background image

Summary of Contents for LH 61-DRW

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...m Large Tulip Earmold Open dome Power dome Tulip dome RIE mold Program Beep Description 1 2 3 4 Specific features supported by your hearing system Smart Start on page 13 Phone Now on page 21 Tinnitus Sound Generator on page 25 Hearing aid type designations for models included in this user guide are VE312 FCC ID X26VE312 IC 6941C VE312 Please see page 7 for list of models referring to all types Thi...

Page 3: ...r step it is only one step in a process toward more comfortable hearing Successfully adapting to the amplification your hearing aid provides takes time and consistent use You will enjoy more benefits from your Lively hearing aid by taking the following actions Wear the hearing aid regularly in order to get comfortable with using it It takes time to get used to a hearing aid It may help to begin by...

Page 4: ...nnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one in which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications can void the user s authority to operate the equipment The products comply with the following regulatory requirements In EU the device conforms to the Essential Requirements according to Annex I of Counc...

Page 5: ...epts that form the basis for the device 27 9 5 Technical Specifications 27 9 5 1 Audio signal technology 27 9 5 2 Available sounds 28 9 6 Prescription use of a Tinnitus Sound Generator TSG hearing aid 28 9 7 Important notice for prospective sound generator users 29 10 The receiver tube 30 11 How to apply domes 30 11 1 Lively domes 30 11 2 Lively Tulip domes 31 12 Wireless accessories 32 13 Lively ...

Page 6: ... aid LH 61 1 Receiver tube 2 Receiver Open Dome 3 Receiver Tulip Dome 4 Receiver Power Dome 5 RIE mold 6 Sports lock 7 Battery door 8 Receiver 9 Push button 10 LP receiver tube 11 MP receiver tube 12 HP receiver tube 13 UP Receiver Mold 14 Model and serial number in battery chamber ...

Page 7: ...ing aid in program 1 one 2 Open the battery door to turn off the hearing aid Use your fingernail to pull it open 7 1 1 Smart Start Smart Start delays the time before the hearing aid turns on after you close the battery door With Smart Start you will hear a beep etc for each second of the delay period 5 or 10 seconds delay If you do not want to turn on the hearing aids prior to placing them on your...

Page 8: ...sposed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for the environment Also keep batteries away from pets children and mentally disabled persons 7 3 Low battery indicator The hearing aid will reduce amplification and play a melody if battery power gets too low This signal will recur every 15 minutes until the hearing aid automatically switches off i NOTE Keep spare batteries on hand 7 3 1 Low ...

Page 9: ...ever attempt to modify the shape of the hearing aid earmolds or tubing yourself 7 4 2 Remove earmold 1 Lift the hearing aid from behind the ear For a moment let it hang beside your ear 2 Gently pull the removal cord not the hearing aid or the tubing to pull the hearing aid from the ear iNOTE For thin tube custom earmolds grasp the removal cord and pull the earmold outward 3 Remove the earmold comp...

Page 10: ...elected one beep program one two beeps program two etc 3 When you turn the hearing aids off and then back on they always return to the default setting program one and pre set volume Program button 61 models only i NOTE If you have two hearing aids with the Synchronized Push Button enabled program changes to one hearing aid automatically repeats in the second hearing aid When you change a program i...

Page 11: ...ould not be disabled and it is recommended that the user installs all updates to ensure that the app will function correctly and will be kept up to date The app must only be used with Lively devices for which it is intended and Lively take no responsi bility if the app is used with other devices If you would like a printed version of the user guide for a smartphone app please consult cus tomer sup...

Page 12: ... you are not satisfied with the strength of Phone Now you can reposition the Phone Now magnet or add additional Phone Now magnets NOTE Prior to placing the magnet on the telephone or cell phone use a recommended cleaning agent to clean the telephone 8 4 2 Phone Now usage 1 Use your telephone in a normal manner 2 A short melody indicates that the Phone Now feature has automatically switched on the ...

Page 13: ...TSG module 9 1 Intended use for the TSG module Your Lively hearing aid includes the Tinnitus Sound Generator function a tool for generating sounds to be used in tinnitus management programs to relieve suffering from tinnitus The Tinnitus Sound Generator can generate sounds adjusted to the specific therapeutic needs and your personal preference as determined by your doctor audiologist or hearing ca...

Page 14: ...e sound generator is set to a specific loudness level by the hearing care professional When switching the sound generator on the volume will have this optimal setting Therefore it might not be necessary to control the volume loudness manually However the volume control provides the ability to adjust the volume or amount of stimulus to the liking of the user 9 3 Using TSG with smartphone apps The T...

Page 15: ...er children and physically or mentally disabled users will require training by a doctor audiologist hearing care professional or the guardian for the insertion and removal of the hearing aid containing the TSG module 9 7 Important notice for prospective sound generator users A tinnitus masker is an electronic device intended to generate noise of sufficient intensity and bandwidth to mask internal ...

Page 16: ...ows you how to change the domes because incorrect dome replacement could result in the dome being left in the ear when you remove the hearing aid 11 1 Lively domes Follow these steps to mount domes 1 Push the new dome over the ribs flange on the thin tube 2 Make sure that the new dome is properly and securely mounted 11 2 Lively Tulip domes The Tulip domes are mounted in a similar manner to the or...

Page 17: ...ill gladly provide information regarding Lively Assist and how it works with the My Lively app Ask your hearing care professional for more information 14 iCare and maintenance Please follow the instructions below to have the best user experience and to prolong the durability of your hearing aids 3 Keep your hearing aid clean and dry Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove gre...

Page 18: ...ng RIE or molds does not apply for UP molds 1 Separate the mold from the receiver tube 2 Clean the RIE mold using a mild soap and rinse with lukewarm water 3 After cleaning dry RIE molds thoroughly and remove any residual water and debris utilizing an air bulb i NOTE Earmold tubing may become stiff brittle or discolored over time Contact your hearing care professional regarding tube changes 14 4 C...

Page 19: ... contains small parts that could be swallowed by children Please be mindful not to leave children unsupervised with this hearing aid 6 Hearing aids should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional Incorrect use may result in hearing loss 7 Warning to hearing care professionals Special care should be exercised in selecting and fit ting hearing aids with maximum sound pressure lev...

Page 20: ...ly hearing aids to Lively wireless accessories intended and qualified to be used with Lively hearing aids 17 iPhone Now warnings 1 Keep magnets out of reach of pets children and people with mental disabilities If a magnet is swallowed please seek advice from a medical practitioner 2 The magnet may affect some medical devices or electronic systems The manufacturer of any magnetically sensitive devi...

Page 21: ... the user develop any side effects from using the sound generator such as dizziness nausea headaches perceived decrease in auditory function or increase in tinnitus perception the user should discontinue use of the sound generator and seek medical evaluation 2 Children and physically or mentally challenged users will require guardian supervision while wear ing the TSG hearing aid 3 The volume cont...

Page 22: ...rnings Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for the environment Please note 1 Keep batteries away from pets children and mentally challenged persons 2 DO NOT place batteries in your mouth Consult a physician immediately if a battery has been swallowed as they can be harmful to your health 3 Do not attempt to recharge batterie...

Page 23: ... evaluation the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing care professional as appropriate for a hearing aid evaluation The audiologist or hearing care professional will conduct a hearing aid evalua tion to assess...

Page 24: ...e with IEC60118 0 Edition3 0 2015 06 IEC60118 7 and ANSI S3 22 2009 supply Voltage 1 3V Reference test gain 60 dB SPL input HFA 31 dB Full on gain 50 dB SPL Input Max HFA 52 43 dB dB Maximum output 90 dB SPL input Max HFA 113 108 dB SPL dB SPL Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz 800 Hz 1600 Hz 0 3 0 5 0 7 Equivalent input noise w o noise reduction 23 dB SPL Frequency range DIN 45605 100 7060 Hz Curre...

Page 25: ...C60118 7 and ANSI S3 22 2009 supply Voltage 1 3V FULL ON AND REFERENCE TEST GAIN MAXIMUM OUTPUT OSPL 90 Reference test gain 60 dB SPL input HFA 47 dB Full on gain 50 dB SPL Input Max HFA 75 64 dB dB Maximum output 90 dB SPL input Max HFA 129 124 dB SPL dB SPL Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz 800 Hz 1600 Hz 1 3 2 1 0 1 Equivalent input noise w o noise reduction 23 dB SPL Frequency range DIN 45605 1...

Page 26: ...ng an object e g a hat a telephone receiver close to a hearing aid Move your hand away to create more space between the hearing aid and the object Is your ear full of wax Contact your physician No sound Is the hearing aid turned on Switch it on Is there a battery in the hearing aid Insert a new battery Is the battery still good Replace with a new one Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogged or b...

Page 27: ...ne Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogged or broken Contact your hearing care professional Did your hearing aid get moist Use a desiccant Battery drains very quickly Did you leave your hearing aid switched on for long periods of time Always switch off your hearing aid when you are not using them e g during the night Is the battery old Check the date on the battery packaging ...

Page 28: ...e professional for assistance Lively hearing aids that malfunction must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of hearing aids as this will invalidate the warranty 28 Temperature test transport and storage information Lively hearing aids are subjected to various tests in temperature and damp heating cycling between 25 C and 70 C according to internal and industry sta...

Page 29: ...t the following conditions are met Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGH...

Page 30: ...58 59 ...

Page 31: ...quipment Directive 2014 53 EU should be directed to GN Hearing A S Manufacturer according to EU Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC GN Hearing A S Lautrupbjerg 7 DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Distributed by Lively Hearing Corporation 85 5th Avenue 8th Floor New York NY 10003 800 854 2772 USA listenlively com ...

Reviews: