User GUide
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1. 12 13 Inserting the hearing 1 lt 9 Low battery 88 2 18 aani E EE ES 19 On off SWIECH 4 11 Precaution S oe gs 24 PrOgramine 4 12 Removing the hearing lt 11 aces 30 Stand 13 27 Use 5 16 Telephone USE suun sere 14 16 Troubleshooting 28 31 User Operated 4 9 24 WiNSt ES bent 30 Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument ReSound Worldwide Headquarters GN ReSound A S Lautrupbjerg 9 DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 1111 Fax 45 45 75 11 19 www gnresound group com United Kingdom GN ReSound Ltd 1 Landscape Close Weston Business Park Weston on the Green Oxon OX25 35 Tel 0 1869 343 500 Fax 0 1869 343 466 www gnresound co uk Au2. 11 Programme selector 12 5 14 Telephone USES 14 aii aries CB peed 16 Low battery Warning 18 18 19 Daily maintenance 19 Cleaning the 22 00 ccc cece ee 20 Cleaning the WWE COME ke edd dois 21 HOW t apply nerean 22 Warnings and precautions 24 26 T chnical AT E E 27 Tro bleshogting warren aoei 28 Key word index Your ReSound Azure Silhouette 261 01 Hearing Instrument 1 Programme Selector 2 Battery Compartment amp On Off Switch 3 Sound Outlet 4 15 Microphone Sound Inlet 5 2 Microphone Sound Inlet 6 7 8 9 10 Direct Audio Input Left Right indicator Right Red Left Blue Battery lock Model and serial number on ID plate Manufacturer Adjusting to a World of New Sounds New Sounds A hearing loss is typically acquired gradually over many years You may have become accustomed to an everyday life with fewer sounds which al
3. Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Squealing Loose earmould The Dual Stabilizer II system needs re initialization Dome not placed correctly Build up of earwax Tube connection loose Instrument settings not optimal Remove and reinsert Consult your hearing care professional Remove and reinsert Consult your physician Tube to be changed Consult your hearing care professional Sound not clear or Weak battery Hearing instrument damaged Hearing instrument settings not optimal Replace or recharge battery Consult your hearing care professional Consult your hearing care professional Consult your hearing care professional distorted Poorly fitting earmould or dome If there are any other problems not mentioned in this guide please contact your hearing care professional Key Word Index Advice Adjusting to the hearing 6 Battery change 18 Battery 4 18 20 Cleaning the lt 19 21 Direct audio input DAN 16 30 22 23 20 23
4. to the environment Please dispose of them according to local regulations or return them to your hearing care practitioner Repairs If your ReSound hearing instrument malfunctions it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of the hear ing instrument since this will invalidate the warranty If your hearing instrument requires service please contact your hearing care profes sional for assistance Technical Data Maximum Output 2cc Coupler IEC 60118 7 AZ61 DI Classic 261 01 Open 123 dB SPL Typical 123 dB SPL Typical Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No sound Not turned Dead single use battery Dead rechargeable battery Battery improperly inserted Blocked earmould or tube Blocked sound outlet filter Turn on by closing the battery door Replace battery Recharge battery Insert battery properly Clean earmould or tube blockage Consult your hearing care professional Not loud enough Loose earmould Blocked earmould or dome Change in hearing sensitivity Excessive ear Wax Blocked sound outlet filter Volume set too low Reinsert carefully or consult your hearing care professional Clean earmould or dome Consult your hearing care professional Consult your physician Consult your hearing care professional Consult your hearing care professional
5. ReSound USER GUIDE E E E E ReSound Azure Silhouette AZ61 DI ReSound Azure Silhouette Your new digital ReSound Azure Silhouette 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 important in learning to use hearing instruments While some people adjust quickly to wearing hearing instruments in their ears and hearing the new sounds other people may need more time The intent of this user guide is to provide information on the many aspects of using hearing instruments Your hearing instruments have been adjusted to your hearing loss by your hearing care professional Familiarising yourself with the functions of your new hearing instru ments will help you get optimal benefit ReSound Azure Silhouette is a trademark of GN ReSound A S Contents Page Illustration of the hearing lt 4 Adjusting toa world of new 6 N w SOUS 6 7 How to use the hearing 1 lt 8 On Off sea sn 8 Inserting the hearing 5 9 Removing the hearing Instrument
6. below 1 Make sure the tip of the audio boot is placed firstly in the HAI Hearing Instrument Accessories Interface 2 Click the audio boot on to the hearing instrument 3 The Audio boot is now connected How to disconnect the Audio boot Important Do not disconnect the audio boot without pushing the release button first 4 Push the release button on the front side of the Audio boot 5 Gently remove the Audio boot The sound source is connected to your instrument with a cable ora wireless FM system to the audio boot The audio boot will connect with a click to the hearing instrument and switch to Direct Audio Input automatically Low Battery Warning Your hearing care professional can activate a Low Battery Warning function in your hearing instruments When the battery voltage power decreases to acertain level the instrument will emit five soft beeping sig nals This sequence will continue every five minutes until the instrument automatically switches off The occurrence of the sequence can differ by using rechargeable batteries and also between different battery brands It is recommended that you keep a spare battery on hand Changing the Battery 1 Gently push the battery compartment to open 2 Use a magnet to remove the battery ifat hand 3 After removing the old battery insert the new one It is important to insert the battery with the positive side in the correct position The batte
7. drawing You may need to move the handset around slightly to find the best reception If you do not wish to have a telecoil programme you may still use the phone while using your hearing instrument Hold the phone close to the front microphone of the hearing instrument but not directly on If it whistles it may take a few seconds for the instrument to adapt If the whistling continues move the telephone 2 3 cm away from your ear Some hearing instruments also have an acoustic telephone program This program might decrease problems with acoustic feed back when using the telephone Using tele loop systems Many gathering places such as schools theatre and houses of wor ship are equipped with tele loop systems To take advantage of such a system select the telecoil program to pick up direct sound If the hearing instrument goes dead when the telecoil program is selected the tele loop system may not be turned on or not operating correctly If a school theatre or house of worship does not have tele loop system try to sit as close as possible to the front and use one of the microphone programmes Direct Audio Input DAI Using the Direct Audio Input socket enables direct undisturbed connec tion to facilities such as Television Radio Remote microphone How to connect the Audio boot to the hearing instrument Pay close attention to the illustrations on how to connect and disconnect the audio boot
8. e sound Use the black cleaning rod to push canal of the earmould any debris out of the tube The clean the cleaning loop or asyringe ing rod should be inserted where the with lukewarm water can be used tube attaches to the instrument and to push the wax out pushed all the way through the tube 4 Blow gently through the tubing to remove moisture trapped inside and out through the dome 5 Besure to thoroughly dry the earmould and its tubing before Note reconnecting it to the hearing instrument It is not recommended to submerge or rinse the tube and dome with water as water can close the tube If this should occur it will prevent The tubing connecting the earmould to the hearing instrument sound coming through the tube and may be harmful for the instru should be changed if it becomes stiff or brittle Contact your hearing ment s electronics care professional to change the tubing when needed The tube and dome should be changed every third month or sooner if the tube becomes stiff or brittle How to Mount the Dome Tulip Dome We recommend that your hearing care professional changes the dome ate a leaves It is important that the largest for you since failure to change the domes in accordance with the eaf is the outermost leaf C instructions could result in injury If you choose to change the dome 1 Push the largest leaf away from the Tube with your finger A yourself 2 This will ma
9. is fully closed the instrument is turned on and programme 1 will be activated 2 To turn the instrument off open the battery compartment Many individuals use their fingernail to pull it open 3 The instrument is then switched off 4 Whenever you are not using the instrument remember to open the battery door to turn the hearing instrument off to stop battery con sumption You can turn on your hearing instrument once you have placed it behind your ear and inserted the tube in your ear If you prefer not to have the device while placing it behind your ear your hearing care professional can activate a function SmartStart which will delay the instrument turning on This function will prevent the hearing instru ment from squealing while the tube or mould is being inserted in the ear It delays the switch on time by 10 seconds after closing the battery compartment A beep each second is presented during this time Inserting the Instrument with earmould 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 insertion can be easier if you gently pull your ear up and back with your other hand Turn the top part of the earmould gently backwards and forwards so that it tucks behind the fold of skin above your ear canal 3 4 Place the hearing instru
10. ke the large leaf bend forward 3 Then you push it back and it will be placed on top of the smaller leaf B Now the Tulip Dome is ready for insertion 1 Push the dome over the grooves on the tube to mount it 1 2 2 Make sure that it is securely fastened 1 General Precautions Do not leave your hearing instrument in the sun near an open fire orina hot parked car Do not wear your instrument while showering swimming in heavy rain or in moist atmosphere such as steam bath or sauna Should your instrument become moist put it ina closed container with a drying agent Your hearing care professional can provide a specially designed container aso called desiccator for this purpose 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 General Warnings 1 Consult a physician if you discover a foreign object in your ear canal if you experience skin irritation or if excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument Different types of radiation e g from NMR MRI or CT scanners may damage the hearing instrument Therefore do not wear the hearing instrument during these or other corresponding scanning procedures Other types of radiation burglar alarms room surveillance systems radio equipment mobi
11. le telephones etc contain less energy and will not damage the hear ing instrument They could however momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange sounds from the hearing instruments Do not wear the hearing instrument in mines oil fields or other explosive areas unless those areas are certified for hearing instrument use Do not allow others to use your hearing instrument It may cause perma nent damage to the hearing instruments as well as to the hearing impaired 5 Due to choking hazard hearing instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at all times 6 Hearing instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional Incorrect use may result in sudden and permanent hearing loss Battery Warning Information 1 Do not put batteries in your mouth as they can be harmful if swallowed If a battery is swallowed seek medical help immediately 2 Keep batteries away from children and mentally challenged persons 3 Do NOT attempt to recharge batteries which are not specifically designated rechargeable as they may leak or explode 4 Do NOT attempt to dispose batteries by burning them 5 Replace spent batteries and do not leave them the instrument for a prolonged period If your hearing instrument is equipped with low battery warning feature replace battery immediately after low battery warning is reached 6 Used batteries can be harmful
12. ment behind your ear 5 Move the earmould up and down and press gently to ensure it is positioned correctly in the ear 6 When the earmould and hearing instrument are correctly positioned and you have not already turned it on switch on your instru ment by closing the battery door Tip Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion Inserting the Instrument with dome 1 Place the hearing instrument behind the ear 2 Hold the tube where it bends and gently push the dome into your ear canal the dome should be placed far enough into the ear that the tube lies flush with your head 3 Itis important that the tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear 4 When the dome is placed correctly you should not be able to see the tube sticking out when you face a mirror Note You should never attempt to bend or modify the shape of the tube Removing the Hearing Instrument To remove the hearing instrument simply pull the tube outward with your thumb and forefinger Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulties removing the hearing instrument Programme Selector Your Programme Environments to be completed together your hearing care professional You can have up to four different programmes on your hearing instru ment The selection of programmes can be changed by your hearing care professional Programme Description of when to use 1 Y
13. ou can switch between programmes by pushing the programme 1 selector once You will then hear one or more beeps The number of beeps indi cates which programme you have selected You can always return to programme 1 by turning your instrument off and then on again or by placing it in stand by mode and then returning to its operating mode Stand by Function In stand by mode the hearing instrument will not process sound or deliver an acoustic signal to the ear When in this mode asmall amount of power will be used To put the instrument in stand by mode hold down the programme Selector for 5 seconds You will hear a series of beeps and the device will be in stand by mode To return to standard mode press the programme selector once This can only be done after at least 5 seconds in the stand by mode Telephone Use Your can use the telephone with your hearing instruments Using the telephone while using your hearing instruments may require some practice By selecting the optional telecoil programme you can improve understanding of speech when using a hearing instrument compatible telephone Rather than picking up the sound from the telephone this programme only picks up the telephone s magnetic signal and converts it to sound Your hearing care professional can activate the telecoil When using the telecoil programme the receiver of the telephone should be held as shown in the
14. ry door has a marking to help determine correct insertio 4 Always use ZincAir or rechargeable batteries size 312 Tip Removing the battery when you are not wearing the instrument for a longer period will help prevent corrosion of the battery contacts Maintenance Daily Maintenance It is important to keep your hearing instrument clean and dry every day To clean the instrument use a soft cloth If the instrument has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration use a drying kit that is available from your hearing care professional To avoid the need for repairs 1 Never immerse the instrument in water or other liquids since this may cause permanent damage to the hearing instrument Protect your hearing instrument from rough handling and avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sunlight since excessive heat can damage the instrument or deform the casing Cleaning the Earmould Cleaning the Tube and Dome The earmould should be cleaned regularly The tube and the dome should be cleaned regularly 1 Remove the earmould and the tubing from the hearing instrument 1 Remove the tube from the instrument before cleaning by before you clean it unscrewing it 2 To clean the earmould rinse with lukewarm water 2 Useadamp cloth to clean the tube and dome on the outside If ear wax is stuck in th
15. so means hearing less noise than people with normal hearing hear With your new hearing instruments you will experience many sounds that you may not have heard for years It will take time to get used to all these sounds again Some examples of these sounds are The clock ticking Turning pages of the newspaper e Children s voices Whispers and soft speech Car noise Birdsong The sound of your own footsteps How to adjust If you are inexperienced with hearing instruments it is advisable to 1 Use your hearing instruments every day 2 Wear your hearing instruments for just a couple of hours a day during the first week 3 Gradually increase the time you wear your hearing instruments It can take several months for your brain to get used to all the new sounds around you Start using your hearing instruments in mainly quiet surroundings and start with a comfortable volume the hearing care professional will ensure this Listen to and get familiar with all sounds in your home such as a ticking clock water running in the sink or silverware used ona plate In quiet surroundings converse with a person you know well Listen to aTV or radio at home After you have used the hearing instruments for a while you will be ready for more demanding listening situations like conversation witha group of two or three people How to Use the Hearing Instrument On Off Function 1 When the battery compartment
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