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Summary of Contents for XTM M P6

Page 1: ...XTM S P4 P6 XTM M P6 XTM P P6 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ings 12 Batteries 13 Battery size and handling tips 13 Replacing batteries 14 Daily use 15 Turning on and off 15 Inserting and removing the hearing instruments 16 Adjusting the volume 18 Changing the hearing program 19 Locking the controls optional 19 Special listening situations 20 On the phone 20 Audio induction loops 21 Audio input FM system 22 ...

Page 3: ...Hearing instruments 24 Ear pieces and tubes 25 Professional maintenance 27 Further information 28 Safety information 28 Symbols used in this document 28 Troubleshooting 28 Country specific information 30 Service and warranty 31 ...

Page 4: ... Care Professional will help you understand the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer To receive the most benefit from your hearing instruments it is recommended that you wear them every day all day This will help you get adjusted to them CAUTION It is important to read this user guide and the safety manual thoroughly and completely Follow the safety information to ...

Page 5: ...e delivers the sound from the hearing instrument into the ear The instruments are not intended for children under the age of 3 years or persons with a developmental age of under 3 years 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 instrumen...

Page 6: ...strument that you use Your hearing instruments are either attached to an earhook and a custom made ear piece or to a standard tube ThinTube and a standard ear piece Open Tip XTM S ᆿ ᆿ ᇀ ᇀ Ear piece Open Tip Retention strand optional Tube ThinTube Adapter for ThinTube Earhook Microphone openings Push button control Battery compartment on off switch ...

Page 7: ...7 XTM M ᆿ ᆿ ᆿ Ear piece Open Tip Retention strand optional Tube ThinTube Adapter for ThinTube Earhook Microphone openings Rocker switch control Battery compartment on off switch ...

Page 8: ...XTM P ᆼ ᆿ ᆿ ᆿ ᆿ ᆿ ᆿ Ear piece Open Tip Retention strand optional Tube ThinTube Adapter for ThinTube Earhook Microphone openings Push button control Rocker switch control Battery compartment on off switch ...

Page 9: ...eces together with an earhook and tube You can easily exchange the standard ear pieces and clean the standard tube Read more in section Maintenance and care Standard ear pieces tubes Size Open Tip open or closed Open Tip semi open Open Tip double ThinTube Custom made ear pieces Examples ...

Page 10: ...le adjust the volume or switch hearing programs Your hearing instruments have a push button or a rocker switch or both Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your desired functions to the controls Control Left Right Push button Rocker switch ...

Page 11: ...p down Volume up down Sound mixer audio input Press long Standby turn on Program up down Press very long Standby turn on L Left R Right Push button function L R Press briefly Program change Sound mixer audio input Press long Standby turn on L Left R Right ...

Page 12: ...Settings Hearing programs 1 2 3 4 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 A telecoil is built into the instrument so it can connect with audio induction loops Read more in section Audio induction loops ...

Page 13: ...312 13 Always use the correct battery size for your hearing instruments Remove the batteries if you intend not to use the hearing instruments for several days Always carry spare batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal For certain hearing instrument types a special battery compartment is available that cannot be opened unintentionally ...

Page 14: ...ssory Inserting the battery If the battery has a protective film remove it only when you are ready to use the battery Insert the battery with the symbol facing up refer to the picture Carefully close the battery compartment If you feel resistance the battery is not inserted correctly Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force It can be damaged ...

Page 15: ...ocker switch for several seconds Refer to section Controls for the settings of your controls After turning on the previously used volume and hearing program remain set When wearing the hearing instruments an alert tone can indicate when an instrument is being turned on or off When the power on delay is activated the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds During this time you ...

Page 16: ...ker left ear Inserting a hearing instrument Hold the tube close to the ear piece Carefully push the ear piece into the ear canal Twist it slightly until it sits well Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear CAUTION Risk of injury Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the ear ...

Page 17: ...g the ear piece use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards This opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the ear piece The optional retention strand helps to securely retain the ear piece in your ear To position the retention strand Bend the retention strand and position it carefully into the bottom of the bowl of your ear refer to the picture ...

Page 18: ...ear piece removed by a medical professional Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage Read more in section Maintenance and care 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 Refer to section Controls for the setting of the rocker switch An optional signal tone c...

Page 19: ...fer to section Settings for a list of your hearing programs 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 To unlock the control...

Page 20: ...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 Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telephone program Switch to the telephone program whenever you are on the phone If a telephone program is configured for your hearing instruments it is listed in section Settings ...

Page 21: ... You can usually recognize audio induction loop systems by certain signs Whether a telecoil is built into your hearing instrument is listed in section Settings If a telecoil is built in you have the following options Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telecoil program Switch to the telecoil program whenever you are in a place with an audio induction loop If a telecoil program is con...

Page 22: ...icult listening situations and for children in classrooms Most FM systems allow for coupling with audio devices like an MP3 player Notes The battery compartment with audio input is available as an accessory only for certain instrument types Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further information Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure your hearing instruments for example Adjust the ...

Page 23: ...remove the audio shoe the battery compartment has to be exchanged A special tool is required Ask your Hearing Care Professional to attach or remove the audio shoe WARNING Risk of electric shock Connect audio input only to a device conforming to IEC 60065 the IEC Norm for audio video and other electronic devices ...

Page 24: ...nts with open battery compartment and batteries removed in a drying system to avoid the adverse effects of moisture Cleaning Your hearing instruments have a protective coating However if not cleaned regularly you may damage the hearing instruments or cause personal injury Clean your hearing instruments daily with a soft dry tissue Never use running water or immerse the devices in water Never apply...

Page 25: ...es approximately every three to six months or sooner if you notice cracks or other changes For hearing instruments with earhook Clean the ear pieces daily Ask your Hearing Care Professional to clean the tubes or to exchange the ear pieces and tubes as needed Cleaning ear pieces Clean the ear piece upon removal with a soft and dry tissue This prevents cerumen becoming dry and hardening Never use ru...

Page 26: ...Care Professional for suitable cleaning wires Remove tube and adapter by unscrewing the adapter from the hearing instrument Carefully insert the cleaning wire into the adapter Push the cleaning wire all the way through the tube Wipe away any cerumen or debris that is dislodged Completely remove the cleaning wire Re attach tube and adapter to the hearing instrument ...

Page 27: ...e and screw the new tube on Professional maintenance Your Hearing Care Professional can perform a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance Custom made ear pieces and wax filters should be exchanged as needed by your Hearing Care Professional Ask your Hearing Care Professional for your individual recommendation of maintenance intervals and for support ...

Page 28: ...oderate or minor injuries Indicates possible property damage Advice and tips on how to handle your device better Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions Sound is weak Increase the volume Replace the empty battery Clean or exchange the tube and the ear piece Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely Decrease the volume Clean or exchange the ear p...

Page 29: ...ent emits signal tones Replace the empty battery Hearing instrument does not work Turn the hearing instrument on Gently close battery compartment completely Replace the empty battery Make sure the battery is inserted correctly Power on delay is active Wait several seconds and check again Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems ...

Page 30: ...30 Country specific information ...

Page 31: ...31 Service and warranty Serial numbers Left Right Service dates 1 4 2 5 3 6 Warranty Date of purchase Warranty period in months Your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 32: ... am com 0123 Document No 02879 99T02 7600 EN Order Item No 109 394 22 Master Rev02 08 2016 Sivantos GmbH 09 2016 Legal Manufacturer Sivantos GmbH Henri Dunant Strasse 100 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone 49 9131 308 0 ...

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