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CHARGING UP FROM A WALL OUTLET (cont’d):

6.  Close the lid of the Dual-charger/Travel Container to let 

the device get charged up without interruption.

7.  The green LED charge indicator lamp on the outer-front 

panel of the Dual-charger/Travel Container will stop blinking 

and will stay light until the AC power adapter is unplugged 

from the wall outlet.  

To fully charge up the device may 

take 8 hours

 to complete.  

Each charge should provide twelve continuous hours of use 

before the next recharge is needed.  When not using your 

Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier

 turn off 

the device, this will help save battery. 

CHARGING UP BY A 1.5V AAA BATTERY:

1.  Before charging the device by the 1.5V AAA battery 

make sure the device is turned off.   Follow Step#2 of Page#9  

this manual to power off the device.  

Disconnect from the 

wall outlet if the device is plugged into it.

  

Remove from the 

charging dock of the Dual-charger/Travel Container if the 

device is docked.

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Summary of Contents for WB-171

Page 1: ...Okaratm Rechargeable Personal Sound Amplifier User s Manual ...

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Page 3: ...OF CONTENTS Introductions 3 Getting started 7 Turn ON OFF and adjust sound volume 8 Charging up the device 9 Wearingthedevice 16 Use care 20 Product specifications 22 Manufacturer distributor information 23 1 ...

Page 4: ... described in 21 CFR 1000 15 Manufacturers of PSAPs must report defects and adverse events and take other measures described in 21 CFR Part 1003 Manufacturers of PSAPs must also comply with the requirements to repurchase repair or replace electronic products required under 21 CFR Part 1004 You should contact the manufacturer or the reseller to report any defects and adverse events and to repurchas...

Page 5: ...he Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier you may want to wear the device and try listening to the radio or watching television and start conversations with others This will let you adjusting to the environment and help identify the sounds and voices surrounding you When you first start wearing the device you should concentrate particularly on those sounds and voices you want to hear prac...

Page 6: ...onal Sound Amplifier you purchased consists of one personal sound amplifier unit three silicone ear tips a Dual charger Travel Container one AC power adapter and a copy of the user s manual but without the 1 5V AAA alkaline battery 4 ...

Page 7: ...ound Amplifier The device diagram below indicates the function of all controls intended for user adjustment 5 Volume controller Microphone Silicone eartip Flex audio wire ON OFF switch Ear mold Okara Rechargeable PersonalSoundAmplifier ...

Page 8: ...e BTE Personal Sound Amplifier Dual charger Travel Container 6 AC adapter socket onthe side LEDindicator lamps Charging dock Silicone Eartips deck Container lid Battery compartment door AAA Battery compartment Dual charger Travel Container ...

Page 9: ...ontainer holding in the palm of your left hand use the thumb of your right hand pushing the side of the lid to flip open see illustrations below Note The container may slip in your hands when excessive force applied for lifting the lid 7 ...

Page 10: ...g the audio wire as the wire bonded to the connection point is very delicate it may cause unrepairable damage Diagram below shows the proper way of taking the device out of the charging dock HOW TO TURN ON OFF AND ADJUSTING VOLUME 1 Refer to the diagram on page 5 locate the ON OFF switch and volume controller To turn on the device slide the ON OFF switch of the device case to its ON position 8 ...

Page 11: ...igh because high volume may cause excessive feedback and pose health risk to your hearing CHARGING UP THE DEVICE Your Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier is operated by a rechargeable Ni MH battery that built in the device casing The device is to be charged up by the Dual charger Travel Container You may charge up the device by using one AAA alkaline battery Alternatively you may choos...

Page 12: ...below CHARGING UP FROM A WALL OUTLET 1 Before charging make sure the device is turned off Please follow Step 2 of HOW TO TURN ON OFF AND ADJUSTING VOLUME on the previous page to power off the device 2 Place the device onto the charging dock of the Dual charger Travel Container The device may be installed with an ear tip on the ear mold while docking this will help secure the device to the charging...

Page 13: ...arge indicator lamp on the outer front panel of the Dual charger Travel Container will blink three times indicates the device is ready for charging 5 In two seconds same green LED lamp will start blinking indicates the device is being charged If not check electric connection to the wall outlet is correct and ensure the device is switched to its OFF position then start over After an hour or so the ...

Page 14: ...may take 8 hours to complete Each charge should provide twelve continuous hours of use before the next recharge is needed When not using your Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier turn off the device this will help save battery CHARGING UP BY A 1 5V AAA BATTERY 1 Before charging the device by the 1 5V AAA battery make sure the device is turned off Follow Step 2ofPage 9 this manual to pow...

Page 15: ... charger Travel Container will blink 3 times indicates the device is ready for charging If not you have a dead battery required to replace 3 Test the battery you have just installed by pressing the AAA Battery Indicator switch on outer front panel of the Dual charger Travel Container If the battery is at its full capacity the AAA Battery Indicator lamp will light in green otherwise in red indicate...

Page 16: ...p is installed with the device to help secure the device to the charging dock 7 In two seconds the green LED charge indicator lamp on the outer front panel of the Dual charger Travel Container will start blinking indicates the device is being charged If not check the device is switched to its OFF position then start over After an hour or so the green LED lamp should continue lit without blinking t...

Page 17: ...ke 8 hours to complete Each charge should provide twelve continuous hours of use before the next charge is needed When not using your Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier turn off the device this will help save battery INSTALLING SILICONE EAR TIP 1 The Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier you have comes with three angled silicone ear tips each has its different head diameter ...

Page 18: ... securely in your ear Repeat same process with different size of the ear tips until the desired fit is achieved See diagram below WEARING THE DEVICE The Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplifier is designed for wearing in either ear Adjusting the device casing together with the flex audio wire can let the device rest comfortably on and behind your ear to freely amplify multiple environmental...

Page 19: ...e the thumb and index finger of your RIGHT hand to fit and adjust the ear mold into your LEFT ear Wiggling the ear mold a bit will help secure better See illustrations below for proper fitting 2 Follow the same procedures stated above for wearing the device in your RIGHT ear You may want to use your RIGHT hand to hold the device and your LEFT hand to fit and adjust the ear mold in your RIGHT ear 1...

Page 20: ...speaker travelling to the back of the amplifier unit To remove feedback you should fit the device properly into your ear by adjusting its ear tip to leave no gaps for feedback travelling between your ear and the device Try changing to the ear tip that can provide you comfort fit for hearing better Correctly setting sound volume appropriate to your hearing requirement is primary important for elimi...

Page 21: ...r wax from building up Make sure the receiver end is cleared of debris and dirt 2 Wipe the case with damp cloth only Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the device 3 When not using the device store it in the plastic container If there is an AAA alkaline battery installed in the battery compartment removed it You should keep the set of device in a dry cool place when not using it Contact...

Page 22: ...using the device in the rain in the shower while swimming or immerse the unit in water as the device is not designed to operate in these conditions Never attempt to take the device apart and or try to fix it by yourself If there are any problems with the device return it to your reseller for repair or exchange for a replacement unit LIMITED WARRANTY The Okara Rechargeable BTE Personal Sound Amplif...

Page 23: ...suse of the device not for its intended use INDICIATIONS FOR USE The device is intended to amplify environmental sound for non hearing impaired consumers including hunting listening for prey bird watching listening to lectures with a distant speaker and listening to soft sounds that would be difficult for normal hearing individuals to hear e g distant conversations performances but not intended to...

Page 24: ...inistration Model number WB 171 TECHNICAL DATA based on the ANSI S3 22 2009 test procedures Battery 1 2V Ni MH rechargeable Battery current drain 6mA Equivalent input noise 50 0dB Frequency range 200 3000Hz Frequency response 100dB at 1KHz Saturation output SSPL90 133 0dB Average saturation output 116 0dB Reference test gain 33 0dB Total harmonic distortion 3 0 ...

Page 25: ...Kong Phone 852 2619 0833 Fax 852 2429 0960 Email info wellbrain intl net Reseller The dealer or distributor who sold you this device Contact the customer service of your reseller for matters of report any defects and adverse events and to repurchase repair and replace The phone number email address and or shop location are usually displayed on the receipt or the invoice for the purchase of this de...

Page 26: ...tinuous product development most of the photos graphic illustrations in this user s manual may slightly vary from the actual device delivered WB 171 03182014E Copyright 2014 Well Brain International Ltd All rights reserved ...

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