USER GUIDE - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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1. e Hang the instrument over the top of the ear e Grasp the FlexTube where it bends and push the dome into your ear canal The dome should be placed far enough into the ear that the sound tube lies flush with your head When the dome is placed appropriately you should not see the FlexTube sticking out when you look directly into a mirror e f the device whistles the most likely reason is that the dome is not placed correctly in the ear W canal Other reasons can be buildup of earwax in the ear canal or that the sound tube connection to the Is instrument has become loose in 3 ye which case the sound tube must be a changed It is also possible that the instrument settings are not optimal If you have ruled out other reasons for the tI 1 instrument squealing it is recommended to contact your hearing care professional Changing the Battery Open the battery compartment by turning the instrument off and then using your fingernail to open it completely After removing the old battery insert the new one with the flat side facing the on the battery door It should fit in like a puzzle piece The battery door should close very easily Never use force to close the door as this may damage your hearing instrument Always use a size 13 Zinc Air battery Please note that if the battery is weak the hearing instrument performance will be reduced Removing the battery when you are not wearing the instrument2. Programme Description of when to use Telecoil See section Telephone Use for a detailed description of this function Danalogic 6 BTE instruments are all equipped with a telecoil in their standard version Directionality The Danalogic 6 instrument is equipped with two micro phones and thus offer directionality That is a function which enables better speech understanding in noisy situations This function focuses on speech in front of you while sounds coming from the back or the side are suppressed Please ask your hearing care professional about this automatic feature Stand by Function To put the instrument into stand by mode hold down the programme selector for 5 seconds You will hear a series of beeps and the device is now in stand by mode Before returning to functional mode you will need to wait approx imately 5 seconds After waiting press the programme selector down once Please note that the instrument is using a small amount of power when it is in stand by mode On Off Function Your Danalogic 6 BTE is equipped with an on off switch inte grated into the battery compartment When the battery compartment is fully closed the instrument is turned on in its functional mode and programme 1 will be activated To turn the instrument off press the tab on the base of the instrument with your fingertip The battery compartment then snaps partly open and the instrument is turned off
3. The FlexTube feeds the amplified sound from the hearing instrument into the ear It is important that the FlexTube and the dome fit correctly into your ear If the FlexTube or the dome irritate your ear in any way and prevent you from wearing your hearing instrument please contact your hear ing care professional You should never attempt to modify the shape of the FlexTube yourself The FlexTube and the dome should be cleaned regularly Remove the FlexTube from the instrument before cleaning by unscrewing it Use a damp cloth to clean the FlexTube and dome on the outside and use the black cleaning rod to push any debris out of the FlexTube The cleaning rod should be inserted where the FlexTube attaches to the instrument and pushed all the way through the sound tube and out through the dome It is not recommended to submerge or rinse the FlexTube and dome with water as there is a risk that a water drop may become lodged in the FlexTube If this should occur it will prevent sound coming through the FlexTube and may be harmful for the instrument s electronics The FlexTube and dome should be changed every third month or sooner if the FlexTube becomes stiff or brittle We recommend that you have your hearing care professional change the dome for you If your hearing care professional instructs you to change the domes yourself make sure that they are securely fastened to the sound tube before inserting them in your
4. Whenever you are not wearing the instrument remember to turn it off to reduce battery consumption SmartStart Smart Start allows you to insert the instrument in the ear without annoying sounds like squealing It delays the switch on time 10 seconds after closing the battery compartment and is indicated by a beep every second after closing the bat tery compartment Volume Control Danalogic 6 offers a volume control allowing you to turn the volume up and down When wearing the instrument you can increase the volume by turning the volume control wheel up and reduce volume by turning it down For each volume step you will hear a beep signal indicat ing the change If you reach the upper or lower limit of the volume control range there will be a different type of beep signal with a lower pitch Please note that your instrument has been fitted by your hearing care professional and that your hearing loss has required a certain amount of amplification This means that you may not be able to increase the volume as much as you can decrease it Direct Audio Input DAI Danalogic 6 offers you the possibility of direct undisturbed connection to facilities such as television radio and remote microphone via the Direct Audio Input socket Often this will improve sound quality The sound source is connected to your instrument with a cable or a wireless FM system to the audio shoe The audio shoe will conne
5. will help prevent corrosion of the battery contacts Battery Warning Information Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be dis posed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for the environment e Do NOT attempt to recharge batteries which are not specifically designated rechargeable as they may leak or explode e Do NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them e Keep batteries away from small children and pets e Do NOT place batteries in your mouth If swallowed see a physician immediately Daily Maintenance G Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove grease or moisture If the instrument has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration enclose it with the ear mould in a sealed container together with a drying agent desiccant overnight Consult your hearing care professional concerning which drying agent to use To avoid the need for unwarranted repairs e Never immerse the instrument in water or other liquids since this may cause permanent damage to the circuitry e Protect your hearing instrument from rough handling and avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors e Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sun light since excessive heat can damage the instrument or deform the casing Cleaning the Ear Mould and replacing Sound Outlet Filter The ear mould should be cleaned regularly
6. Remove the ear mould and the silicone tubing from the hearing instrument before you clean it Lukewarm water should be enough to clean wax off the ear mould If ear wax is stuck in the sound canal of the ear mould the cleaning loop or a syringe with lukewarm water can easily be used to push the wax out Be sure to thoroughly dry the ear mould and its tubing before reconnecting it to the hearing instrument Blow gently through the tubing to remove moisture trapped inside The silicone tubing connecting the ear mould to the hearing instrument should be changed if it becomes stiff or brittle ei Sound Outlet Filter Your Danalogic 6 hearing instrument is equipped with a fil ter This filter is located at the top of the sound outlet and prevents moisture and debris from getting into the hearing instru ment If the hearing instrument seems to have lost power and changing the battery does not help the filter may be blocked and needs to be changed See instructions below How to remove filter Place the hook of the instru ment into the long groove of the filter stick Pull down and the filter will be removed Place the hook on one filter Now take the hook with the and push gently Rock the filter attached and press it in hook back and forth until the hole at the end of the filter The filter will now be the filter is released fastened Cleaning the FlexTube and dome
7. USER GUIDE GNI ReSound Danalogic 6 BTE 6070 DVI 6080 DVI ti DANALOGIC 6 BEHIND THE EAR PERSONAL HEARING SYSTEM Congratulations with your new fully digital GN ReSound hearing instrument This booklet describes the functionality of all BTE Behind The Ear models in the Danalogic 6 product line The functionality depends on the model your hearing care professional will highlight the features of your particular hearing instrument GN ReSound s advanced technology and customized programmes selected by your hearing care profes sional will bring the best possible hearing solution to your family life and your professional and social activ ities Your hearing instrument has been adjusted to your individual hearing loss Please familiarize yourself with the information in this booklet Proper understanding and use of your new GN ReSound hearing instrument will allow you to derive maximum hearing benefit This instruction covers the following Danalogic 6 BTE products 6070 DVI and 6080 DVI Danalogic 6 is a trademark of GN ReSound Contents page Your Danalogic 6 Hearing Instrument 4 Programme Selector 6 Your Programme Environments 6 Telecoil 7 Directionality 7 Stand by Function 7 On Off Function 7 SmartStart 8 Volume Control 8 Direct Audio Input DAI 9 Low Battery Warning 9 Inserting and removing the Instrument 10 Changing the Battery 12 Battery Warning Information 13 Daily Maintenance 14 Cleaning the Ea
8. ct with a click to the hearing instrument and switch to Direct Audio Input automatically Low Battery Warning When the battery voltage power decreases to a low level the instrument will inform you by a soft low battery warning sig nal beep beep The signal indicates you should replace the battery and for this reason we recommend that you always have a spare battery The battery warning signal will be repeated every 5 10 minutes until the battery runs out of power The instrument will then automatically switch off Inserting and removing the instrument 6070 and 6080 with ear mould Inserting the instrument e With the battery door opened in the off position take the ear mould between thumb and index finger and position its point in your ear canal Now slide the ear mould all the way into your ear with a gentle twisting movement Insertion can be easier if you gently pull gently backwards and forwards so that it fits behind the fold of skin above your ear canal e Place the hearing instrument behind your ear Move the ear mould up and down and press gently to ensure it is positioned correctly in the ear Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion You will feel when the ear mould is positioned correctly e When correctly positioned switch on your instrument by closing the battery door Inserting and removing the instrument 6070 and 6080 with FlexTube Inserting the instrument
9. ear A failure to change the domes in accord ance with the instructions could result in injury How to mount the Tulip Dome 1 2 The Tulip Dome is mounted on the FlexTube by pushing it over the grooves on the FlexTube The Tulip Dome should be directed with the sound outlet hole facing either down towards your shoulders or up towards your hair 3 The sound outlet hole can turn both ways the direction a of the sound outlet hole affects the length of the sound tube according to the entrance of your ear canal Please ask your hearing care professional which way the nD sound outlet hole should turn in your ear i 1 I i i The Tulip Dome consists of two leaves and it is important that the largest leaf is the outermost leaf 4 This can easily be done by pushing the leaves away from the FlexTube with your forefinger and middle finger 5 This will make the large leaf bend forward Then you push it back and it will be placed on top of the smaller leaf 6 Now the Tulip Dome is ready for insertion 7 Telephone Use Your hearing instrument is equipped with an induction coil telecoil which picks up magnetic emanations from a hear ing instrument compatible telephone Your hearing care professional can activate the telecoil By selecting the telecoil programme the hearing instrument will only pick up the sounds coming from the telephone When using the telecoil progra
10. loop systems 21 Battery change 12 Battery compartment 4 8 12 Cerumen earwax 15 Cleaning the instrument 14 Directionality 7 Direct audio input DAI 9 Ear Mould Dome 15 17 18 19 Environmental programmes 6 Low battery warning 9 Maintenance 14 On off switch 4 7 Programme Selector 4 6 SmartStart 8 Sound outlet filter 16 Stand by mode 7 Technical data 24 Telecoil use 6 7 20 21 Telephone use 20 Troubleshooting guide 22 23 User operated controls 4 6 7 8 9 Volume control 8 Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument GNI ReSound Worldwide headquarters GN ReSound A S Lautrupbjerg 9 e P O Box 130 DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 11 11 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 3SX Tel 0 1869 343 500 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 02 9743 9707 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 15633381 GB 06 05 Rev B
11. mme the receiver of the tele phone 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 wearing your hearing instrument Many hearing instruments will whistle feedback when in close proximity to a telephone To reduce the potential for this problem your hearing instrument is equipped with an adaptive digital feedback suppression Stabilizer DFS system which allows for use of the telephone while greatly reducing the chance of feedback Hold the phone close to the top microphone of the hearing instrument but not directly on it If there is feedback it may take a few seconds for the instru ment to adapt Using the telephone while wearing your hearing instru ment may require some practice Using Assistive Listening tele loop Systems Many gathering places are equipped with assistive listening tele loop systems e g in schools theatres and houses of worship To take advantage of a tele loop system select the telecoil programme When the telecoil programme has been selected you will be able to hear a clean sound signal via the tele loop system If the instrument goes dead in the telecoil programme this may be because the loop system is not operating If a school theater or house of worship does not have a tele loop system try and sit as close as possible to the front and use
12. one of the microphone programmes Repairs If your hearing instrument malfunctions it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the warranty If your GN ReSound hearing instrument requires service please contact your hearing care professional for assistance TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE No sound e Not turned on e Dead battery e Battery improperly inserted e Blocked ear mould e Blocked sound outlet filter Not loud e Loose ear mould enough e Blocked ear mould e Change in hearing e Excessive ear wax e Blocked sound outlet filter e Volume set too low Whistles e Loose ear mould e DFS needs re initialization Sound not clear e Weak battery or distorted e Poorly fitting ear mould e Hearing instrument damaged e Hearing instrument settings not optimal If there are any other problems not mentioned in this guide please contact your hearing care professional ROIS S 5 FERRE VIED Turn on e Replace battery e Insert battery properly e Clean ear mould blockage e Change filter or consult your hearing care professional e Reinsert carefully e Clean ear mould e Consult your hearing care professional e Consult your physician e Change filter or consult your hearing care professional e Consult your hearing care professional e Remove and reinsert e Consult your hearing care professional e Replace bat
13. r Mould and replacing Sound Outlet Filter 15 Sound Outlet Filter 16 How To Remove Filter 16 How To Place Filter On Hook 16 Cleaning The FlexTube And Dome 17 How To Mount The Tulip Dome 18 Telephone Use 20 Using Assistive Listening Systems 21 Repairs 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 General Precautions 24 Technical Data 24 Key Word Index 25 Your Danalogic 6 Hearing Instrument Programme Selector Battery Compartment amp On Off Switch Sound Outlet 1 Microphone Sound Inlet 2 Microphone Sound Inlet Volume Control optional N ODO Ww BP WN Direct Audio Input DAI optional 8 Left Right indicator and battery lock Right Red Left Blue 9 Model 10 Manufacturer Programme Selector Your hearing care professional has most likely programmed multiple programmes into your instrument You can select programmes simply by depressing the programme selector once You will then hear one or more beeps indicating which programme you have selected Your hearing instru ment will switch programmes as follows Examples 3 programmes 1 gt 2 2 gt 3 3 gt 1 With optional telecoil 1 gt 2 2 gt 3 3 gt T T gt 1 With telecoil plus microphone 1 gt 2 2 gt 3 3 gt MT MT gt 1 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 Your Programme Environments
14. tery e Consult your hearing care professional e Consult your hearing care professional e Consult your hearing care professional General Precautions e Consult a physician if you find 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 e 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 telephones 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 e Warning Do not wear the hearing instrument in mines or other explosive areas unless those areas are certified for hearing instrument use e Warning to hearing care practitioners Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting hearing instrument s whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 dB SPL with an IEC 60711 1981 occluded ear simulator because there may be a risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instru ment user Technical Data Maximum Output 2cc Coupler IEC 60118 7 6070 DVI 127 dB SPL Typical 6080 DVI 135 dB SPL Typical Key Word Index Assistive listening tele
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