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Philips HearLink miniRITE T R Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 HearLink Receiver in-the-Ear Hearing Aids miniRITE T R User Guide...
  • Page 3 Model overview This booklet is valid for the following hearing aid families and models: HearLink 9010 MNR T R – HL 9010 MNR T R (HER9012) GTIN: 05714464002818 HearLink 7010 MNR T R – HL 7010 MNR T R (HER7012) GTIN: 05714464002801 HearLink 5010 MNR T R –...
  • Page 4 Your individual hearing aid settings Settings overview for your hearing aid Left Right Volume Control Program Button Volume Control indicators Beeps at min/max volume Clicks when changing volume Beeps at preferred volume Battery indicators Off Low battery warning...
  • Page 5 Warranty certificate Name of owner: Hearing care professional: Hearing care professional address: Hearing care professional phone: Purchase date: Warranty period: Month: Model right: Serial no.: Model left: Serial no.:...
  • Page 6 International warranty Your hearing aid is covered by an international limited warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 24 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself, but not in accessories such as batteries, tubing, speakers, earpieces and filters, etc.
  • Page 7 This will help you to get the most out of your new hearing aid. Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aid to meet your needs. If you have further questions, please contact your hearing care professional. More information is available on www.hearingsolutions.philips.com.
  • Page 8 Intended use The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby compensate for impaired hearing within mild to moderate to profound hearing loss. This hearing aid is intended to be used by adults and children older than 36 months. Important notice The hearing aid amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimized to your hearing...
  • Page 9 In short Charging Charge the hearing aid every night. The LED on the hearing aid will turn red when the hearing aid is charging and green when fully charged. It takes 3 hours to fully charge the hearing aid. ON/OFF ·...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Identify your hearing aid, speaker, and earpiece Your hearing aid −What it is and does Charger − What it is and does Preparing the charger Charging the hearing aids Charging time Battery performance Turn hearing aid ON/OFF using charger Turn hearing aid ON/OFF using Program Button Low battery indication...
  • Page 11 Clean customized earpieces Replace ProWax filter Store the hearing aid Flight mode Optional features and accessories Change volume (optional) Change program (optional) Mute the hearing aid (optional) Put hearing aid in pairing mode Using hearing aid with iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Pairing hearing aid with iPhone Re-connect your hearing aids to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch...
  • Page 12 Water & dust resistance Conditions of use Mobile phone Technical information Technical data...

  • Page 13: Identify Your Hearing Aid, Speaker, And Earpiece

    Identify your hearing aid, speaker, and earpiece Ear grip (optional) Speaker (60-Speaker shown) Speakers miniRITE T R hearing aid comes with five different speakers: Standard Power Mold speakers speakers 60-Speaker 85-Speaker 100-Speaker 100-Speaker 105-Speaker...
  • Page 14 Earpieces The speaker uses one of the following earpieces: Dome (Open Dome shown)* Grip Tip* VarioTherm Micro Mold or Lite Tip ® Micro Mold or Lite Tip Power Mold speakers 100-Speaker 105-Speaker * Please see details for replacing the dome or Grip Tip in section: “Replace dome or Grip Tip”.
  • Page 15 Customized earpieces Micro Mold Lite Tip VarioTherm Micro Mold ® VarioTherm Lite Tip ® VarioTherm is a registered trademark of Dreve. ®...

  • Page 16: Your Hearing Aid −What It Is And Does

    Your hearing aid − What it is and does Microphones Sound in Ear grip Holds the speaker LED light in place (optional) Charging, ON, OFF, flight Wax filter mode status Protect the speaker from wax Program Button Upper part: Volume up, program change.

  • Page 17: Charger − What It Is And Does

    Charger − What it is and does Charging ports For hearing aids when charging USB connector Insert in power plug or other power sources Power cable Supply power LED light Status indicator for charger ON/OFF Power plug* For power socket * Power plug will vary from country to country...

  • Page 18: Preparing The Charger

    Preparing the charger Connect to power source 1. Insert the USB connector into the power plug. 2. Insert the power plug into a power socket. The charger Start up will turn on automatically. Charger is on When the charger is connected to power, the green LED turns on.

  • Page 19: Charging The Hearing Aids

    Charging the hearing aids Place hearing aids Charger in charger Place the hearing aids The LEDs on the hearing aids in the charging ports as will turn on when the hearing shown in the picture. aids are correctly placed in the charger.

  • Page 20: Charging Time

    Charging time Fully charge your hearing aid at least 3 hours before first time use. Charge your hearing aid every night. That ensures that you will start your day with a fully charged hearing aid. Charging time can vary depending on the remaining capacity of the battery.

  • Page 21: Battery Performance

    Battery performance The daily battery performance varies depending on your individual use and hearing aid settings. Streaming sound from a TV, mobile phone or AudioClip can influence daily battery performance. If your hearing aid runs out of battery, place it in the charger for a recharge.

  • Page 22: Turn Hearing Aid On/Off Using Charger

    Turn hearing aid ON/OFF using charger Your hearing aid automatically turns ON when removed from the charger. The hearing aid LED turns green after 6 seconds, confirming that it is ready for use. You may hear a start-up jingle. Your hearing aid automatically turns OFF when placed in the charger and starts charging.

  • Page 23: Turn Hearing Aid On/Off Using Program Button

    Turn hearing aid ON/OFF using Program Button The hearing aid can be turned ON and OFF using the Program Button. Press and hold the lower part of the button for approx. 2 seconds. Release the button and wait until the hearing aid LED turns GREEN. The hearing aid is now turned ON.

  • Page 24: Low Battery Indication

    Low battery indication When the battery is running low, you will hear 3 short beeps. This will leave you approximately 2 hours before the hearing aid stops working. The beeps will be repeated every 30 minutes. Just before the battery runs out you will hear 4 descending tones.

  • Page 25: Identify Left And Right Hearing Aid

    Identify left and right hearing It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing aid, as they might be programmed differently. You can find left/right color indicators on the hearing aid itself and on 60- and 85-Speakers as shown.

  • Page 26: Put On The Hearing Aid

    Put on the hearing aid The speaker brings the sound into your ear. The speaker should always be used with an earpiece attached. Use only parts designed for your hearing aid. If the speaker has an ear grip, place it in the ear so it follows the contour of the ear (see step 3).

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    Cleaning The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning and removing ear wax from your earpiece. If you need a new MultiTool, please contact your hearing care professional. Wire loop Magnet Brush Important notice The MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool at least 30 cm away from credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.
  • Page 28 When handling your hearing aid, hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it. Clean the microphone openings Carefully brush away debris from the openings using a clean brush. Gently brush the surface and make sure the brush is clean and that it is not pressed into the openings.

  • Page 29: Replacing Standard Earpieces

    Replacing standard earpieces The standard earpiece (dome and Grip Tip) should not be cleaned. If the earpiece is filled with wax, replace it with a new one. Grip Tip needs to be replaced at least once a month. Step 1 Hold on to the end of the speaker and then pull off the earpiece.

  • Page 30: Prowax Minifit Filter

    ProWax miniFit filter The speaker has a white wax filter attached to the end where the earpiece is attached. The wax filter will help prevent wax and debris from damaging the speaker. If the filter becomes clogged, please replace the wax filter (see section “Replace ProWax miniFit filter”) or contact your hearing care professional.

  • Page 31: Replace Prowax Minifit Filter

    Replace ProWax miniFit filter 1. Tool Remove the tool from the shell. The tool has two pins, one empty for removal and one with the new wax filter. 2. Remove Push the empty pin into the New filter wax filter in the speaker and pull it out.

  • Page 32: Clean Customized Earpieces

    Clean customized earpieces The earpiece should be cleaned regularly. The earpiece contains a wax filter*. The filter keeps wax and debris from damaging the speaker. Replace the filter when clogged or when the hearing aid does not sound normal. Alternatively, contact your hearing care professional.

  • Page 33: Replace Prowax Filter

    Replace ProWax filter 1. Tool Remove the tool from the shell. The tool has two pins, one empty for removal and one filter with the new wax filter. 2. Remove Push the empty pin into the wax filter in the mold and pull it filter out.

  • Page 34: Store The Hearing Aid

    Store the hearing aid The charger is the optimal storage for the hearing aid. Anytime your hearing aid is not in use, place it in the charger for charging. This will ensure your hearing aid is always charged. To ensure the longest life of the rechargeable battery in the hearing aid, do not expose it to excess heat.

  • Page 35: Flight Mode

    Flight mode When boarding an airplane or entering an area where it is prohibited to radiate radio signals, e.g., during flight, flight mode must be activated. It is only necessary to activate flight mode on one hearing aid. When flight mode is activated, only Bluetooth is turned off.

  • Page 36: Optional Features And Accessories

    Optional features and accessories The features and accessories described on the following pages are optional. Please contact your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is programmed. If you experience difficult listening situations, a special program may be helpful. These are programmed by your hearing care professional.

  • Page 37: Change Volume (Optional)

    Change volume (optional) The Program Button allows you to adjust the volume. You will hear a beep when you turn the volume up or down. Give a short press to the button to increase the volume Give a short press to the button to decrease the volume Maximum You will hear 2 beeps at...

  • Page 38: Change Program (Optional)

    Change program (optional) Your hearing aid can have up to 4 different programs. These are programmed by your hearing care professional. Press up or down to change between programs You can change continuously between programs both up and down in the program order.
  • Page 39 To be filled out by the hearing care professional Program Activation sound When to use Program 1 1 tone Program 2 2 tones Program 3 3 tones Program 4 4 tones Green, short blink Program change: Left Right Short press Medium press...

  • Page 40: Mute The Hearing Aid (Optional)

    Use the mute function if you need to silence the hearing aid while wearing it. Your hearing aid can be muted by using one of the following optional devices: · Philips HearLink app · AudioClip · Remote Control The LED might blink red and green, depending on how your hearing care professional has configured your hearing aid.

  • Page 41: Put Hearing Aid In Pairing Mode

    Put hearing aid in pairing mode To pair your hearing aid with a wireless accessory (e.g. TV Adapter, AudioClip, smartphone, etc.), your hearing aid must be in pairing mode. To activate pairing mode, switch the hearing aid OFF and ON as described on pages 22 and 23.

  • Page 42: Using Hearing Aid With Iphone, Ipad, Or Ipod Touch

    Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. Stream audio with Android™ devices through the Philips AudioClip.

  • Page 43: Pairing Hearing Aid With Iphone

    Pairing hearing aid with iPhone 2. General 1. Settings Bluetooth Accessibility General Open your iPhone On the “General” and go to “Settings”. screen, choose Make sure Bluetooth “Accessibility”. ® is on. Then choose “General”.
  • Page 44 4. Prepare 3. Accessibility Pairing must occur within 3 minutes after the hearing aid is turned on. To restart the hearing aid, place it MFi Hearing Devices in the charger and remove it again, or use the Program Button (see section: Turn ON/OFF using On the “Accessibility”...
  • Page 45 6. Confirm pairing 5. Select Philip Bluetooth Pairing HearLink 9010 Request “Philip” would like to pair with your iPhone Cancel Pair Your iPhone will Confirm pairing. detect the hearing aid If you have two for pairing. Detected hearing aids, devices will appear pairing in your iPhone list.

  • Page 46: Re-Connect Your Hearing Aids To Your Iphone, Ipad, Or Ipod Touch

    Re-connect your hearing aids to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch When you turn off your hearing aids or iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, these will no longer be connected. To connect them again, restart your hearing aids (see pages 22 and 23). The hearing aids will then automatically reconnect to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

  • Page 47: Wireless Accessories (Optional)

    Remote Control Remote Control offers the ability to change programs, adjust volume or mute your hearing aid. Philips HearLink app The app offers an intuitive and discreet way to control your hearing aids with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices.

  • Page 48: Other Options (Optional)

    Other options (optional) Telecoil Telecoil helps you hear better when using a telephone with a built-in loop or when you are in buildings with teleloop systems such as theaters, churches, or lecture rooms. This symbol or a similar sign is shown wherever a teleloop has been installed.

  • Page 49: Sound And Led Indications

    Sound and LED indications Different sound and light indications help to show the hearing aid status. The different settings are listed on the following pages. Your hearing care professional can set sound and LED indications to match your preferences. For charger LED indication, see Charger User Guide.
  • Page 50 Status Indicators Sound Start-up Start-up jingle 4 descending Shutdown tones Shutdown tones Flight mode followed by 4 activation tones Shutdown tones Flight mode followed by 4 – deactivation tones Warning Sound Indicators Battery low 3 beeps indication Battery end 4 descending –...
  • Page 51 Remote Mic program tones Volume Indicators Sound Preferred volume 2 beeps Min/max volume 3 beeps Volume change 1 click Mute activated with Philips HearLink app, – AudioClip, or Remote Control Green, short blink Green, long blink Red, short blink Red, long blink...

  • Page 52: General Warnings

    General warnings You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings before using your hearing aid for your personal safety and to ensure correct use. Please note that a hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions.
  • Page 53 Only charge the hearing aid with a Philips charger. Other chargers risk destroying the hearing aid and battery. If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. Contact the National Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 or National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 202-625- 3333.
  • Page 54 General warnings Fatality hazards and risk of swallowing lithium- ion batteries or placing them in the ear or nose · Never swallow lithium-ion batteries nor place them in the ear or the nose as this may lead to serious injury or death in as little as 2 hours.
  • Page 55 Dysfunction · Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid may stop working without notice. Keep this in mind when you depend on warning sounds (e.g. when you are in traffic). The hearing aids may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired or if the tubing is blocked by moisture or ear wax.
  • Page 56 General warnings X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and electrotherapy · Remove your hearing aid before X-ray, CT/ MR/PET scanning electrotherapy, surgery etc. as your hearing aid may be damaged when exposed to strong electromagnetic fields. Heat and chemicals · The hearing aid must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g.
  • Page 57 Possible side effects · Hearing aids and earpieces may cause an accelerated accumulation of ear wax. · The non-allergenic materials used in hearing aids may in rare cases cause a skin irritation or other side effects. Please seek consultation with a physician if these conditions occur.
  • Page 58 General warnings Connection to external equipment · The safety of the hearing aid when connected to external equipment with an auxiliary input cable and/or directly, is determined by the external signal source. When connected to external equipment plugged into a wall outlet, this equipment must comply with IEC- 62368 (or IEC-60065, IEC-60950 until June 20, 2019) or equivalent safety standards.
  • Page 59 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. Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days.
  • Page 60 General warnings Important notice for prospective hearing aid users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss has 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.
  • Page 61 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 hearing aid to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible causes Hearing aid is out of power Dead battery No sound Clogged earpieces (dome, Grip Tip, Micro Mold, or Lite Tip) Clogged sound outlet Intermittent or Moisture reduced sound Hearing aid is out of power Hearing aid earpiece inserted incorrectly Squealing noise Ear wax accumulated...
  • Page 63 Solutions Charge the hearing aid Contact your hearing care professional Clean mold Replace wax filter, dome, or Grip Tip Clean mold or replace wax filter, dome, or Grip Tip Gently wipe the hearing aid and let it dry Charge the hearing aid Re-insert the earpiece Have ear canal examined by your doctor Contact your hearing care professional...
  • Page 64 Symptom Possible causes The charger is not switched on The hearing aid or charger is either too warm or too cold Hearing aid LED Charging is incomplete. The remains off when room temperature exceeds the hearing aid 95°F, which prolongs the is placed in the charging time.
  • Page 65 Solutions Verify that the charger power supply is connected correctly Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a temperature between 41°F to 104°F Reinsert the hearing aid into the charger. This will complete the charging within approximately 15 minutes.

  • Page 66: Water & Dust Resistance

    Water & dust resistance Your hearing aid is dust-tight and protected against ingress of water (IP68), which means it is designed to be worn in all daily life situations. Therefore, you do not have to worry about sweat or getting wet in the rain. Should your hearing aid come in contact with water and stop working, gently wipe off any water and let the hearing aid dry.

  • Page 67: Conditions Of Use

    Conditions of use Operating Temperature: 41  ° F to 104  ° F conditions Relative humidity: 5  % to 93  % , non-condensing Charging Temperature: 41°F to 104°F conditions Relative humidity: 5  % to 93  % , non-condensing Storage and Temperature and humidity should transportation not exceed the following limits for conditions...

  • Page 68: Mobile Phone

    Mobile phone Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aid when they are using mobile phones, indicating that the mobile phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. The ANSI C63.19 standard determines the prediction of compatibility between a specific hearing aid and a mobile phone by adding the numerical value of the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the...
  • Page 69 combined rating is 7 (M4 + M3) for the acoustic coupling and 5 (T2 + T3) for the telecoil coupling. According to the guideline given above, both types of coupling will thereby be acceptable, with the acoustic coupling indicating excellent performance and the telecoil coupling indicating normal use.

  • Page 70: Technical Information

    The hearing aid complies with international standards concerning electromagnetic compatibility and human exposure. Due to the limited space available on the hearing aid, relevant approval markings can be found in this document. Additional information can be found in the Specification Guide on www.hearingsolutions.philips.com.
  • Page 71 USA and Canada The hearing aid contains a radio module with the following certification ID numbers: FCC ID: 2ACAHSBMRTRC IC: 11936A-SBMRTRC The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada’s licenceexempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 72 Declaration of Conformity is available from the manufacturer. SBO Hearing A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.hearingsolutions.philips.com Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to E2105 local regulations.
  • Page 73 Description of symbols used in this booklet or on the packaging label Warnings Text marked with a marking symbol must be read before using the product. Manufacturer The product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol. Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC.
  • Page 74 REACH Declaration: REACH requires Philips Hearing Solutions to provide chemical content information for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) if they are present above 0.1  % of the article weight. No substances on the REACH SVHC list applicable at the time of manufacturing is present in Product HearLink.

  • Page 75: Technical Data

    Technical data Receiver-in-the-ear hearing aids HearLink miniRITE T R 2CC COUPLER , 105-SPEAKER HL 9010 HL 7010|5010 OSPL 90, HFA (dB SPL) Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) Reference Test Gain (dB) Frequency Range 100– 7700 100–7700 (Hz) Distortion 500/800/1600 <2/<2/<2 <2/<2/<2 Hz (%) Equivalent Input Noise,...
  • Page 76 Additional information Technical data measured with expansion, corresponding to the test box measurement settings. “2cc” refers to a coupler according to IEC 60318-5:2006. Applied standard: ANSI S3.22:2014. Full-on gain is measured with the gain control of the hearing aid set to its full-on position minus 20 dB and with an input SPL of 70 dB.
  • Page 77 2CC COUPLER Output OSPL 90 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz) Frequency Response Measurements with 105-Speaker HL 9010 HL 7010|5010 1k6 2k 2k5 8k 10k Frequency (Hz)
  • Page 78 2CC COUPLER I/O Curves HL 9010|7010|5010 Measurements with 105-Speaker 500 Hz 800 Hz 1600 Hz Input/dB SPL 197526 | US...
  • Page 79 < > 8,15 mm Placeholder for FSC logo < 15 mm >...
  • Page 80 Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license. This product has been manufactured by or for and is sold under the responsibility of SBO Hearing A/S, and SBO Hearing A/S is the warrantor in relation to this product.

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