Xplore XE61 user guide
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1. or a 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 We 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 a certain level the instrument will emit five soft beeping signals 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 pin to remove the battery if at 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 battery door has a marking to help determine correct insertion 4 Always use Zinc Air 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 gt clean the instrument use a soft cloth If the instrument has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration us2. 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 It is 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 11 Programme Selector Your Programme Environments You can have up to four different programmes on your hearing instru to be completed together with your hearing care professional ment The selection of programmes can be changed by your hearing EN care professional Programme Description of when to use 1 You can switch between programmes by pushing the programme 4 selector once 2 You will then hear one or more beeps The number of beeps 2 indicates which programme you have selected 3 3 You can always return to programme 1 by turning your instrument off and then on again or by placing it in stand by mode 4 and then returning to its operating mode Stand by Function In stand by mode the hearing instrument will not process soun
3. your hearing care professional Sound not clear or e Weak battery e Replace or recharge battery distorted e Poorly fitting earmould or dome e Consult your hearing care professional e Hearing instrument damaged e Consult your hearing care professional e Hearing instrument settings not optimal e Consult your hearing care professional If there are any other problems not mentioned in this guide please contact your hearing care professional 31 Key Word Index Advice Adjusting to the hearing aid 6 Sound dissapeared llle 28 30 Battery change 0 ccc eee ee eee 18 Stand by Mode 6 eee tees Battery compartment 0 0000s 4 18 Technical data ss esas pem ba Wanna een na EENE EERE Cerumen earwax csse 20 Telecoil USC ees 14 15 Cleaning the instrument 0 0 0 nn sense nennen 19 21 Telephone USE 2 en 14 15 Direct audio input DAI 2 22 2222 on seen 16 Troubleshooting guide llis 28 31 Distortion of sound sssee Re 30 User operated controls llle 4 8 Dome change lleeeell lees 22 23 Wamings cle RR Rm Earmould Dome 2222222 20 23 SQUEANG uisa exu rhum a me BS WR a na Rie nen Programmes s 2 2 wage Sh an er en nen m ed ead a 12 13 Inserting the hearing instrument 00 0 ee 9 Low battery warning sasaaa eee 18 Maintenance ines oad aR 4 ne ne a 19 On off switch oo an 4 8 Precaution
4. USER GUIDE ReSound X plore BTE XE61 DI ReSound X plore Contents Page Your new digital ReSound X plore hearing instruments will enable you e to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your Illustration of the hearing instrument liliis 4 hearing loss Practice and a positive attitude are important in learnin CUSINA A WOU DI TN SOUS o scd dap ee D g p P g New Sounds sriedecerireg eee eee eee 6 to use hearing instruments While some people adjust quickly to HOW to SWE erahnen tee eek 7 wearing hearing instruments in their ears and hearing the new sounds How to use the hearing instrument 000 cece ee eee 8 other people may need more time Oo UNGON Su ae rer ernten 8 Inserting the hearing instrument 2222222 9 The intent of this user guide is to provide information on the many Removing the hearing Instrument 222222 ne nee 11 aspects of using hearing instruments Your hearing instruments have Programme selector Mh ehh he e he e n e e e n e e e n e nn le been adjusted to your hearing loss by your hearing care professional Stand by FUNCTION eee eee eee 14 Familiarising yourself with the functions of your new hearing EE EIER USERS HELLAS Re Padi qoe diae or je Instruments WI help youget optimal pent Low battery warning sasaaa 18 Changing the battery 2 2 2222 00 000 nn 18 Maintenance lisse 19 Daily maintenance sssseee ees 19 Cleaning
5. ata Maximum Output 2cc Coupler IEC 60118 7 XE61 DI Classic XE61 DI Open 123 dB SPL Typical 123 dB SPL Typical 2m Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No sound e Stand By Mode e Re activate by pushing the programme selector once e Not turned on Turn on by closing the battery door Dead single use battery Replace battery Dead rechargeable battery Recharge battery e Battery improperly inserted nsert battery properly e Blocked earmould or tube Clean earmould or tube blockage e Blocked sound outlet filter e 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 e Consult your hearing care professional e Consult your physician e Consult your hearing care professional e Consult your hearing care professional 29 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Squealing oose earmould e The Dual Stabilizer Il system needs re initialization e Remove and reinsert e Consult your hearing care professional Dome not placed correctly e Remove and reinsert e Build up of earwax e Consult your physician e Tube connection loose e Tube to be changed e Instrument settings not optimal e Consult
6. cing it behind your ear your hearing care profes sional can activate a function SmartStart which will delay the instrument turning on This function will prevent the hearing instrument from squeal ing 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 4 Whenever you are not using the instrument remember to open 3 Tum the top part of the earmould gently backwards and forwards so that it tucks behind the fold of skin above your ear canal 4 Place the hearing instrument 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 instrument 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
7. cleaning rod to push any debris out of the tube The clean ing rod should be inserted where the tube attaches to the instrument and pushed all the way through the tube and out through the dome Note 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 sound coming through the tube and may be harmful for the instru ment s electronics The tube and dome should be changed every third month or sooner if the tube becomes stiff or brittle 21 How to Mount the Dome Tulip Dome We recommend that your hearing care professional changes the dome The Tulip Dome consists of two leaves It is important that the largest for you since failure to change the domes in accordance with the leaf 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 make the large leaf bend forward 3 Then you push it back and it will be placed on top of the smaller leaf B 4 Now the Tulip Dome is ready for insertion C 1 Push the dome over the grooves on the tube to mount it 1 2 2 Make sure that it is securely fastened 23 1 General Precautions Do not leave your hearing instrument in the sun near an open fire or in a hot parked car Do not wear your in
8. d or deliver an acoustic signal to the ear When in this mode a small 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 You 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 telecoil compatible phone 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 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 it 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 aco
9. e 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 2 Protect your hearing instrument from rough handling and avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors 3 Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sunlight since excessive heat can damage the instrument or deform the casing 19 Cleaning the Earmould The earmould should be cleaned regularly 1 Remove the earmould and the tubing from the hearing instrument before you clean it 2 To clean the earmould rinse with lukewarm water 3 If ear wax is stuck in the sound canal of the earmould the cleaning loop or a syringe with lukewarm water can be used to push the wax out 4 Blow gently through the tubing to remove moisture trapped inside 5 Be sure to thoroughly dry the earmould and its tubing before reconnecting it to the hearing instrument The tubing connecting the earmould to the hearing instrument should be changed if it becomes stiff or brittle Contact your hearing care profes sional to change the tubing when needed Cleaning the Tube and Dome The tube and the dome should be cleaned regularly 1 Remove the tube from the instrument before cleaning by unscrewing it 2 Use a damp cloth to clean the tube and dome on the outside 3 Use the black
10. he 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 Partary Warning Information Do not put batteries in your mouth as they can be harmful if swallowed If a battery is swallowed seek medical help immediately Keep batteries away from children and mentally challenged persons and pets 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 Replace spent batteries and do not leave them in the instrument for a prolonged period If your hearing instrument is equipped with a low battery warning feature replace battery immediately after low battery warning is reached 6 Used batteries can be harmful to the environment Please dispose of them according to local regulations or return them to your hearing care practitioner M 91 25 Repairs If your ReSound hearing instrument malfunctions it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this will invalidate the warranty If your hearing instru ment requires service please contact your hearing care professional for assistance Technical D
11. s ua uses ses a ao Ra AUR aa ENERE ERE 24 Programme Selector eee 4 12 Removing the hearing instrument 2222222 seen 11 HepallS au us fees Gag ei a o ke UR a Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument 35 16797500 GB 08 03 Rev A ReSound RELL rediscover hearing Worldwide Headquarters GN ReSound A S Lautrupbjerg 7 DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 11 11 Fax 45 45 75 11 19 www resound com United Kingdom GN ReSound Ltd 1 Landscape Close Weston Business Park Weston on the Green Oxon OX25 SSX Tel O 1869 352 800 Fax 0 1869 343 466 www gnresound co uk Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC should be directed to GN ReSound A S Australia GN ReSound Pty Ltd Unit R1 Regent Park Estate 391 Park Road Regent Park NSW 2143 Tel free 1800 658 955 Fax 02 9743 7472 www gnresound com au New Zealand GN ReSound NZ Ltd 12 Parkway Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland Tel free 0800 900 126 Fax free 0800 007 695 www gnresound co nz
12. s 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 on a plate In quiet surroundings converse with a person you know well Listen to a TV 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 with a group of two or three people How to Use the Hearing Instrument On Off Function 1 When the battery compartment 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 finger tips to pull it open 3 The instrument is then switched off the battery door to turn the hearing instrument off to stop battery consumption 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 on while pla
13. strument while showering swimming in heavy rain or in a moist atmosphere such as steam bath or sauna Should your instrument become moist put it in a closed container with a drying agent Your hearing care professional can provide a specially designed container a so 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 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 mobile tele phones etc contain less energy and will not damage the hearing instrument They could however momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange sounds from the hearing instruments 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 permanent damage to the hearing instruments as well as to t
14. the earmould 2 2222 nn nennen nn 20 Cleaning the Tube and dome isses eee 21 How to apply the dome 222m messen nenne nenn 22 Warnings and precautions aaa 24 Rep lls iaa kanst fod ea na ae eee ee 26 Technical data i5 cg ire be Ee E ER RU ano 27 Troubleshooting ssllse nennen 28 ReSound X plore is a trademark of GN ReSound A S eV WO Nde 2 cc cteee mE ELERETIXGORETESREYP34IE REGES 32 Your ReSound X plore Hearing Instrument 1 Programme Selector 2 Battery Compartment amp On Off Switch 3 Sound Outlet 4 1st Microphone Sound Inlet 5 2nd Microphone Sound Inlet 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 A hearing loss is typically acquired gradually over many years You may have become accustomed to an everyday life with fewer sounds which also means hearing less noise than people with normal hearing 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 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 instrument
15. ustic telephone program This program might decrease problems with acoustic feedback when using the telephone Using tele loop systems Many gathering places such as schools theatres and houses of worship 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 Ioop system may not be turned on or not operating correctly If a school theatre or house of worship does not have a tele loop system try to sit as close as possible to the front and use one of the microphone programmes 15 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 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
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