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Table of contents

Identify your hearing aid, speaker,

and earpiece

Your hearing aid – What it is

What it does

Identify left and right hearing aid

Battery (size 312)

MultiTool for handling batteries

and cleaning

Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF

When to replace a battery

Replace the battery

Put on the hearing aid

Caring for your hearing aid

Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip

Replace dome or Grip Tip

ProWax miniFit filter

Replace ProWax miniFit filter

Summary of Contents for HearLink miniRITE T

Page 1: ...User Guide miniRITE T HearLink Receiver in the Ear Hearing Aids ...

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Page 3: ...011 GTIN 05714464002795 HearLink 3010 MNR T HL 3010 MNR T HER3011 GTIN 05714464003631 HearLink 2010 MNR T HL 2010 MNR T HER2011 GTIN 05714464003648 HearLink 3000 MNR T HL 3000 MNR T HER3001 GTIN 05714464002757 HearLink 2000 MNR T HL 2000 MNR T HER2001 GTIN 05714464002740 with NFMI and 2 4 GHz radio functionality The following acoustic options are available for the above families 60 Speaker 85 Spea...

Page 4: ... Right Yes No Volume Control Yes No Yes No Program Button Yes No Yes No Mute Yes No Volume Control indicators On Off Beeps at min max volume On Off On Off Clicks when changing volume On Off On Off Beeps at preferred volume On Off Battery indicators On Off Low battery warning On Off ...

Page 5: ...rranty certificate Name of owner Hearing care professional Hearing care professional address Hearing care professional phone Purchase date Warranty period Month Model right Serial no Model left Serial no ...

Page 6: ...zed party exposure to corrosive conditions physical changes in your ear damage due to foreign objects entering the device or incorrect adjustments are NOT covered by the limited warranty and may void it The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods Your hearing care professional may have issued a warra...

Page 7: ...fully including the warning sections This will help you to get the most out of your new hearing aid Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aid to meet your needs If you have further questions please contact your hearing care professional More information is available on www hearingsolutions philips com en us ...

Page 8: ...e ear Indications for use Impaired hearing within mild to severe to profound hearing loss Intended user Adults and children older than 36 months Use environment Indoor and outdoor Contraindications Users of active implants must pay special attention when using the hearing aid For more information read the Warnings section Clinical benefits The hearing aid is designed to provide better speech under...

Page 9: ...g aid 16 Battery size 312 17 MultiTool for handling batteries and cleaning 18 Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF 19 When to replace a battery 20 Replace the battery 21 Put on the hearing aid 23 Caring for your hearing aid 24 Standard earpieces dome or Grip Tip 26 Replace dome or Grip Tip 27 ProWax miniFit filter 28 Replace ProWax miniFit filter 29 ...

Page 10: ...hange volume optional 35 Change program optional 36 Mute the hearing aid optional 38 Quick reset 39 Using hearing aid with iPhone iPad and iPod touch 40 Pairing hearing aid with iPhone 41 Re connect your hearing aids to your iPhone iPad or iPod touch 44 Philips HearLink app 45 Wireless accessories optional 47 Other options optional 48 General warnings 49 Troubleshooting guide 56 ...

Page 11: ...Water dust resistance 58 Conditions of use 59 Technical information 60 ...

Page 12: ...12 Identify your hearing aid speaker and earpiece Speakers miniRITE T hearing aid comes with three different speakers Ear grip optional Speaker 60 Speaker shown 60 Speaker 85 Speaker 100 Speaker ...

Page 13: ...me Open Dome shown Grip Tip VarioTherm Micro Mold or Lite Tip Micro Mold or Lite Tip Power Mold speakers 100 Speaker 105 Speaker Please see details for replacing the dome or Grip Tip in section Replace dome or Grip Tip VarioTherm is a registered trademark of Dreve ...

Page 14: ...14 Your hearing aid What it is Ear grip optional Speaker 60 Speaker shown Microphone openings Program Buttons Wax filter Battery drawer ...

Page 15: ...15 What it does Holds the speaker in place Contains the battery Battery drawer is also the on off switch Sound out Sound in Change program and volume and mute the hearing aid Wax protection of speaker ...

Page 16: ... right hearing aid as they might be programmed differently You can find left right color indicators in the battery drawer on 60 and 85 Speakers Indicators can also be found on 100 Speakers and some earpieces A RED indicator marks the RIGHT hearing aid A BLUE indicator marks the LEFT hearing aid ...

Page 17: ...miniature electronic device that runs on special batteries To activate the hearing aid you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer See how in the Replace the battery section Battery drawer Pull out to open Make sure the plus is visible ...

Page 18: ...ive devices Brush Wire loop Magnet MultiTool for handling batteries and cleaning The MultiTool contains a magnet which makes it easier to replace the battery in the hearing aid It also contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning and removing ear wax from your earpiece If you need a new MultiTool please contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 19: ...attery drawer is used to switch the hearing aid on and off To save battery life make sure your hearing aid is switched off when you are not wearing it Turn ON Close the battery drawer with the battery in place Turn OFF Open the battery drawer ...

Page 20: ... leave home Bluetooth will be shut down and is not possible to use wireless accessories The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Demant A S is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Three beeps The battery is running low Four beeps The battery has run out Batteries need to be...

Page 21: ...attery 2 Uncover Remove the sticky label from the side of the new battery Tip Wait 2 minutes so that the battery can draw air to ensure optimal function 3 Insert Insert the new battery into the battery drawer Make sure the side faces up Replace the battery ...

Page 22: ...se the magnetic end to remove and insert batteries The MultiTool is provided by your hearing care professional 4 Close Close the battery drawer The hearing aid will play a jingle through the earpiece Hold the earpiece close to your ear to hear the jingle ...

Page 23: ...peaker has an ear grip place it in the ear so it follows the contour of the ear see step 3 Step 1 Place the hearing aid behind your ear Step 2 Hold the bend of the speaker wire between your thumb and index finger The earpiece should point towards the ear canal opening Step 3 Gently push the earpiece into your ear canal until the speaker wire sits close against the side of your head ...

Page 24: ...r hearing aid hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it Clean the microphone openings Carefully brush away debris from the openings using a clean brush Gently brush the surface and make sure the brush is not pressed into the openings ...

Page 25: ...25 Microphone openings Wax filter Important notice Use a soft dry cloth to clean the hearing aid It must never be washed or immersed in water or other liquids ...

Page 26: ... If the earpiece is not on the speaker when removed from the ear the earpiece might still be in the ear canal Consult your hearing care professional for further instructions Open Dome Power Dome Bass Dome single vent Bass Dome double vent Grip Tip available in small and large left and right with or without vent 5 mm 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm only as Open Dome for 60 Speaker not for Open Dome ...

Page 27: ...with wax replace it with a new one Grip Tip should be replaced at least once a month Step 1 Hold on to the speaker and then pull off the earpiece Step 2 Insert the speaker exactly into the middle of the earpiece to obtain a firm attachment Step 3 Push firmly to ensure that the earpiece is fastened securely ...

Page 28: ...ofessional ProWax miniFit filter The speaker has a white wax filter attached to the end where the earpiece is attached The wax filter will help prevent wax and debris from damaging the speaker If the filter becomes clogged please replace the wax filter see section Replace ProWax miniFit filter or contact your hearing care professional Remove the earpiece from the speaker before replacing the wax f...

Page 29: ...r 2 Remove Push the empty pin into the wax filter in the speaker and pull it out New filter 3 Insert Insert the new wax filter using the other pin remove the tool and throw it out 4 Final The speaker should look as shown when you have replaced the wax filter If you use a mold a hearing care professional must replace the wax filter in the speaker ...

Page 30: ...materials The earpieces are customized for your ear Lite Tip VarioTherm Lite Tip Pow er M old M icro M old VarioTherm M icro M old Customized earpieces have a white wax filter attached to the sound opening ProWax is the filter type to be used with these earpieces To replace the ProWax filter see section Replace ProWax filter VarioTherm Micro Mold and Lite Tip do not have a wax filter ...

Page 31: ...he earpiece contains a wax filter which should be replaced when clogged or when the hearing aid does not sound normal Always use the wax filter delivered by your hearing care professional ProWax filter The vent is cleaned by pressing the brush through the hole twisting it slightly Vent ...

Page 32: ...tool has two pins one empty for removal and one with the new wax filter 2 Remove Push the empty pin into the wax filter in the mold and pull it out New filter 3 Insert Insert the new wax filter using the other pin remove the tool and throw it out Old filter New filter ...

Page 33: ...st be activated The hearing aid will still be working It is only necessary to activate flight mode on one hearing aid To activate and deactivate flight mode Press either end of the Program Button for at least 7 seconds A jingle confirms your action Opening and closing the battery drawer will deactivate the flight mode See section Quick reset ...

Page 34: ...s are optional Please contact your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is programmed If you experience difficult listening situations a special program may be helpful These are programmed by your hearing care professional Write down hearing situations where you may need help ...

Page 35: ...ume up or down Give a short press to the button to decrease the volume Give a short press to the button to increase the volume You will hear 2 beeps at the start up level You will hear 3 beeps at Maximum and Minimum Maximum Minimum Start up level Volume Change Left Right To be filled out by the hearing care professional ...

Page 36: ...grammed by your hearing care professional Press up or down to change between programs You can change continuously between programs both up and down in the program order For example if you want to go from program 1 to 4 you can press the down button once instead of pressing the up button 3 times ...

Page 37: ...37 To be filled out by the hearing care professional Program Activation sound When to use 1 1 beep 2 2 beeps 3 3 beeps 4 4 beeps Program change Left Right Short press Medium press ...

Page 38: ...hearing aid while wearing it Important notice Do not use the mute function as an off switch as the hearing aid still draws current from the battery in this mode Apply a very long press 4 seconds to either end of the button to mute the hearing aid To reactivate push the button briefly ...

Page 39: ...If you wish to return to the standard settings of the hearing aid programmed by your hearing care professional simply open and then close the battery drawer A jingle is played when you reset the hearing aid Open Close ...

Page 40: ...Pod touch For assistance in pairing and using these products with your hearing aid please contact your hearing care professional or visit our support site at www hearingsolutions philips com en us For information on compatibility please visit hearingsolutions philips com en us support connectivity compatibility Stream audio with Android devices through the Philips AudioClip ...

Page 41: ...d with iPhone 1 Settings Open your iPhone and go to Settings Make sure Bluetooth is on Then choose Accessibility Bluetooth On Accessibility 2 Accessibility On the Accessibility screen choose Hearing Devices Hearing Devices ...

Page 42: ...g aids if you have two and place it close to your iPhone The hearing aid stays in pairing mode for 3 minutes 4 Select Your iPhone will detect the hearing aid for pairing Detected devices will appear in your iPhone list Choose your hearing aid Philip HearLink 9010 ...

Page 43: ...43 5 Confirm pairing Confirm pairing If you have two hearing aids pairing confirmation is needed for each hearing aid Bluetooth Pairing Request Philip would like to pair with your iPhone Cancel Pair ...

Page 44: ...tomatically re connect to your device Made for iPod Made for iPhone and Made for iPad mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note t...

Page 45: ...ol an endless range of other devices by linking to IFTTT via the internet Go to www hearingsolutions philips com en us for more details and information on compatibility Philips HearLink app is available on Apple App Store and on Google Play When downloading Philips HearLink app on iPad search for iPhone apps on Apple App Store Streaming audio with Android devices is supported using the Philips Aud...

Page 46: ...lips com en us Apple the Apple logo iPhone iPad iPod touch and Apple Watch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc Android Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC ...

Page 47: ...ote microphone and remote control TV Adapter The TV Adapter is a wireless transmitter of sound from TV and electronic audio devices The TV Adapter streams sound directly to your hearing aid Remote Control The Remote control offers the ability to change programs adjust volume or mute your hearing aid Philips HearLink app The app offers an intuitive and discreet way to control your hearing aids with...

Page 48: ...e program in the hearing aid if your telephone has a dedicated magnet The magnet needs to be placed on your telephone next to the sound outlet Telecoil Telecoil helps you hear better when using a telephone with a built in loop or when you are in buildings with teleloop systems such as theatres churches or lecture rooms This symbol or a similar sign is shown wherever a teleloop has been installed ...

Page 49: ...ditions Furthermore note that in most cases infrequent use of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full benefit from it Consult your hearing care professional if you experience unexpected operations or events with your hearing aid Usage of hearing aids Hearing aids should be used only as directed and adjusted by your hearing care professional Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hea...

Page 50: ...ionally been mistaken for pills Therefore check your medicine carefully before swallowing any pills Most hearing aids can be supplied with a tamper resistant battery drawer upon request This is strongly recommended for infants small children and people with learning difficulties If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed see a doctor immediately Contact the National Poison Center at 1 800 222 1222 o...

Page 51: ...ossibility that your hearing aid may stop working without notice Keep this in mind when you depend on warning sounds e g when you are in traffic The hearing aids may stop functioning for instance if the batteries have expired or if the tubing is blocked by moisture or ear wax Active implants Caution must be taken with active implants In general follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of...

Page 52: ... Remove your hearing aid before X ray CT MR PET scanning electrotherapy surgery etc as your hearing aid may be damaged when exposed to strong fields Heat and chemicals The hearing aid must never be exposed to extreme heat e g left inside a parked car in the sun The hearing aid must not be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens The chemicals in cosmetics hairspray perfume aftershave lotion suntan ...

Page 53: ...he hearing aid user For information on whether your hearing aid is a power aid ask your hearing care professional Possible side effects Hearing aids and earpieces may cause an accelerated accumulation of ear wax The otherwise non allergenic materials used in hearing aids may in rare cases cause a skin irritation or other side effects Please seek consultation with a physician if these conditions oc...

Page 54: ...id and the interfering device Use on aircraft Your hearing aid contains Bluetooth On board an aircraft flight mode must be activated unless Bluetooth is permitted by the flight personnel Connection to external equipment The safety of the hearing aid when connected to external equipment with an auxiliary input cable and or directly is determined by the external signal source When connected to exter...

Page 55: ...ion is permitted Modification of hearing aids is not allowed Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer will void the warranty of the equipment Incompatible non supplied accessories Only use accessories transducers or cables supplied by the manufacturer Incompatible accessories may result in reduced electromagnetic compatibility EMC of your device Electromagnetic interfere...

Page 56: ...er has any of the following conditions i Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear ii History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days iii History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days iv Acute or chronic dizziness v Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days vi Audiometric air bone gap equal to or...

Page 57: ...a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear before purchasing a hearing aid Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists otologists or otorhinolaryngologists The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased Follo...

Page 58: ... for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a doctor audiologist or other hearing care practitioner licensed to dispense hearing aids in your state in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for medical evaluation a chil...

Page 59: ...59 Notes ...

Page 60: ...uced sound Clogged sound outlet Moisture Dead battery Squealing noise Hearing aid earpiece inserted incorrectly Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Beeping If your hearing aid plays 8 beeps 4 times consecutively your hearing aid needs a microphone service check Pairing issue with Apple device Bluetooth connection failed Only one hearing aid paired ...

Page 61: ...er dome or Grip Tip Wipe battery with a dry cloth Replace the battery Re insert the earpiece Have ear canal examined by your doctor Contact your hearing care professional 1 Unpair your hearing aids Settings gAccessibility gHearing Devices gDevices gForget this device 2 Turn Bluetooth off and on again 3 Open and close battery drawer on hearing aids 4 Re pair hearing aids see section Pair hearing ai...

Page 62: ...e in contact with water and stop working please follow these guidelines 1 Gently wipe off any water 2 Open the battery drawer and remove the battery and gently wipe off any water in the battery drawer 3 Let the hearing aid dry with the battery drawer left open for approximately 30 minutes 4 Insert a new battery Important notice Do not wear your hearing aid while showering or participating in water...

Page 63: ... F Relative humidity 5 to 93 non condensing Storage and transportation conditions Temperature and humidity should not exceed the following limits for extended periods during transportation and storage Temperature 13 F to 140 F Relative humidity 5 to 93 non condensing ...

Page 64: ...at the combination of wireless device and hearing aid is usable a combined rating that equals 5 would provide normal use a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate excellent performance Whereas all hearing aids have acoustic coupling only the larger instruments have the physical space for telecoil inductive coupling These two types of coupling have different rating scales M1 M4 for acoustic ...

Page 65: ... users will be satisfied The immunity of this hearing aid is at least M2 T2 The equipment performance measurements categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee that all users will be satisfied Important notice The performance of individual hearing aids may vary with individual mobile phones Therefore please try this hearing instrument wit...

Page 66: ...o transceiver using Bluetooth Low Energy BLE and a proprietary short range radio technology both working at ISM band 2 4 GHz The radio transmitter is weak and is always below 3 0 mW equal to 4 8 dBm e i r p in total radiated power The hearing aid complies with international standards concerning electromagnetic compatibility and human exposure Due to the limited space available on the hearing aid r...

Page 67: ...th Industry Canada s licence exempt RSSs Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 68: ...e essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU Declaration of Conformity is available from the manufacturer SBO Hearing A S Kongebakken 9 DK 2765 Smørum Denmark E2105 Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations ...

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Page 70: ...B SPL 122 122 Full on Gain HFA dB 57 57 Reference Test Gain dB 45 45 Frequency Range Hz 100 7700 100 6500 Distortion 500 800 1600 Hz 2 2 2 2 2 2 Equivalent Input Noise dB A 16 16 Operating Current mA 1 7 1 7 Attack Time ms 5 5 Release Time ms 70 70 Telecoil HFA SPLITS dB SPL 95 95 2CC COUPLER1 105 SPEAKER ...

Page 71: ...upler according to IEC 60318 5 2006 Applied standard ANSI S3 22 2014 Full on gain is measured with the gain control of the hearing aid set to its full on position minus 20 dB and with an input SPL of 70 dB This is to obtain a gain response equal to the full on gain response from e g IEC 60118 0 A1 1994 but without influence of feedback ...

Page 72: ...2k5 4k 8k 10k Output dB SPL Output OSPL 90 Frequency Hz 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 250 500 1k 1k6 2k 2k5 4k 8k 10k 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Output dB SPL Frequency Response Frequency Hz HL 9010 HL 3010 2010 Measurements with 105 Speaker 2CC COUPLER ...

Page 73: ...73 80 90 100 110 120 130 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Output dB SPL Input dB SPL 2CC COUPLER HL 3010 2010 Measurements with 105 Speaker 500 Hz 800 Hz 1600 Hz I O Curves ...

Page 74: ...digits number indicates the identification of the notified body Electronic waste WEEE Recycle your hearing aids accessories or batteries according to local regulations or return them to your hearing care professional for disposal Electronic equipment covered by Directive 2012 19 EU on waste and electrical equipment WEEE E2105 Regulatory Compliance Mark RCM The product complies with electrical safe...

Page 75: ... device that needs to be protected from moisture Caution symbol Consult instruction for use User Guide for warnings and cautions REF Catalogue number Indicates the manufacturer s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified SN Serial number Indicates the manufacturer s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified Hearing loop This logo incorporates the univers...

Page 76: ...formation for Substances of Very High Concern SVHC if they are present above 0 1 of the article weight No substances on the REACH SVHC list applicable at the time of manufacturing is present in Product HearLink More recent information can be found on the website www hearingsolutions philips com en us reach Ref OSHA Occupational Safety Health Administration U S department of Labour DIRECTIVE 2003 1...

Page 77: ...77 15 mm 8 15 mm 9 0 mm 19 mm Placeholder for FSC logo ...

Page 78: ...ps N V and are used under license This product has been manufactured by or for and is sold under the responsibility of SBO Hearing A S and SBO Hearing A S is the warrantor in relation to this product hearingsolutions philips com en us 0000214779000001 2019 12 09 214779 US Firmware 1 x ...

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