ReSound AL967-DIW, M70-80, AL567-DIW, AL467-DIW, ALT967-DIW User Manual

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USER GUIDE
BEHIND-THE-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENTS
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Hearing in strument type desig nations for models included in this use r guide are: M60, FCC ID: X26M60, IC: 6941C-M60; M70-8 0, FCC ID: X26M70-80, IC: 6941C-M7080; and M70-80e , FCC ID: X26M70-80e, IC: 6941C-M7080e. Please see page 8 for a list of models referring to these types.
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 inter ference, 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 par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are de signed to provide reason able protection against ha rm­ful 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one in which the receiver is con-
nected.
• 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
Generic air-conduction hearing instruments are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to compen­sate for impaired hearing. The fundamental operating principle of hearing instruments is to receive, amplify, and transfer sound to the ear drum of a hearing impaired person.
List of countries:
Products without wireless functionality are intended for worldwide sales.
Products with wireless functionality are intended for sale in countries within the European Economic Area as well as Switzerland.
Specification of restrictions: You are not allowed to operate the equipment within 20 km of the centre of Ny Ålesund, Norway.
The products are in compliance with the following regulatory requirements:
• In EU: the device conforms to the Essential Requirements according to Annex I of Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical d evices (MDD) and essential require ments and other relevant prov isions 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 15.249.
• Other identified applicable international regulatory requirements in countries outside the EU and US.
Please refer to local countr y requirements for these areas.
• Products are categorized as receiver category 2 according to EN 300 440
• In Canada these hearing instruments are certified under models: M60/IC: 6941C-M60; M70-8 0/IC:
6941C-M7080; and M70-80 e/IC: 6941C-M7080e.
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• 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.
• Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must a ccept any interferenc e, including interfere nce that may cause undesi red operation of the device.
In Japan, this device has been granted a designation number by Ministry of Internal Affairs and Commu­nications under “Ordinance Concerning Technical Regulations Conformity Certification, etc., of Specified Radio Equipment (特定無線設備の技術基準適合 証明等に関する規則) ‘Article 2-1-19.’ This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will be invalid).”
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing instruments. ReSound’s innovative sound technology and design, combined with the customized programming selected by your hearing care professional, will make hearing a more enjoyable experience. Hearing instruments will enable you to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your hearing loss. Practice and a positive attitude are impor tant in learning to use hearing instruments. Your ReSound instruments have been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs. Some people adjust quickly to wearing hearing instruments in their ears and hearing new sounds; other people may need more time.
Please read this manual carefully in order to wholly benefit from the use of your hearing instruments. With proper care, maintenance, and usage, your hearing instruments will aid you in better communication for many years. Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions.
Hearing instrument model:
Model 67: Battery size 312 Model 77: Battery size 13 Model 87/88: Battery size 13
Tube type: Dome size: Left serial number: Right serial number:
ReSound i s a registred trade m ark of GN ReSound A /S
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Statement .............................2
Intended use ...........................3
List of countr ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction ............................5
Description of the hearing instruments ........8
Getting started.........................10
On/Off function ........................10
SmartStart ............................10
Inserting/Replacing the battery.............10
Low batter y indicator .................... 11
Inserting/removing hearing instruments.......12
Sports lo ck ...........................14
Operation of th e hearing in strument ......... 14
Volume control (optional) .................14
Programme button (optional) ..............15
LED indicator ..........................16
Flight mode ...........................17
Telephone use ........................19
Listen to radio or T V ....................19
Cellular ph ones ........................19
PhoneNow ...........................20
Telecoil (optional) .......................22
Tele-loop systems ......................22
FM and Direct au dio input (option al) .........22
Connecting/Disconnecting audio boots
or integ rated FM ........................23
Import ant points for FM ..................24
Battery door lock .......................24
Care and maintenance...................27
Daily maintenance ......................28
Cleaning earmoulds.....................28
Cleaning thin tubes and domes ............28
Cleaning metal hook ....................29
How to apply dome s ....................29
Using ReSound hearing instruments
with smart phone apps ..................30
General precautions.....................31
General warnings.......................31
Intended use for th e TSG module ...........33
TSG warnings .........................33
User instru ctions for the TSG mo dule ........33
TSG volume control .....................34
TSG precautions .......................34
The scientifi c concepts that for m the
basis for the devi ce .....................35
Significant physical characteristics ..........35
Prescription u se of this TSG
hearing instrument ......................36
Important notice for prospective
sound generator users...................36
TSG warning to hearing healthcare
professionals ..........................37
Battery warning information ...............38
Hearing instrument expectations ...........39
Warning to hear ing aid dispe nsers ..........40
Important notice for prospective hearing
aid users .............................40
Children with hearing loss ................41
Troubleshooting guide ...................42
Technical Data .........................46
Warranty and repairs ....................52
Temperature test, transport and
storage information......................52
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Mini behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing instru­ments of t ype M60 w ith FCC ID X 26M 60, IC number 6941C-M 60 and size 312 ba tter y are available in the following variants:
AL 967- DI W AL76 7-D IW AL 567- D IW AL 467- D IW ALT 9 67- DIW ALT 76 7- DI W VO9 67- DW VO76 7-D W VO5 67- DW VOT 96 7-D W VOT 767- DW UP 967- DW UP 767- DW
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing instruments of typ e M70- 80 wit h FCC ID X2 6M70- 80, IC number 6941C-M70 80 and s ize 13 ba tter y are available in the following variants:
AL 977/ 87- DV IW AL777/87-DVIW AL 577/ 87- D VI W AL 477/ 87- DV IW ALT 97 7/8 7- D VI W ALT777/87-DVIW ALT 57 7/8 7- DV IW
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing instruments
of typ e M70- 80e wi th FCC ID X 26M70 -80 e, IC number 6941C-M70 80e an d size 13 batte ry are available in the following variants:
VO988-DW VO9 77- DW VO788- DW VO777-DW VO588-DW VO5 77- DW VOT988-DW VOT 977- DW VOT788- DW VOT777-DW UP988- DW UP9 88 -D LW UP 977- DW UP 977- DLW UP788 -DW UP78 8- DLW UP777-DW UP777-DLW
The identification number for the M60, M70-80 and M70-80e device models can be found at location “10” as indicated in the illustrations on the next page.
1. Programme button
2. Battery compar tment & On/Off switch
3. Sound outlet
4. Front microphone inlet
5. Back microphone inlet
6. Volume control (optional)
7. Direct audio input
8. Left/Rightindicator (Left=Blue/Right=Red)
9. Battery lock (optional)
10. Model
11. Manufacturer
12. Serial number
13. LED indicator (optional)
14. Battery lock release (optional)
15. Earhook
16. Earmold and tubing
17. T hin Tub e
18. Domes/earmold a. Open dome b. Tulip-Dome c. Custom earmold
19. Sports lock (optional)
Traditional fitting
(earmold and tube)
Open fit ting
(Thin Tube a nd dome)
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Getting started
On/Off function
1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument turns on, and the default program will be activ ated.
2. To turn off the hearing instrument, open the battery door. Many individuals can use their fingernail to pull it open.
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Tip: The DAI boot or integrated FM must be removed before battery
door will open.
SmartStart
Hearing in struments can be turne d on once you have placed them o n your ears. If you prefer to turn the m on just prior to placing them on your ear, your hearing care professional can activate a function called Smart­Start. This function will delay the time in which the hearing instruments turn on by several seconds after the battery compartment is closed. With SmartStart, a beep will be heard for each second of the delay period.
Inserting/Replacing the battery
1. Open the battery door completely by using your fingernail. Remove the used battery if present.
2. Prepare the new battery (please refer to page 5 for information on appropriate battery t ype/size for your hearing instrument). Remove the protective foil and wait 2 minutes before inserting the battery into the hearing instrument to allow activation of the battery.
3. Insert the new batter y with the positive side in the correct position.
4. Gently close the battery door.
On
Off
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Tip:
1. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf life of 1 year.
2. Whenever the hearing instruments are not in use, remember to turn them off to avoid unnecessary battery consumption.
3. Remove the sticker from the battery and let it air for 2 minute before you insert it.
4. If hear ing instrument is expe riencing freque nt loss of connection to ReS ound Unite accessor ies, contact your hearing care professional for a list of low impedance batteries.
Low batter y indicator
Your hearing care professional can activate a low battery indicator in your hearing instruments. The hearing instrument will reduce amplification and play a melody if battery power gets too low. This signal will recur every five minutes until the hearing instrument automatically switches off. The timing of the low battery indicator can vary slightly, depending on the type of battery used. It is recommended that you keep spare batteries on hand.
Low batter y indicator (instruments paired with accessories only)
Active usage of the ReSound Unite accessories (Remote Control, Phone Clip, TV streamer and Mini Mi­crophone) or an FM receiver requires more battery power from the hearing instruments than when they are working without accessories which means that battery life is highly dependent on the amount of wireless accessor y usage. When the batter y in the hearing instrument has depleted to a level at which use of Re­Sound Unite TV Streamer, Phone Clip and Mini Microphone cannot be supported, the hearing instrument will play two sets of descending tones. After this, your hearing instrument and ReSound Unite Remote Control will continue to work as usual, but you will not be able to use your ReSound TV Streamer, Phone Clip, and Mini Microphone. At some point the battery level will also be too low to support the remote control as well and you will once again hear the descending ton es. The hearing instruments will co ntinue to work as usual. Once a new battery is inserted, full operation of the accessories will resume.
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Inserting/Removing hearing instruments
Insertion (custom earmoulds)
1. Hold the earmould between your thumb and index finger and position its sound outlet in your ear canal.
2. Slide the earmould all the way into your ear with a gentle, twisting movement.
3. Turn the top part of the earmould gently backwards and for wards so that it tucks behind the fold of skin above your ear canal.
4. Move the earmould up and down and gently press to ensure it is positioned correctly in the ear. Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion.
5. Make sure the hearing instrument is seated behind the ear.
By experimenting, an easier method may be discovered. With proper insertion, hearing instruments should fit snugly but comfortably. If the hearing instruments cause irritation of the ears, contact your hearing care professional.
i Note: Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing instrument, earmoulds,
or tubing yourself.
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Tip: It may be helpful to pull your ear up and outward with your opposite hand during inser tion.
Removal (custom earmolds)
1. Hold a portion of your earmould towards the back of the ear.
2. Pull the earmould outward and simultaneously rotate the earmould forward.
3. Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulties removing the hearing instrument.
Insertion (domes/custom earmoulds with thin tubes)
1. Hold the thin tube where it bends, and gently place the dome into the ear canal. Push the dome far enough into the ear canal so that the thin tube lies flush with the head.
2. It is important that the tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear.
3. When the dome is place correctly, you should not be able to see the thin tube sticking out when facing a mirror.
i Note: You should never attempt to bend or modif y the shape of the thin tube.
Removal (domes/custom earmoulds with thin tubes)
1. Hold the thin tube with your thumb and forefinger and remove the tube.
2. For thi n tube custom earmoulds, gr asp the removal string and pu ll the earmould outward.
3. Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulties removing the hearing instrument.
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Sports lock
The Sports lock will be applied or adjusted by your hearing care professional.
Operation of the hearing instrument
Volume control (optional)
The volume control will allow the volume of hearing instruments to be increased or decreased.
1. To increase the volume, push the volume control up.
2. To decrease the volume, push the volume control down.
When volume is increased or decreased, a beep signal will be heard for each incremental change. When the upper or lower limits of the volume range are reached, a beep signal with a longer duration will be heard.
If you have two hearing instruments with the synchronization function enabled, volume control adjustments to one instrument will automatically repeat in the second instrument. When a volume control adjustment is made in one instrument, you will hear a confirmation beep. A beep in the second instrument will follow.
Your hearing care professional can disable the volume control function if it is not desired. The volume con­trol can also be replaced with a non-functional cover.
Programme bu tton
Dependin g on your experience le vel with hearing instr uments, individual hearing needs, and the type of listening environments you experience, your hearing care professional may activate additional programmes. If additional programmes have been activated, the following list explains how they work.
Programme Description of when to use
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1. You can switch between programmes by pushing the push button once.
2. You will then hear one or more beeps. The number of beeps indicates which programme you have selected (one beep = programme one, two beeps = programme two, etc.).
3. When the he aring instruments a re turned off and then bac k on, the hearing instrum ent always returns to the default setting (programme one).
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If status indications are enabled, the LED indicator will blink every 5 seconds to show in which programme the hearing instrument is operating. The blink pattern associated with each programme is illustrated in the table on the next page. Low Battery is indicated by a rapid series of blinks followed by a short pause then the series is repeated again until the battery is full discharged. Your hearing care professional can demon­strate the various blinks during the hearing instrument fitting.
Startup Signal
Normal Start
Flight Mode
Change Program
Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4
FM / Streamer
Change Volume
Volume Up/Down
Volume Limit
Low Batter y ...
i Flight mode*
When boarding a flight or e nterin g an area where RF t ransmitte rs are prohib ited, wireless functional­ity must be deactivated, as it is not allowed to radiate radio signals during flights or in otherwise restricted areas.
If you have two hearing instruments with the synchronization function enabled, program changes to one instrument will automatically repeat in the second instrument. When a program change is made in one instrument, you will hear the same amount of confirmation beeps in the second instrument.
LED Indicator (optional)
Some paediatric hearing instruments are equipped with a visual indi­cator which blinks to show the instrument status. Your hearing care professional can activate the LED indicator either to show only control changes (such as increasing or decreasing volume or changing pro­gramme) or both control changes and periodic status updates. The LED indicator can also be disabled.
When enabled, the LED indicator will light continuously for several seconds when the instrument is turned on. If Wireless Flight Mode is activated, this indication changes to a double-blink series (see Flight Mode, page 17).
When enabled, the LED indicator will blink whenever the programme button is pressed. The number of blinks indicates which programme you have selected (one b link = programme one, two bl inks = programme two, etc.). When activating audio streaming from a ReSound Unite accessory (Phone Clip, TV streamer or Mini Microphone or when an FM / DAI audio program is selected, the connection will be indicated by a long blink followed by a short. Volume change (up or down) is indicated by a short blink. A volume limit is indicated with a long blink.
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Telephone use
Finding the optimal position for holding a telephone may require practice for some individuals, and one or more of the following suggestions may be helpful.
1. Hold the telephone as you would normally.
2. Hold the telephone towards the top of the ear (closer to where the microphones are).
3. If whistling occurs, it may take a few seconds of holding the telephone in the same position before the hearing instrument eliminates the feedback.
4. Any whistling may also be decreased by holding the telephone slightly away from the ear.
5. Depending on your individual needs, your hearing care professional may activate a programme specifically for telephone use.
Listen to radio or TV
When listening to the TV or the radio, start out by listening to news commentators since they usually speak clearly, then try other programmes. If you find it difficult to listen to TV or radio, your hearing care profes­sional will be able to give you advice on available accessories to enhance your listening capabilities for TV and radio.
Cellular phones
Your hearing instrument is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electro­magnetic Compatibility. However, not all cell phones are hearing instrument compatible. The varying degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of your par ticular cellular phone or of your wireless telephone service provider.
For Aler a wireless hea ring instrum ents follow the followi ng steps to enter a nd leave flight mod e:
It is possible to disable wireless operation by opening and closing the battery compartment of the hearing instrument while at the same time pressing the push button. When disabled manually, wireless operation may be re-enabled by opening and closing the battery com­partment normally, (i.e. without at the same time pressing the push button).
For Verso an d Up wire less he aring i nstr ument s follow t he follow ing ins truc tions t o enter a nd leave flight mode:
It is possible to disable wireless operation by opening and closing the battery compartment three times within a ten second period (open-close, open-close, open-close). Your instruments will now be in flight mode.
If the hearing instrument is in flight mode, the hearing instrument must have been operating in flight mode for at least 10 seconds before attempting to enable wireless again. it is possible to re-enable wireless opera­tion by opening and closing the battery door once. 10 seconds after this operation is completed, wireless operation will begin again.
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Note: It is important to wait an additional 15 seconds after wireless function resumes before open­ing and closing the batter y compar tment again for any reason. If the batter y compar tment is opened and closed during this 15 second window, flight mode will resume.
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If you have two hea ring instruments with the synchroniz ation function enable d, the volume of hearing instr u­ment on the non-phone ear will be turned down.
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Only use recommended cleaning agent to clean the telephone prior to placing the magnet on the
phone in order to obtain best possible adherence.
i PhoneNow precautions
1. Keep magnets o ut of reach of pets, children a nd people with ment al disabilities. If a m agnet is swallowed, please seek advice from a medical practitioner.
2. The magnet may affect some medical devices or electronic systems. The manufacturer of any magnetically sensitive devices (e.g. pacemakers) should advise you regarding appropriate safety precautions when using your hearing instrument and magnet in close proximity to the medical device or electronic system in question.If the manufacturer cannot issue a statement, we recommend keeping the magnet or a telephone equipped with the magnet 30 cm (12”) away from magnetically sensitive devices (e.g. pacemakers).
3. High distortion during dialing or phoning may mean that the magnet is not in the optimal position relative to the telephone r eceiver. To avoid the issue, ple ase move the magnet to another pl ace on the telephone receiver.
4. Only use magnets supplied by ReSound.
If you find it difficult to obtain a good result while using your cellular phone, your hearing care professional will be able to give you advice on available accessories to enhance listening capabilities.
PhoneNow
The PhoneNow function, allows your hearing instrument to automatically switch to your tele phone pro­gramme when a telephone receiver is raised to the ear. When the telephone receiver is removed from the ear, the hearing instrument automatically returns to the previous listening programme.
Placement of PhoneNow magnets
Place PhoneNow magnet on your telephone receiver to allow operation of the PhoneNow function. In order to place PhoneNow magnet properly:
1. Clean the telephone receiver thoroughly.
2. Hold the telephone vertically, in a position similar to when making a telephone call.
3. Place the magnets just below the telephone receiver. Make sure not to cover the microphone openings. If necessary, move the magnet to another position to improve ease of use and comfort while speaking.
4. If you are not s atisfied with the strength of Pho neNow, you can reposition the Pho neNow magnet or add additional PhoneNow magnets.
PhoneNow usage
Telephones can be used in a normal manner. A short melody will indicate that the PhoneNow feature has automatically switched the hearing instrument to your telephone programme. Initially, you may need to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best position for reliable PhoneNow activation and good hearing on the telephone.
Direct audio Integrated FM
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Telecoil (optional)
A telecoil can be activated by your hearing care professional and accessed through one of the additional programmes. A telecoil picks up a telephone’s magnetic signal and converts it to sound. An optional tel­ephone programme may help to improve speech understanding on the telephone. When using a telecoil programme, the receiver of the telephone may need to be held closer to the hearing instrument. The hand­set of the telephone may need to be moved to slightly different positions in order to find the best reception.
Tele-loop systems
Many places, such as theatres, houses of worship, and scho ols are equipped with tele-loop system s. When using a telecoil programme with tele-loop systems, sound is picked up directly and may improve speech understanding. If there is no sound from the hearing instruments in a tele-loop system and with a telecoil programme activated, the tele-loop system may not be turned on or is not operating correctly. If a facility is not equipped with a tele-loop system, sitting as close as possible to the front may be helpful.
FM and Direct audio input (optional)
An FM system can greatly improve speech understanding in many situations such as when a speaker is a long distance away or a room is noisy or reverberant. The direct audio input (DAI) can be used with a unive r­sal FM receiver or together with a cable to connect to a radio, computer or television. The sound source is connected to the hearing instruments by a cable or a wireless FM system to the audio boot. This accessory connects to the bottom of the hearing instruments, and once properly clicked into place, the hearing instru­ments switches to DAI automatically.
Connecting/Disconnecting direct audio boot or integrated FM
Connecting a udio boot and i ntegrated FM
1. Align the tip of the audio boot or integrated FM boot with the groove just above the battery compartment and below the model number.
2. Once in place, move the boot in the direction of the battery compartment.
3. Gently click the boot onto the hearing instrument.
Disconne cting audio bo ot and integrate d FM
4. Press and hold the button on the front side of the audio boot. For an FM boot, slide the latch downwa rd with your finger nail.
5. Gently remove the boot from the hearing instrument.
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i Important points for FM
• Do not use two transmitters on the same FM channel.
• Do not use water or fluids for cleaning FM boot.
• Do not use an FM transmitter in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices, for instance
in airplanes.
• Be aware that FM signals might also be picked up and overheard by other receivers.
• Before using the system in another country, contact your hearing care professional to make sure your
radio channel is permitted in that country.
• Your FM boot and transmitter may only be repaired by an authorized service center.
Battery door lock (optional)
Your hearing instrument can be equipped with a lock to prevent children or mentally challenged persons from accidently ingesting the batter y. Some pediatric instruments are equipped with an advanced battery locking system that automatically locks whenever the battery door is closed. Others need to be locked by sliding the colour marker to the locked position. Ask your hearing care professional to demonstrate the locking system on your hearing instruments.
Advanced bat tery doo r lock
If your hearing instrument is equipped with an advanced battery door lock, the door is locked as soon as the battery door is closed. The lock is strong with a 2 kg (20N) retention force. The instrument will remain locked even when it is turned off. It only needs to be unlocked to replace the battery (See On/Of f function – Page 10).
To replace the battery:
1. Place the instrument in the of f position. The instrument is still locked.
2. Align the tip of the battery door release tool (Black), with the hole at the back of the instrument just below the volume control.
3. Press the tip i nto the hole perpendic ular to the back of the instrum ent.
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• Use only the provided battery-release tool.
• Hold the device on its sides keeping the battery door free to open.
• Before inser ting the release tool, open the battery door to the “off”
position
• Insert release tool straight into the battery release hole. Do not press
at an angle or pivot when pressing as this may damage the tool tip.
Your hearing care professional can provide you with additional tools if one is lost or damaged, or you require additional tools for other care givers.
The advanced battery door lock can be equipped with an additional safety feature. Your hearing care professional can install a colored sili­cone Left/Right side indicator which holds the battery securely making it difficult to remove without a tool. If equipped with this additional feature:
4. Use the battery door release tool to push the battery fully out.
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Standard bat tery doo r lock
Your hearing care professional can install a Left/Right side indica­tor which can be used to lock the battery door. Once locked, the instrument can only be turned off once the instrument is unlo cked again. To lock the battery door:
1. Close the battery door
2. Using the battery door locking tool (Light Blue), slide the color marker (Blue=Left, Red=Right) to the right.
To unlock the battery door:
3. Slide the color maker to the left.
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Care and maintenance
Your hearing instrument is protected by a layer of protective, hydrophobic nanocoat material. Please follow the following instructions to prolong the durability of your hearing instruments:
1. Keep your hea ring instrument cle an and dry. Wipe the case wit h a soft cloth or tissue af ter use to remove grease or moisture. Do not use water or solvents, as these can damage the hearing instrument(s).
2. Never immerse hearing instruments in water or other liquids, as liquids may cause permanent damage to the hearing instruments.
3. Avoid rough handling of hearing instruments or dropping them on hard surfaces or floors.
4. Do not leave hearing instruments in or near direct heat or sunlight, such as in a hot, parked car, as excessive heat can cause damage or deform the casing.
5. Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy rain or in a moist atmosphere such as a steam bath or sauna.
6. If your instrument does get wet, or if it has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration, it should be left to dry out overnight with the battery out and the battery compar tment open. It is also a good idea to put the instrument and bat tery in a sealed container together with a drying agent (desiccator) overnight. Do not use the instrument until it is completely dry. Consult your hearing care professional as to which drying agent to use.
7. Remove your hearing instrument when applying such things as cosmetics, perfume, aftershave, hair spray, and suntan lotion. These might get into the instrument and cause damage.
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Daily maintenance
It is important to keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. On a daily basis, clean the hearing instruments using a soft cloth or tissue. In order to avoid damage due to humidity or excessive perspiration, the use of a drying kit is recommended.
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Cleaning earmoulds
1. Remove the earmould and attached tubing from the hearing instruments prior to cleaning.
2. Clean the earmould using a mild soap, and rinse with lukewarm water.
3. After cleaning, dry earmoulds thoroughly and remove any residual water and debris from the tubing utilising an air bulb and wire loop.
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Note: Earmould tubing may beco me stiff, brittle, or disco loured over time. Con-
tact your hearing care professional regarding tube changes.
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Cleaning t hin tubes and domes
1. Remove thin tubes from hearing instruments before cleaning by unscrewing them counter clockwise.
2. Wipe down thin tubes and domes with a damp cloth.
3. In order to clear the thin tube of moisture and debris, push the black cleaning rod through the thin tube, beginning at the end opposite the dome.
Note: Thin tube and dome systems should be changed every three months or sooner, should the compo­nents become stiff or brittle.
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Cleaning metal hook
Some hearing instruments are equipped with a metal power hook. Regular cleaning is required to keep these hooks in new condition.
1. Remove the earmould and tubing from the metal power hook. Clean these as above.
2. Using a soft cloth or tissue wipe of f any moisture, perspiration, or debris from the sur face of the hook.
i Note: Do not use alcohol or other cleaning solvents to clean the metal hook as this could damage
the protective covering.
How to apply domes
It is recommended that your hearing care professional change domes, as incorrect dome replacement could result in the dome falling out in the ear.
ReSound Standard domes
1. Push the new dome over the flanges on the thin tube.
2. Make sure that the new dome is properly and securely mounted.
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ReSound Tulip domes
Tulip domes are mounted in a similar manner to standard domes, but a few extra steps are required. Tulip domes consist of two “petals”. It is important to note that the largest petal is the outermost petal. To ensure this:
1. Push the largest petal away from the thin tube using a finger. This bends the petal forward.
2. Then push the largest petal back, and it will be placed on top of the smaller petal.
Using ReSound hearing instruments with smart phone apps
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Intended use of smart phone apps: GN ReSound smart phone apps are intended to be used with GN ReSound wireless hearing aids. GN Re­Sound smar t phone apps send and receive signals from the GN ReSound wireless hearing aids via smart phones for which the apps have been developed.
Use with smar t phone apps:
• Notifications of app updates should not be disabled, and it is recommended that the user installs all
updates to ensure that the app will function correctly and will be kept up to date.
• The app must only be used with GN ReSound devices for which it is intended, and GN ReSound take
no responsibility if the app is used with other devices.
i General precautions
1. Do not leave hearing instruments in the sun, near an open fire, or in a hot, parked car.
2. Do not wear hearing instruments while showering, swimming, in heavy rain, or in a moist atmosphere such as a steam bath or sauna.
3. Should the hearing instrument become moist, remove the batter y and place the hearing instrument in a closed container with a drying agent. Your hearing care professional can provide options for drying containers or kits.
4. Remove the hearing instruments when applying items such as cosmetics, perfume, after-shave, hair spray, and suntan lotion.
5. When wireless function is activated, the device 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 hearing instrument away from the affected electronic device.
6. When using wireless functionality and the devices are affected by electromagnetic interference, move away from the source.
7. Use only original GN ReSound consumables e.g. tubes a nd domes. Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing instrument, ear-moulds, or tubing yourself.
8. Only connect ReSound hearin g instruments to ReSound accessories intended and qualifie d to be used with ReSound hearing instruments.
i General warnings
1. Consult a hearing care professional if you think there may be a foreign object in your ear canal, if you experience skin irritation, or if excessive ear wa x accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument.
2. Dif ferent types of radiation, from e.g. NMR, MRI, or CT scanners, may damage hearing instruments. It is recommended not to wear he aring instruments during these or other similar procedures. Other types of radiation, such as burglar alarms, room surveillance systems, radio equipment, mobile telephones,
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contain less energy and will not damage hearing instruments. However, they have the potential to momentarily affect the sound quality or temporarily create strange sounds from hearing instruments.
3. Do not wear hearing instruments in mines, oil fields, or other explosive areas unless those areas are certified for hearing instrument use.
4. Do not all ow others to use your hearing i nstruments. This may caus e damage to the hearing ins truments or to the hearing of the other individual.
5. Instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at all times to ensure their safety.The hearing instrument contains small parts that could be swallowed by children. Please be mindful not to leave children unsupervised with this hearing instrument.
6. Hearing instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional. Incorrect use may result in hearing loss.
7. Warning to hearing care professionals: Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting hearing instruments with maximum sound pressure level that exceeds 132dB SPL with an IEC 60711:1981 occluded ear simulator. There may be a risk of impairment of the remaining hearing.
8. Be careful when boarding flights to deactivate the wireless functionality. Turn off your wireless functionality by using the flight mode in areas where radio frequency emission is prohibited.
9. If device is broken, do not use.
10. External devices connected to the electrical input must be safe according to the requirements of IEC 60601-1-1, IEC 60065, or IEC 60950-1, as appropriate (wired connection, f.ex. HI-PRO), SpeedLink).
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Note: * ReSound wireless devices operate in the frequency range of 2.4 GHz - 2.48 GHz. * ReSound wireless devices include a RF transmitter that operates in the range of 2.4 GHz - 2.48 GHz. * For use of wireless functionality only use ReSound Unite accessories. For further guidance regarding e.g.
pairing, please refer to the user guide of the relevant ReSound Unite accessory.
Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) module
Intended use for the TSG module
Your ReSound hearing instruments may also include the Tinnitus Sound Generator function, a tool for generating sounds to be used in tinnitus management programmes to relieve suffering from tinnitus.
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TSG warnings
• Sound generators can be dangerous if improperly used.
• Sound generators should be used only as advised by your doctor, audiologist, or hearing healthcare
professional.
• Sound gene rators are not toys and should be kept out of reach of anyone w ho might cause themselves injury (especially children and pets).
User instructions for the TSG module
Description of the device
The Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) M odule is a software tool th at generates sounds to be used in tinnitus management programmes to relieve suffering from tinnitus.
Explanation of how the device functions
The TSG module is a frequency and amplitude shaped white-noise generator. Noise signal level and fre­quency characteristics can be adjusted to the specific therapeutic needs as determined by your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare professional.
Your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare professional can modulate the generated noise with the pur­pose of making it more pleasant. The noise can then resemble, for example, crushing waves on a shore. Modulation level and speed can also be configured to your likes and needs.
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The scientific concepts that form the basis for the device
The TSG module provides sound enrichment with the aim of surrounding the tinnitus sound with a neutral sound which is easily ignored. Sound enrichment is an impor tant component of most approaches to tin­nitus management, such as Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). To assist habituation to tinnitus, this needs to be audible. The ideal level of the TSG module, therefore, should be set so that it starts to blend with the tinnitus, and so that you can hear both your tinnitus as well as the sound used.
In a majority of instances, the TSG module can also be set to mask the tinnitus sound, so to provide tem­porary relief by introducing a more pleasant and controllable sound source.
Significant physical characteristics
Audio signal technology
Digital
Available sounds
White noise signal which can be shaped with the following configurations:
The white noise signal can be modulated in amplitude with an attenuation depth of up to 14dB.
If your tinnitus troubles you only in quiet environments, your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare pro­fessional can set the TSG Module so that it becomes audible exclusively in such surroundings. The overall sound level can be adjusted via an optional volume control. Your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare professional will review with you the need for having such a control.
TSG volume control
The sound generator is set to a specific loudness level by the hearing healthcare professional. When switch­ing the sound generator on, the volume will have this optimal setting. Therefore, it might not be necessary to control the volume (loudness) manually. However, the volume control provides the ability to adjust the volume, or amount of stimulus, to the liking of the user.
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Caution
• The volume control is an optional feature in the TSG module used for adjusting the sound generator output level. To prevent unintended usage by pediatric or physically or mentally challenged users, the volume control must, if enabled, be configu red to only provide a decrease of the sound generator output level.
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TSG precautions
• Should the user develop any side effects from using the sound generator, such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, perceived decrease in auditory function or increase in tinnitus perception, the user should discontinue use of the sound generator and seek medical evaluation.
• Children and physically or mentally challenged users will require guardian supervision while wearing the TSG hearing instrument.
High-pass filter Low-pass filter 500 Hz 2000 Hz 750 Hz 3000 Hz 1000 Hz 4000 Hz 1500 Hz 5000 Hz 2000 Hz 6000 Hz
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Prescription use of t his TSG hearing instrument
The TSG module should be used as prescribed by your doctor, audiologist or hearing healthcare profes­sional. In order to avoid permanent hearing damages, the maximum daily usage depends on the level of the generated sound.
Should you develop any side ef fects from using the sound generator, such as dizziness, nausea, head­aches, perceived decrease in auditory function or increase in tinnitus perception, you should discontinue use of sound generator and seek medical evaluation.
The target population is primarily the adult population over 18 years of age. This product may also be used with children 5 years of age or older. However, children and physically or mentally challenged users will re­quire training by a doctor, audiologist, hearing healthcare professional or the guardian for the insertion and removal of the hearing instrument containing the TSG module.
Important notice for prospective sound generator users
A tinnitus masker is an electronic device intended to generate noise of sufficient intensity and bandwidth to mask internal noises. It is also used as an aid in hearing external noises and speech.
Good heal th practice requires that a pe rson with a tinnitus cond ition have a medical evalu ation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before using a sound generator. Licensed physicians w ho specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolary ngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists.
The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all me dically treatable conditions that may affect tin nitus are identified and treated before the sound generator instrument is used.
The sound generator instrument is a tool to generate sounds to be used with appropriate counselling and/ or in a tinnitus management program to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus.
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TSG warning to hearing healthcare professionals
A hearing healthcare professional should advise a prospective sound generator user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before getting a sound generator if the hearing healthcare professional determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: (i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear. (ii) History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days. (IIi) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days. (iv) Acute or chronic dizziness. (v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days. (vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15dB at 500 hertz (Hz), 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz. (vii) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. (viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear.
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CAUTION: The maximum output of the sound generator falls into the range that can cause hearing loss according to OSHA regulations. The user should not use the sound generator for more than eight (8) hours a day whe n this is set below 90 dB SPL. Above th at level, the device should n ot be used for more than two (2) hours per day. In no case should the sound generator be worn at uncomfortable levels.
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i Battery warning information
Batteries, although very small, contain dangerous substances, and should be disposed of carefully. This is for the safety of you and the environment. Please note:
1. Do not attempt to recharge batteries (Zinc Air) which are not specifically designated as rechargeable because they may leak or explode.
2. DO NOT at tempt to dispose of batterie s by burning them. Used bat teries are harmful to th e environment. Please dispose of them according to local regulations or return them to your hearing care practitioner.
3. DO NOT place bat teries in your mouth. Con sult a physician imme diately if a battery has b een swallowed, as they can be harmful to your health.
4. Keep batteries away from pets, children and individuals who are mentallly challenged.
5. Remove the batteries to prevent leakage when the hearing instruments are not in use for an extended period of time.
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Hearing instrument expectations
A hearing in strument will not restore no rmal hearing and wil l not prevent or improve a hearin g impairment re­sulting from organic conditions. Consistent use of the hearing instrument is recommended. In most cases, infrequent use does not permit you to attain full benefit from it.
The use of a hearing instrument is only part of hearing rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instructions in lip-reading.
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i Warning to hearing aid dispensers (US Only)
A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser de­termines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: (i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear. (ii) History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days. (iii) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days. (iv) Acute or chronic dizziness. (v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days. (vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 her tz (Hz), 1,000 Hz, and 2,000
Hz. (vii) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. (viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear.
Important notice for prospective hearing aid users (US Only)
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 m edical evaluation, the phys ician will give you a writ ten statement th at states that your hearing loss has bee n medically evaluated a nd that you may be considered a c andidate for a hearing aid. T he physi­cian will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing aid evaluation. The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hear ing aid to your individual n eeds. If you have reservati ons about your abilit y 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 licens ed physician. Federal law p ermits a fully informed adult to sign a wai ver 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.
Children with hearing loss (US Only)
In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems 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.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom cauSe poSSIBLe RemeDy
No sound
Not turned on Turn on by closing the battery door Dead battery Replace battery Battery door will not close Insert battery properly Blocked earmould or tube Clean earmould or tube Blocked wax filter Replace wax filter or consult your hearing care professional
Not loud enough
Incorrect earmould placement Reinsert earmould Blocked earmould or dome Clean earmould, replace dome, replace filter Blocked sound outlet filter Change filter or consult your hearing care professional Change in hearing sensitivity Consult your hearing care professional Excessive ear wax Consult your physician Volume set too low Increase the volume control if available or consult your hearing care professional
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Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom cauSe poSSIBLe RemeDy
Excessive whistling / feed­back
Incorrect earmould placement Re-insert earmould carefully Incorrect dome placement Re-insert dome Excessive ear wax Consult your hearing care professional Feedback control may need adjustment Consult your hearing care professional Earmould tubing worn or damaged Consult your hearing care professional Thin tube connection loose Change thin tube or consult your hearing care professional Hearing instrument settings not optimal Consult your hearing care professional
Sound distorted / not clear
Weak battery Replace battery Improper earmould or dome fit Consult your hearing care professional Hearing instrument damaged Consult your hearing care professional Hearing instrument settings not optimal Consult your hearing care professional
Wireless does not work Possible Root Cause - Device is in flight mode For Alera devices with push button: Open and close the battery compartment. For Alera devices
without push button: Open and close the battery door twice within 10 seconds For all Verso devices: Open and close the battery compartment once. Wireless will reactivate 10 seconds later. (If Root Cause is device in flight mode)
If there are a ny other prob lems not me ntioned in t his guide, p lease cont act your hear ing care professiona l.
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Technical data
Open Closed
Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA
36 41
dB
Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input)
Max HFA51445448dBdB
Maximum output (90 dB SPL input)
Max HFA
119 113
123 117
dB SPL dB SPL
Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz
800 Hz
1600 Hz
0.5
0.1
0.4
2.0
1.4
0.3
% % %
Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) 96 99 dB SPL
Equivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 23 23 dB SPL Frequency range (DIN 45605) 100 –
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100 – 6870
Hz
Current drain (in test mode)
1.2 1.2
mA
Open Closed
Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA
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dB
Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input)
Max HFA51455950dBdB
Maximum output (90 dB SPL input)
Max HFA
123 117
127
122
dB SPL dB SPL
Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz
800 Hz
1600 Hz
0.2
0.3
0.6
0.7
1.4
0.8
% % %
Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) 100 106 dB SPL
Equivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 27 25 dB SPL Frequency range (DIN 45605) 100–
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100 – 6850
Hz
Current drain (in test mode)
1.2 1.2
mA
MINI BTE
Models: AL967-DIW, AL767-DIW, AL567-DIW, AL467-DIW, ALT967-DIW, ALT767-DIW
BTE
Models: AL977-DVIW, AL777-DVIW, AL577-DVIW, AL477-DVIW, ALT977-DVIW, ALT777-DVIW, ALT577-DVIW
Data in accor dance with A NSI S3.22-2009; and IE C 60118 -7 ed.2.0 Supply Voltage 1.3 V, 2cc coupler
Open configuration Closed configuration
Open configuration Closed configuration
Frequency (Hz)
FULL-ON AND REFERENCE TEST GAIN
Gain (dB)
Referenc e test gain
60 dB SPL inpu t
Full-on gain
50 dB SPL input
2cc Coupler
MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90)
Frequency (Hz)
Output (dB SPL )
2cc Coupler
FULL-ON AND REFERENCE TEST GAIN
Frequency (Hz)
Gain (dB)
2cc Coupler
Referenc e test gain
60 dB SPL inpu t
Full-on gain
50 dB SPL input
MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90)
Frequency (Hz)
Output (dB SPL )
2cc Coupler
Data in accor dance with A NSI S3.22-2009; and IE C 60118 -7 ed.2.0 Supply Voltage 1.3 V, 2cc coupler
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Models: AL987-DVIW, AL787-DVIW, AL587-DVIW, AL487-DVIW, ALT987-DVIW, ALT787-DVIW, ALT587-DVIW
Data in accor dance with A NSI S3.22-2009; and IE C 60118 -7 ed.2.0 Supply Voltag e 1.3 V, 2cc couple r
FULL-ON AND REFERENCE TEST GAIN
Gain (dB)
Referenc e test gain
60 dB SPL inpu t
Full-on gain
50 dB SPL input
2cc Coupler
Frequency (Hz)
MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90)
Frequency (Hz)
Output (dB SPL )
2cc Coupler
MINI BTE
Models: V O9 67-DW, V O767-DW, VO5 67-DW, V OT967-D W, VOT767- DW UP9 67-DW, UP767-D W
Data in accor dance with A NSI S3.22-2009; and IE C 60118 -7 ed.2.0 Supply Voltage 1.3 V, 2cc coupler
Open configuration Closed configuration
Frequency (Hz)
FULL-ON AND REFERENCE TEST GAIN
Gain (dB)
Referenc e test gain
60 dB SPL inpu t
Full-on gain
50 dB SPL input
2cc Coupler
MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90)
Frequency (Hz)
Output (dB SPL )
2cc Coupler
Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA
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dB
Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input)
Max HFA6761dBdB
Maximum output (90 dB SPL input)
Max HFA
130 127
dB SPL dB SPL
Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz
800 Hz
1600 Hz
2.0
0.6
0.6
% % %
Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) 111 dB SPL
Equivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 22 dB SPL Frequency range (DIN 45605) 100 –
6400
Hz
Current drain (in test mode)
1.2
mA
Open Closed
Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA
36 40
dB
Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input)
Max HFA51465549dBdB
Maximum output (90 dB SPL input)
Max HFA
117 112
122
117
dB SPL dB SPL
Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz
800 Hz
1600 Hz
0.8
0.2
0.5
1.8
1.5
0.5
% % %
Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) 95 98 dB SPL
Equivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 22 22 dB SPL Frequency range (DIN 45605) 100–
7040
100 – 7110
Hz
Current drain (in test mode)
1.1 1.1
mA
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BTE
Mode ls: VO 977-DW, VO777-DW, VO577-DW, VOT977-DW, VOT777-DW UP977-DLW, UP977-DW, UP777-DLW, UP777-DW
POWER BTE
Models: VO988-DW, VO788-DW, VO588-DW, VOT988-DW, VOT788-DW UP988-DLW, UP988-DW, UP788-DLW, UP788-DW
Data in accor dance with A NSI S3.22-2009; and IE C 60118 -7 ed.2.0 Supply Voltage 1.3 V, 2cc coupler
Data in accor dance with A NSI S3.22-2009; and IE C 60118 -7 ed.2.0 Supply Voltage 1.3 V, 2cc coupler
Open configuration Closed configuration
High Power Normal Power
Frequency (Hz)
FULL-ON AND REFERENCE TEST GAIN
Gain
(dB)
Referenc e test gain
60 dB SPL inpu t
Full-on gain
50 dB SPL input
2cc Coupler
Frequency (Hz)
FULL-ON AND REFERENCE TEST GAIN
Gain
(dB)
Referenc e test gain
60 dB SPL inpu t
Full-on gain
50 dB SPL input
2cc Coupler
MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90)
Frequency (Hz)
Output
(dB SPL)
2cc Coupler
MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90)
Frequency (Hz)
Output
(dB SPL)
2cc Coupler
Open Closed
Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA
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dB
Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input)
Max HFA51465952dBdB
Maximum output (90 dB SPL input)
Max HFA
122 118
128 123
dB SPL dB SPL
Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz
800 Hz
1600 Hz
0.1
0.2
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.5
% % %
Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) 100 107 dB SPL
Equivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 23 22 dB SPL Frequency range (DIN 45605) 100–
6770
100 – 6850
Hz
Current drain (in test mode)
1.1 1.1
mA
Power
High
Power
Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA
51 50
dB
Full-on gain (50 dB SPL Input)
Max HFA67627268dBdB
Maximum output (90 dB SPL input)
Max HFA
131 128
131
128
dB SPL dB SPL
Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz
800 Hz
1600 Hz
1.0
0.4
0.5
0.7
0.4
0.3
% % %
Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) 111 110 dB SPL
Equivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 20 21 dB SPL Frequency range (DIN 45605) 100–
6170
100 – 4960
Hz
Current drain (in test mode)
1.1 1.1
mA
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Warranty and repairs
ReSound provides a warranty on hearing instruments in the event of defects in workmanship or materials, as described in applicable warranty documentation. In its service policy, ReSound pledges to secure func­tionality at least equivalent to the original hearing instrument. As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact initiative, ReSound is committed to doing this in line with environment-friendly best practices. Hearing instruments therefore, at ReSound’s discretion, may be replaced by new products or products manufactured from new or serviceable used parts, or repaired using new or refurbished replacement parts. The warranty period of hearing instruments is designated on your warranty card, which is provided by your hearing care professional.
For hearing instruments that require service, please contact your hearing care professional for assistance. ReSound hearing instruments that malfunction must be repaired by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to open the case of hearing instruments, as this will invalidate the warranty.
Temperature test, transport and storage information
GN ReSound Hearing Instruments are subjected to various tests in temperature and damp heating cycling between -25 C and +70C according to internal and industry standards.
During transport or storage, the temperature should not exceed the limit values of -20C to 60C and rela­tive humidity of 90% RH, non condensing (for limited time). The air pressure between 500 and 1100 hPa is appropriate.
Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol
iWARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries,
CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries.
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Advice and tips on how to handle your hearing instrument better.
Equipment includes RF transmitter.
Product is a Type B applied part.
Please ask you r local hearing c are professiona l concerning disposal of your hearing instrument
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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
CVR no. 55082715
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. Ground Floor, North Entrance 4 Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna Auckland, 0622 Tel.: (free) 0800 900 126 Fax: (free) 0800 007 695 www.gnresound.co.nz
Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, or Council Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio Equipment and Telecommunications terminal equipment should be directed to ReSound A/S
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