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- Page 1 Nitro micon™ BTE User Guide www.bestsound-technology.co.uk Life sounds brilliant.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Welcome Your hearing instruments Getting to know your hearing instruments Components and names Controls Settings Battery size Service information Batteries Replacing non-rechargeable batteries Child lock (optional) Daily use Turning on and off Inserting Removing Adjusting the volume Changing the hearing program Further adjustments (optional) Locking the controls (optional) Using two hearing instruments (optional) - Page 3 Audio induction loops Telecoil program and remote control Audio input Attaching the audio shoe Removing the audio shoe Maintenance and care Cleaning Drying Storage Troubleshooting Important information Intended use Explanation of symbols Transport and storage conditions Disposal information Technical information Conformance information Important safety information Personal safety...
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Page 4: Welcome
Welcome You have chosen one of our hearing instruments, a reliable partner to accompany you through everday life. Like everything new, it will take you a little while to become familiar with it. This document, along with support from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you. -
Page 5: Your Hearing Instruments
Your hearing instruments Getting to know your hearing instruments It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new hearing instruments. With the instruments in your hand try using the controls and note their location on the instrument. This will make it easier for you to feel and press the controls while wearing the hearing instruments. -
Page 6: Components And Names
Components and names ➊ ➍ Earhook LED status indicator ➋ ➎ Microphone Rocker switch (standard) or openings flat cover for pediatric use (optional) ➌ Push button ➏ Battery compartment Your hearing instruments... -
Page 7: Controls
Controls With the controls you can, for example, adjust the volume or switch hearing programs. Your hearing instruments either have a push button and a rocker switch or a push button only. The Hearing Care Professional has assigned your desired functions to the controls. - Page 8 Push button Function Left Right Program change Standby/turn on press briefly, press 2 seconds Rocker switch Function Left Right Volume up/down Tinnitus noiser level up/down Sound balance Push button and rocker switch Function Left Right Lock / Unlock the controls Read more in section "Locking the controls".
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Page 9: Settings
Settings Ask your Hearing Care Professional to mark your individual settings on the following pages. Hearing programs Read more in section "Changing the hearing program". Features Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of hearing instruments. Read more in section "Turning on and off". e2e wireless enables simultaneous control of both hearing instruments. -
Page 10: Battery Size
Accessories Remote control Audio streamer Battery size Batteries Non-rechargeable (size 675) Your hearing instruments... -
Page 11: Service Information
Service information Serial numbers Left: Right: Service dates Your Hearing Care Professional Date of purchase: Your hearing instruments... -
Page 12: Batteries
Batteries When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or you will hear an alert signal. It depends on the battery type how long you have until you have to replace the battery. Your Hearing Care Professional can configure the LED to indicate the battery status. -
Page 13: Replacing Non-Rechargeable Batteries
Replacing non-rechargeable batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and dispose of according to local regulations. Remember to have your replacement batteries with you at all times. Removing: Open the battery compartment. Pull the battery out. Batteries... - Page 14 Inserting: Remove the protective film from the new battery. Slide the battery into the compartment. Make sure the "+" symbols on the battery and compartment are aligned (refer to the picture). A magnet in the battery compartment ensures that the battery snaps noticeably into place.
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Page 15: Child Lock (Optional)
Child lock (optional) Your hearing instruments can be modified to provide a child-safe battery compartment, which can be locked (child lock). The child lock has to be activated by the Hearing Care Professional. With the child lock enabled, the battery compartment will automatically lock when closed. - Page 16 Locking / Unlocking the battery compartment To lock or unlock the battery compartment, a special tool is required. Your Hearing Care Professional will lock or unlock the battery compartment for you. The following instructions are for your Hearing Care Professional only. The position of the locking bar in the battery compartment indicates whether the battery compartment is locked.
- Page 17 Locking the battery compartment: Insert the tip of the tool into the small opening. Push / Lever the small plastic part out of the battery compartment. The battery compartment is locked. The battery compartment can be unlocked by the Hearing Care Professional again.
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Page 18: Daily Use
Daily u e Turning on and off You have several options to turn your hearing instruments on or off. Via battery compartment: Turning on: Close the battery compartment. The default volume and hearing program are set. Turning off: Open the battery compartment. Via push button: Turning on or off: Press the push button for 2 seconds. - Page 19 When wearing the hearing instruments, an ■ optional acoustic signal can indicate when an instrument is turned on or off. Your Hearing Care Professional can configure ■ the LED to shine when the instrument is turned Remove the batteries if you do not want to use ■...
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Page 20: Inserting
Inserting Your hearing instruments have been fine-tuned for your right and left ear. Colored markers indicate the side: red marker = right ear ■ blue marker = left ear ■ To insert the hearing instrument: Hold the tube at the bend that is closer to the ear piece. -
Page 21: Removing
Removing Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of ➊ your ear Hold the ear piece between your thumb and index finger. Carefully twist the ear piece ➋ forward while pulling it out Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage. Read more in section "Maintenance and care". -
Page 22: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume to the listening situation. If you prefer manual volume adjustment, press the rocker switch briefly or use a remote control. Refer to section "Controls" for your personal settings. An optional signal can indicate the volume change. Changing the hearing program Hearing programs change the characteristics of the sound coming through the hearing instrument. -
Page 23: Further Adjustments (Optional)
If the AutoPhone function is activated, the hearing program switches automatically to a telephone program when the telephone receiver is close to the ear. Read more in section "On the phone". Your Hearing Care Professional can configure your hearing instruments so that they switch automatically to the audio shoe program if the audio shoe has been attached. -
Page 24: Locking The Controls (Optional)
Locking the controls (optional) To prevent any accidental operation you can lock the controls. When the controls are locked, both push button and rocker switch are disabled. To lock the controls, press the top of the rocker switch and hold it. Simultaneously press the push button on the same hearing instrument for 3 seconds. -
Page 25: Using Two Hearing Instruments (Optional)
Using two hearing instruments (optional) Very rarely does hearing loss occur in only one ear, therefore the use of two instruments ensures that you are improving your hearing in all situations allowing you to better participate in your daily life. When controlling two instruments you have the following options to, for example, change the hearing program: You can control each hearing instrument separately. -
Page 26: On The Phone
On the phone When you are on the phone, hold the telephone receiver slightly above your ear. The hearing instrument and telephone receiver have to be aligned. Turn the receiver slightly so that the ear is not completely covered. Telephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone. -
Page 27: Automatic Program Switch (Autophone)
field. Not all telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate the AutoPhone function. In this case, you can use the Siemens AutoPhone magnet, which is available as an accessory, and attach it to the telephone receiver. - Page 28 NOTICE Magnets can disturb electrical devices and delete stored data. Keep magnets away from computers, monitors, television sets, storage media and other electronic equipment/devices. WARNING Risk of affecting life support systems! Use a magnet only when it is a safe distance away from life support systems, such as pacemakers or magnetic valves.
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Page 29: Audio Induction Loops
Audio induction loops Many telephones as well as public places like theatres offer the audio signal (music and speech) via an audio induction loop. With this system, your hearing instruments can directly receive the desired signal – without distracting noise in the environment. You can usually recognize audio induction loop systems by certain signs. -
Page 30: Audio Input
Audio With an audio shoe you can connect your hearing instrument to an FM system. An FM system gathers speech at the voice source (via a separate microphone) and transmits the sound directly to the hearing instrument. This can be useful for adults in difficult listening situations and for children in classrooms. -
Page 31: Attaching The Audio Shoe
NOTICE Hold the audio shoe tightly when you remove the FM receiver. Attaching the audio shoe Open the battery compartment. Pull the cover out. The shape of the cover depends on your type of hearing instrument. Slide the audio shoe in. Audio input... -
Page 32: Removing The Audio Shoe
Ensure that it clicks click noticeably in place. Close the battery compartment. Removing the audio shoe When the audio shoe is not attached, you can install a cover to prevent dirt and dust from entering the housing. Open the battery compartment. - Page 33 Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow into position. The shape of the cover depends on your type of hearing instrument. Close the battery compartment. Audio input...
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Page 34: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care The hearing instruments are so robust that they will function reliably for years. It is, however, important that you take care of your instruments and observe a few basic rules, which will soon become habit. Cleaning For hygiene reasons and to maintain functionality, clean your hearing instruments daily. -
Page 35: Drying
Drying Dry your hearing instruments overnight. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products. Storage During longer periods of non-use, store your hearing instruments with open battery compartment (and batteries removed) in a drying system in order to prevent the penetration of moisture. Maintenance and care... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions Sound is weak. Increase the volume. ■ Replace the empty battery. ■ Clean the ear piece. ■ Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds. Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely. ■ Decrease the volume. ■ Clean the ear piece. -
Page 37: Important Information
Important formation Intended use Hearing instruments are intended to improve the hearing of hearing impaired persons. Diagnosis and prescription of a hearing instrument must be performed by hearing health specialists, e.g. acousticians, audiologists or ENT doctors. Use the hearing instruments and accessories only as described in this user guide. -
Page 38: Transport And Storage Conditions
Transport and storage conditions During extended periods of transport and storage, please observe the following conditions: Storage Transport Temperature 10 to 40 °C -20 to 60 °C Relative humidity 10 to 80 % 5 to 90 % Air pressure 700 to 1050 hPa 200 to 1200 hPa For other parts, such as batteries, other conditions may apply. -
Page 39: Technical Information
NOTICE To avoid environmental pollution, do not throw batteries into household trash. Recycle or dispose of batteries according to national regulations or return them to your Hearing Care Professional. Technical information FCC ID: SGI-WL002BTE IC: 267AB-WL002 Operating frequencies: F =3.28 MHz N14203 (EMC and radio communications compliance label Australia) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian... - Page 40 Operation is subject to the following conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and ■ this device must accept any interference received, ■ including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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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Page 41: Conformance Information
Conformance information With the CE marking Sivantos confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. 0123 For the products with e2e wireless 2.0 Sivantos additionally confirms compliance with the European Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning radio and telecommunications terminal equipment. Important information... -
Page 42: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Personal safety WARNING Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the user. Use only hearing instruments that have been fitted especially for your needs. WARNING Risk of injury! Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point of sale. WARNING Risk of explosion! Do not use your hearing instruments in... - Page 43 WARNING Risk of affecting electronic equipment! In areas where the use of electronics or wireless devices are restricted, verify if your device has to be turned off. WARNING Risk of interference with active and non-active implants! If you wear an active or a non-active implant, e.g.
- Page 44 WARNING Choking hazard! Your hearing instruments contain small parts which can be swallowed. Ensure adequate supervision if infants, small children or mentally disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments. Check the completeness of the hearing instruments regularly. Ensure that your child does not detach the hearing instrument from the earmold.
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Page 45: Product Safety
Product safety NOTICE Leaking batteries damage the hearing instruments. Turn the hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve the battery. Remove batteries when the instruments are not in use for a prolonged period of time. NOTICE Protect your hearing instruments from extreme heat. - Page 46 NOTICE Protect your hearing instruments from high humidity. Do not wear them in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion. Only for two instruments or the use of a remote control: In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist.
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Page 47: Tinnitus Noiser
Tinnitus noiser Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a tinnitus noiser. The use of the tinnitus noiser should be only on the advice and in consultation with your Hearing Care Professional. WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user’s hearing health. - Page 48 For Hearing Care Professionals: The target population is primarily the adult population over 21 years of age. The patient may have some control of the level or volume of the signal and the patient should discuss this adjustment as well as his or her comfort level and sound of the signal with their Hearing Care Professional.
- Page 49 WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user’s hearing health. A Hearing Care Professional should advise a prospective tinnitus noiser user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before using the tinnitus noiser if the Hearing Care Professional determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review or any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the...
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Page 50: Country-Specific Information
Country-specific formation Country-specific information... - Page 52 Phone +44 (0) 1293 423700 Legal Manufacturer Sivantos GmbH Henri-Dunant-Strasse 100 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 Document No. A91SAT-02122-99T02-7600 EN Order/Item No. 108 232 61 | Master Rev02, 08.2013 © Siemens AG, 06.2015 | JN7469 | Printed in the UK www.bestsound-technology.co.uk...