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directional Microphones 

Directional microphones help improve speech 
understanding in noisy situations. When directional 
microphones are activated automatically, the 
hearing instrument will continually monitor 
the environment and gradually adjust to the 
appropriate mode to optimize speech intelligibility.

directional settings

Your hearing system has directional microphones 
to help improve speech understanding in noisy 
situations. 

Your hearing system has been setup with the 
following directional settings:

Operation

  My hearing system uses omnidirectional 

microphones. Please skip to the Telephone 
Use section on page 18.

  My hearing system uses directional microphones. 

Please read the information below.

Summary of Contents for Rhapsody 1600

Page 1: ...In The Canal 1600 operations manual...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ol 11 On Off and Volume Levels with Volume Control 12 Multimemory Settings 14 Directional Microphones 16 Directional Settings 16 Telephone Use 18 Self Check 22 Reminder 23 Summary of Settings 24 Heari...

Page 4: ...dentification Your hearing system controls include 1 Microphone opening s 2 Battery compartment on off control 3 Vent optional 4 Receiver opening Your hearing system can be identified by 5 Location of...

Page 5: ...3 Overview 1 2 3 4 00 00000000 5 Multimemory Button Optional Volume Control Optional...

Page 6: ...y the yellow 10 or brown 312 color code on the packaging To insert or replace the battery 1 Use the nail grip on the battery door 2 Open the battery door gently and remove the old battery 3 Remove the...

Page 7: ...5 Preparation 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 8: ...dicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used Helpful Hints NEVER FORCE THE DOOR SHUT this could result in serious damage if the door will not close...

Page 9: ...verification that you are using the proper size and type Warnings Batteries are dangerous if swallowed To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries Keep out of reach of children and pets Che...

Page 10: ...ges of the case 2 Tilt your hand slightly forward and gently insert the canal tip of the instrument into your ear canal and rotate the instrument backward 3 Softly press the instrument into place with...

Page 11: ...9 Preparation 1 2 3...

Page 12: ...g an object in it if so please contact your hearing care professional If an actual allergic reaction occurs alternative materials are available contact your hearing care professional Severe swelling d...

Page 13: ...ur hearing system has been set to a specific volume level by your hearing care professional If sounds are generally too loud or too soft please contact your hearing care professional for advice and ad...

Page 14: ...er continue to rotate the control forward toward your face Your hearing instruments may be programmed to beep when you reach the correct setting To make sounds softer use your fingertip to rotate the...

Page 15: ...ake several seconds to power up once they have been turned on This feature allows you to get the hearing instruments in your ear before they start to amplify sound Your hearing system has been set to...

Page 16: ...nal can set up to four hearing programs for you These additional programs are accessed by pressing the Multimemory button inward My hearing system has Multimemory Please read the information below My...

Page 17: ...hear an indicator or a tone series indicating the device has changed to the next program Your hearing instrument has been setup with the following environments Program Tone Speech Environment 1 1 Ton...

Page 18: ...the appropriate mode to optimize speech intelligibility Directional Settings Your hearing system has directional microphones to help improve speech understanding in noisy situations Your hearing syste...

Page 19: ...peech intelligibility When the directional microphones are activated by pushing the Multimemory button manual the hearing instrument optimizes speech when you select the directional memory Ask your he...

Page 20: ...s that represent the telephone settings in your instruments Operation Your hearing instruments have the following telephone setting s Automatic telephone response Automatic telecoil Telecoil The telec...

Page 21: ...ry to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best reception Once the telephone is removed from the ear the hearing instrument will switch back to the normal listening mode NOTE If you have a...

Page 22: ...hoosing the telecoil setting using the Multimemory button General Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear In some instances if yo...

Page 23: ...munity to the rating for the cell phone emissions For example the sum of a hearing aid rating of 2 M2 T2 and a telephone rating of 3 M3 T3 would result in a combined rating of 5 Any combined rating th...

Page 24: ...t with your hearing aid prior to purchase For additional guidance please ask your cell phone provider for the booklet entitled Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireless Cell Phones Self Check So...

Page 25: ...ar 3 Listen for the status indicator 4 Schedule an appointment with your hearing care professional if needed Reminder Some hearing systems have been programmed with a Reminder indicating that it is ti...

Page 26: ...nt Directional Setting Indi Program 1 Normal Off Automatic Program 2 Off Automatic Program 3 Off Automatic Manual Program 4 Off Automatic Manual Low Battery __ __ Battery End of Life __ __ Standby Pus...

Page 27: ...Tone c Yes No Speech 2 Tones Tone Series c Yes No Speech 3 Tones Tone Series c Yes No Speech 4 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech 4 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech Sustained Tone Yes No Tone Series Yes...

Page 28: ...aily over a soft cloth to prevent damage from a fall to a hard surface Use a cleaning brush to clean debris from around the microphone receiver and the battery compartment Never use water solvents cle...

Page 29: ...batteries completely place your hearing system in the storage container and store In a dry safe place Away from direct sunlight or heat to avoid extreme temperatures Where you can easily find them Sa...

Page 30: ...to violate any applicable warranties or insurance you could easily cause further damage Should your hearing system fail or perform poorly check the guide on the next page for possible solutions If pro...

Page 31: ...e Contact your hearing care professional Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery Defective hearing instrument Contact your hearin...

Page 32: ...d feelings Reading lips facial expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss Please review the following simple communication tips For You Move cl...

Page 33: ...and friends are also affected by your hearing loss Request that they Get your full attention before beginning to speak Look at you or sit face to face in a quiet room Speak clearly and at a normal ra...

Page 34: ...cumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii Pain or discomfort in the ear RF IMMUNITY LEVEL This hearing instrument has a cell phone immunity rating of M2 T2 A hearing aid compatible cell phone...

Page 35: ...waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and it...

Page 36: ...83390 500 2 09 2007 2009 NuEar All rights reserved BKLT0031 02 EE NE Rev C...

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