming) and heat (radiator, car dashboard). Protect it from excessive shock and vibration.
• Protect the microphone and charger inlets from debris and
dirt. If necessary, use the cleaning brush provided with your
hearing instruments to clean these areas.
• Use the Resound Unite™ Remote Control (optional) to
adjust the streaming volume in the hearing instrument. Ask
your hearing care professional for more information about this
accessory.
• The volume can in some cases be further adjusted at the
signal source, for example by turning the TV itself down.
In many cases this will adjust the volume of both streamed
audio (transmitted wirelessly to your hearing instruments) and
non-streamed audio (sounds reaching the hearing instrument
microphones in the normal fashion). Of course, this will also
affect listening volume for others in the room.
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the product has been dropped in a liquid, discontinue use and
contact your hearing care professional.
• Dispose of the product according to local standards and regulations.
• Do not use in areas where there are explosive hazards.
Ignition of flammable atmospheres
• Do not use the product in environments where there is a danger of ignition of flammable gasses
General precautions
• Do not use this device in locations where it is forbidden to use
electronic devices.
• X-ray radiation (e.g. CT scans, MRI scans) may adversely affect
the correct functioning of this device. We recommend that you
switch the device OFF before undergoing X-ray procedures
and keep it outside the room.
• High-powered electronic equipment, larger electronic installations and metallic structures may impair and significantly
reduce the operating range.
General warnings
• Young children can wrap cords and lanyards / key chains
around their neck causing the risk of strangulation. Therefore,
always keep cords and lanyards / Key chains out of reach of
children.
• ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone uses low-powered digitally coded transmissions in order to communicate with other
wireless devices. Although unlikely, nearby electronic devices
may be affected. In that case, move the ReSound Unite™ Mini
Microphone away from the affected electronic device.
• When using ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone and the device
is affected by electromagnetic interference, move away from
the source.
• Avoid exposing your product to rain, moisture or other liquids
to protect against damage to the product or injury to you.
• Keep the product and any cords and cables away from
operating machinery.
• If the product overheats, if the product has been dropped
or damaged, if the product has a damaged cord or plug, or if
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BUILT-IN BATTERY CARE: Please observe the
following if the product contains a battery
• Your product is powered by a rechargeable battery.
• The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after
two or three complete charge and discharge cycles.
• The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of
times, but will eventually wear out.
• Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the product
when not in use.
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over
time.
• Leaving the product in hot places, such as in a closed car in
the summer conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime
of the battery.
• A product with a cold battery may not work temporarily, even
when the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is
particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing.
• If the hearing instruments do not respond to the device because of an unusual field disturbance, move away from the
disturbing field.
• Your hearing instruments and this device were given a unique
communication code during the fitting. This ensures that the
device will not affect hearing instruments worn by others.
• Do not make any changes or modifications to this device.
• Opening the ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone might damage
it. If problems occur which cannot be resolved, consult your
hearing care professional.
• ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone may only be repaired by
an authorized service center.
• Do not use ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone in areas where
RF transmission is prohibited, e.g. air planes etc.
• Do only connect ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone to
connections which it is explicitly intended for.
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Battery warning!
• ”Caution” – The battery used in this product may present a risk
of fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
• Do not attempt to open the product or replace the battery.
It is built-in and not changeable. Use of other batteries may
present a risk of fire or explosion and the warranty will be
terminated.
• The battery in your product can not be removed or replaced
by the user. Any attempt to do so is risky and may result in
damage of the product.
• Only recharge the ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone only
with a power supply unit that has been supplied together with
the product.
• Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please
recycle when possible.
• Do not dispose the battery as household waste or in a fire as
it may explode.
• Batteries may explode if damaged.
CHARGER CARE: Please observe the following if the product is supplied with a charger
• Do not attempt to charge your product with anything other
than the AC adapter provided. The use of any other types may
damage or destroy the product and could be dangerous. Use
of other chargers may invalidate any approval or warranty.
• For availability of approved enhancements, please check with
your hearing care professional.
• Charge the product according to the instructions supplied
with the product.
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Charger warning!
• When you disconnect the power cord or any enhancement,
grasp and pull the plug, not the cord.
• Never use a charger that is damaged.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the charger as it may expose
you to dangerous electric shock.
• Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock or fire when
the product is subsequently used.
• Avoid charging your product in extremely high or low temperatures and do not use the charger outdoors or in damp areas.
• Do not charge the ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone while it
is on your body.
Technical specifications
Operating range: up to 7 meters or more
Power supply: External wall adapter
Wireless: 2,4 GHz
Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degree C
Storage temperature: -20 to 45 degree C
Temperature test, transport and storage information
The product is subject to various tests in temperature and damp
heating cycling between -25 C and +70C according to internal
and industry standards.
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What is not covered by this warranty?
Problems arising from improper handling or care, excessive use,
accidents, repairs made by an unauthorized party, exposure to
corrosive conditions or damage due to foreign objects entering
the device are NOT covered by the limited warranty and may void
it. The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you
might have under applicable national legislation governing sale
of consumer products. Your Hearing Care Professional may have
issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited
warranty. Please consult your Hearing Care Professional for
further information.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Warranty
The ReSound Unite™ Mini Microphone is covered by a limited
warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months
from the day of the original purchase. Please notice that extended
warranties may apply in your country. Please contact your local
Hearing Care Professional for more information.
What is covered by this warranty?
Any electrical component, that because of workmanship, manufacturing or design defects fails to function properly under normal use during life of this warranty will be replaced or repaired
at no charge for parts or labour when returned to the point of
purchase.
If it is determined that repair is not feasible, the entire unit may be
replaced with an equivalent unit upon mutual agreement of the
Hearing Care Professional and the customer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
The streaming button on the
Remote Control is pressed
but with no effect at all
The Unite Mini Microphone
and hearing instruments have
not been paired
The Remote Control and hearing instruments are not within
wireless range
Carry out pairing process
Assure that Remote Control and hearing instruments are
within wireless range and activate streaming again
The push button on the
hear ing instrument has been
pressed for more than 3 seconds but with no effect at all
The Unite Mini Microphone
and hearing instruments have
not been paired
Carry out pairing process
The pairing button on the
Unite Mini Microphone
is pressed but no pairing
melody is played in the
hearing instrument
The Unite Mini Microphone
and hearing instrument are not
within wireless range
The Unite Mini Microphone
and hearing instrument have
not been simultaneously in
pairing mode
Assure that Unite Mini MIcrophone and hearing instruments
are within wireless range and repeat pairing process
Repeat pairing process and assure that the battery doors
on both hearing instruments are closed within 20 seconds
after the pairing button has been pressed on the Unite Mini
Microphone
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
The streaming button on the
Remote Control is pressed
but no streamed audio signal
is found when searched for
(indicated by an ‘X’ icon on
the display)
The Unite Mini Microphone
and hearing instrument are not
within wireless range
The Unite Mini Microphone is
not powered on
The battery level of the Unite
Mini Microphone is too low to
support streaming
An audio device has been
connected to the Line-in plug
but the device is powered off
or the output has been muted
Assure that Unite Mini Microphone and hearing instruments
are within wireless range and activate streaming again
Power on the Unite Mini Microphone and activate streaming
again
Charge the battery
Power on or unmute the external audio device
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
There is no sound in the
hearing instruments although
still being in the streaming
program
The Unite Mini Microphone
and hearing instrument have
become out of wireless range
The Unite Mini Microphone is
no longer powered on
The battery level of the Unite
Mini Microphone has become
too low to support streaming
An audio device has been
connected to the Line-in plug
but the device has been
powered off or the output
muted
Assure that Unite Mini Microphone and hearing instruments
are within wireless range again
Power on the Unite Mini Microphone and activate streaming
again
Charge the battery
Power on or unmute the external audio device
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
A hearing instrument
unintentionally drops out
of the streaming program
At least one of the causes
described for the ‘no sound’
symptom above has persisted
for more than 5 minutes
The battery in the hearing
instrument is so depleted that
it no longer supports audio
streaming
Take the necessary corrective action as described for the ‘no
sound’ symptom above and activate streaming again
Replace the battery in the hearing instrument with a new
one, and activate streaming again
The sound from the Unite
Mini Microphone is too high
or is distorted
An audio device has been
connected to the Line-in plug
and the audio level from this
device is too high
Adjust the volume using the “+” and “-“ keys on the Unite
Mini Microphone, or using the volume control on the external
audio device itself, until the best sound level and quality is
obtained.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
The sound level from the
Unite Mini Microphone is
very low
The Unite Mini Microphone
is not worn correctly by the
speaker
The sound received by the
microphone is very low
An audio device has been
connected to the Line-in plug
and the audio level from this
device is too low
Clip the Unite Mini Microphone on the speaker’s jacket or
other clothing or hang it around the speaker’s neck using
the lanyard, so that the device is within 10-20 cm from the
speaker’s mouth
Increase the volume using the “+” key on the Unite Mini
Microphone
Adjust the volume using the “+” and “-“ keys on the Unite
Mini Microphone, or using the volume control on the external
audio device, until the best sound level and quality is
obtained.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
The sound from the Unite
Mini Microphone is still either
too low or too high
The audio volume level of
the hearing instruments is not
suitable for listening
Adjust the volume either on the hearing instruments themselves (if provided with a volume control), or alternatively
(option), using the “+” and “-“ keys on the Remote Control
The sound from the Unite
Mini Microphone is distorted
or drop-outs occur frequently
The Unite Mini Microphone
and hearing instruments are
on the edge of the wireless
range
The Unite Mini Microphone
and hearing instruments are
not within sufficient “line-ofsight”
Assure that Unite Mini Microphone and hearing instruments
are within wireless range
Assure that no significant obstacles will obstruct the hasslefree streaming from the Unite Mini Microphone to the hearing
instruments
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Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EEC should be
directed to GN Hearing A/S, Lautrupbjerg 7,
DK 2750 Ballerup, Denmark
Please ask your local hearing care professional
concerning disposal of your Unite accessory
Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol
WARNING points out a situation that could lead to
serious injuries,
CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to
minor and moderate injuries
Advice and tips on how to handle your ReSound
Unite™ accessory better.
Equipment includes RF transmitter
Product is a Type B applied part
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Worldwide Headquarters
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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