Sonic RC-N User Manual

RC-N

Remote Control

User Guide

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new RC-N
remote control. Your remote control allows you to adjust
your hearing aid volume and program settings.

Please read the entire contents of this booklet before
using your RC-N remote control. It contains instructions
on how to use and how to handle your RC-N. It also
contains important safety information.

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General Warnings 6

Introduction 14

RC-N Overview 15

Battery Insertion and Removal 16

Operation with Your Hearing Aids 20

Status Light Indication 21

Volume Control Adjustment 22

Table of Contents

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Hearing Aid Mute/Unmute 23

Program Adjustment 24

Lock/Unlock the RC-N Buttons 25

Using the Strap Hole 28

Care and Maintenance 29

Information to the User Regarding the
Radio Communication Part of the Device 30

International Warranty 35

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General Warnings

Familiarize yourself with the following general warnings
before using your RC-N remote control.

Hazard Warnings

RC-N is not a toy and should be kept away from

children and anyone else who might swallow parts
or otherwise cause injury to themself. Special
attention should be paid to the smaller components
in order to prevent swallowing or choking. If a part
is swallowed, see a doctor immediately.

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Never expose the RC-N to excessive heat, such

as putting it in an oven, microwave, burning
it or leaving it inside a parked car in the sun.
There is a risk in these events that it will explode
and cause serious injury.

RC-N should not be used in an aircraft unless

specifically permitted by the flight personnel

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Users are advised to follow the guidelines as

recommended by manufacturers of implantable
defibrillators and pacemakers regarding use
of mobile phones. If you wear an active implant,
keep the RC-N more than 5.9 inches (15 cm) away
from the implant.

The RC-N power source has insufficient energy

to cause fire in normal conditions of use. The RC-N
has not been tested for compliance with interna­tional standards concerning explosive atmospheres.
It is recommended not to use your RC-N in areas
where there is a danger of explosions.

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Cleaning is recommended on a regular basis,

using a dry or slightly damp cloth without solvents.
The RC-N must not be exposed to or cleaned
with cleaning chemicals or alcohols. The chemicals
in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, aftershave
lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellant can
damage your remote control. You should always
remove your RC-N before applying such products
and allow time for the product to dry before
using your RC-N. Do not immerse the remote
control in water or other liquids.

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If a hand strap is used, make sure it is designed

and suitable for this purpose. Never use a neck
strap due to the risk of strangling.

Do not use the RC-N during X-ray, CT/MRI/PET

scanning, electrotherapy or surgery

Using the RC-N while driving can distract you.

If driving conditions or traffic laws demand it,
pull off the road and park before using the RC-N.

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Always use batteries recommended by your hearing

care professional. Batteries of low quality may leak
and cause bodily harm. An empty battery should be
removed as soon as possible.

Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable

batteries. They may explode and cause serious
injury. Never dispose of batteries by burning them.
There is a risk that they will explode and cause
serious injury.

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Help protect the environment by not disposing of

your RC-N batteries with your unsorted household
waste. Please recycle the batteries or return them
to your hearing care professional for disposal.

The RC-N uses digital inductive signals to transmit

commands to the hearing aids. Although extremely
unlikely, concerns have been raised that this signal
could possibly interfere with medical devices such
as pacemakers. As an additional precaution, we
advise pacemaker recipients not to carry and use
the RC-N in a chest pocket or around the neck.

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The emission power from the RC-N is below

inter-national emission limits for human exposure.
For comparison, the radiation of the RC-N is
less than unintended electromagnetic radiation
of hair dryers, electric shavers, etc. The RC-N
complies with international standards concerning
electromagnetic compatibility.

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Introduction

The following items are included within your RC-N
package and will be covered within this instruction guide:

RC-N remote control
Model: RC-2B

AAAA batteries

User Guide

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RC-N Overview

1 Volume control up
2 Volume control down
3 Program change
4 Status light
5 Battery cover
6 Finger grip
7 Strap holes

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Battery Insertion and Removal

The RC-N uses two Alkaline AAAA batteries. Please
follow the instructions below to insert new batteries.

Remove the Battery Cover

1. Using your thumb, push down on the finger grip

2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the
finger grip. Using your other thumb, push the battery
cover from the opposite end of the finger grip.

3. When the battery cover is approximately 6 mm from
the top of the RC-N, lift the battery cover off
completely

4. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment
making sure they are properly positioned at both ends

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1

2

3

4

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Replace the Battery Cover

1. Replace the battery cover approximately 6 mm
down from the top of the RC-N

2. Slide the battery cover as shown, until it clicks

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2

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Note!

The battery cover should never be forced. If force

is required to replace the cover, check the
alignment and reposition it so that it clicks easily
into place. Battery life will vary depending on
conditions of use.

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Operation with Your Hearing Aids

You can operate your hearing aid with your RC-N
from a distance of up to 3 feet (1 meter).

Recommended Use

Hand held In the pocket

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Status Light Indication

RC-N
operation

The status light indicates
the RC-N operation. It will
blink once after each
button press.

Low battery The status light will blink

slowly (once every 2
seconds) when the
batteries should be
replaced

RC-N
buttons locked

The status light will blink
3 times when the RC-N
buttons are locked

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Volume Control Adjustment

With the RC-N, you can adjust the volume of your hearing
aid by using the volume up and volume down buttons.

Increasing
the volume

Press the volume up
button to increase the
volume of your hearing aid

Decreasing
the volume

Press the volume down
button to decrease the
volume of your hearing aid

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Hearing Aid Mute/Unmute

With the RC-N, you can mute your hearing aid by using
the volume down button.

Muting the hearing
aid

Press and hold the volume
down button for 2–3
seconds. The status light
will turn off when the
hearing aid is muted.

Unmuting
the hearing aid

Press any button to
unmute the hearing aid.

Note!

The hearing aid mute function does not turn the

hearing aid off. Refer to your hearing aid user
guide for instructions to turn the hearing aid off.

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Program Adjustment

With the RC-N, you can cycle through your hearing aid
programs by using the program button.

Selecting/
changing
programs

Press the program button
to cycle through your
hearing aid programs.
Each press of the program
button will advance to the
next program in the cycle.

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Lock/Unlock the RC-N Buttons

To prevent accidental button presses when the RC-N
is in your pocket, you may wish to lock the buttons.

Locking the Remote Control Buttons

1. Press and hold the volume down and program buttons
together for 3 – 4 seconds

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2. The status light will blink two times when the buttons
are locked

To confirm the buttons are locked, press any key.
The status light will blink three times to confirm
(see page 21).

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Unlocking the Remote Control Buttons

1. Press and hold the volume down and program buttons
together for 3 – 4 seconds

2. The status light will be illuminated steady until the
buttons are unlocked

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Using the Strap Hole

For your convenience, the RC-N has strap holes,
allowing you to attach a small strap for carrying
and securing your RC-N more easily.

1. Remove the battery cover (see pages 16 and 17)

2. Thread a small strap through the strap holes

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Care and Maintenance

· When changing the batteries or cleaning the RC-N, hold
it over a soft surface to avoid damage if it is accidentally
dropped

· Clean the RC-N regularly with a dry or slightly damp
cloth or tissue

· Avoid getting the RC-N wet

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Information to the User Regarding
the Radio Communication Part of the Device

USA and Canada

Due to the limited size available on the device, many
of the relevant approval markings are found in this
document.

This instrument is certified under:

FCC ID: 2ACAHREMCTR01
IC: 11936A-REMCTR01

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The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules
and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

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.

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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.

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Caution:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

SBO Hearing A/S hereby declares that this remote
control is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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Declaration of conformity is available at:

SBO Hearing A/S
Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum
Denmark
www.sbohearing.com

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International Warranty

The RC-N remote control has a limited warranty,
covering defects in materials and workmanship. This
warranty becomes invalid if a defect is a result of misuse
or maltreatment.

This warranty is void if non-authorized personnel have
repaired the RC-N. Please review the warranty card with
your hearing care professional and make sure that your
warranty card is completed.

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Hearing Center

Date: Model:

Warranty period:

Serial no.:

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Notes

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Notes

0000152632000001

Manufacturer

SBO Hearing A/S
Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum, Denmark
www.sbohearing.com

N1175

04.15 | 152632 | UK

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