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Audio input

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NOTICE

X

 

Hold the audio shoe 
tightly when you 
remove the 
FM receiver.

 Attaching the audio shoe

X

 

Open the battery compartment.

X

 

Pull the cover out.
The shape of the cover depends on your type of 
hearing instrument.

X

 

Slide the audio shoe in.

Summary of Contents for Nitro micon BTE

Page 1: ...Life sounds brilliant www bestsound technology co uk Nitro micon BTE User Guide ...

Page 2: ...n 11 Batteries 12 Replacing non rechargeable batteries 13 Child lock optional 15 Daily use 18 Turning on and off 18 Inserting 20 Removing 21 Adjusting the volume 22 Changing the hearing program 22 Further adjustments optional 23 Locking the controls optional 24 Using two hearing instruments optional 25 On the phone 26 Telephone program 26 Automatic program switch AutoPhone 27 ...

Page 3: ...d care 34 Cleaning 34 Drying 35 Storage 35 Troubleshooting 36 Important information 37 Intended use 37 Explanation of symbols 37 Transport and storage conditions 38 Disposal information 38 Technical information 39 Conformance information 41 Important safety information 42 Personal safety 42 Product safety 45 Tinnitus noiser 47 Country specific information 50 ...

Page 4: ...ou You will quickly come to appreciate the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instrument offers CAUTION Read this user guide thoroughly and completely and follow the safety information in this document to avoid damage or injury To benefit most from your hearing instrument wear it daily and all day long Especially after longer periods of living with hearing loss a dedicated hearing ...

Page 5: ...in your hand try using the controls and note their location on the instrument This will make it easier for you to feel and press the controls while wearing the hearing instruments If you have problems pressing the controls of your hearing instruments while wearing them you can ask your Hearing Care Professional about a remote control option Your hearing instruments ...

Page 6: ...Your hearing instruments 6 Components and names ૡ ૡ ૠ ૠ Earhook Microphone openings Push button LED status indicator Rocker switch standard or flat cover for pediatric use optional Battery compartment ...

Page 7: ...truments either have a push button and a rocker switch or a push button only The Hearing Care Professional has assigned your desired functions to the controls Ask your Hearing Care Professional to mark your controls and their functions on the following pages Control Left Right Push button Rocker switch You can also use a remote control ...

Page 8: ...ram change Standby turn on press briefly press 2 seconds Rocker switch Function Left Right Volume up down Tinnitus noiser level up down Sound balance Push button and rocker switch Function Left Right Lock Unlock the controls Read more in section Locking the controls ...

Page 9: ...earing program Features Power on delay enables whistle free insertion of hearing instruments Read more in section Turning on and off e2e wireless enables simultaneous control of both hearing instruments Read more in section Using two hearing instruments AutoPhone automatically switches to the telephone program when the telephone receiver approaches the ear Read more in section On the phone ...

Page 10: ...Your hearing instruments 10 Accessories Remote control Audio streamer Battery size Batteries Non rechargeable size 675 ...

Page 11: ...Your hearing instruments 11 Service information Serial numbers Left Right Service dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 Your Hearing Care Professional Date of purchase ...

Page 12: ...ure the LED to indicate the battery status However the hearing instrument must be turned on to indicate the status When the battery is full the LED shines constantly When the battery is low the LED flashes repeatedly approximately every 5 seconds until the battery is empty When the battery is empty the LED goes out When the battery compartment is locked you need a tool to open it Read more in secti...

Page 13: ...chargeable batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and dispose of according to local regulations Remember to have your replacement batteries with you at all times Removing X Open the battery compartment X Pull the battery out ...

Page 14: ...ls on the battery and compartment are aligned refer to the picture A magnet in the battery compartment ensures that the battery snaps noticeably into place X 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: ...enabled the battery compartment will automatically lock when closed This prevents e g a child from removing and swallowing the battery To open the locked battery compartment you need a tool The tool is included with delivery of any child lock battery compartment set Opening a locked battery compartment X Use the tool to push the white locking bar to the opposite side X Hold it in place and at the ...

Page 16: ...tructions are for your Hearing Care Professional only The position of the locking bar in the battery compartment indicates whether the battery compartment is locked The upper image shows an unlocked battery compartment To lock it the Hearing Care Professional has to remove the highlighted part The lower image shows a locked battery compartment To unlock it the Hearing Care Professional has to inst...

Page 17: ...of the battery compartment The battery compartment is locked The battery compartment can be unlocked by the Hearing Care Professional again Unlocking the battery compartment X Push the locking bar with the child lock disabler to the other side X Ensure that the child lock disabler is completely inserted X Rotate the shaft to break it off ...

Page 18: ...re set X Turning off Open the battery compartment Via push button X Turning on or off Press the push button for 2 seconds Refer to section Controls for your personal settings After turning on the previously used volume and hearing program are set Via remote control X Follow the instructions in the remote control s user guide After turning on the previously used volume and hearing program are set D...

Page 19: ... when the instrument is turned on Remove the batteries if you do not want to use the hearing instruments for several days When the power on delay is activated the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds During this time you can insert the hearing instruments without experiencing unpleasant whistling The power on delay can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 20: ...ser to the ear piece X Carefully push the ear piece in the ear canal X Twist it slightly until it sits well X Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear Insert the right hearing instrument with the right hand and the left hearing instrument with the left hand If you have problems inserting the ear piece use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards This opens the ...

Page 21: ...ent and slide it over the top of your ear X Hold the ear piece between your thumb and index finger Carefully twist the ear piece forward while pulling it out Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage Read more in section Maintenance and care ...

Page 22: ...tics of the sound coming through the hearing instrument They help you to select the optimal setup for every listening situation An optional signal can indicate the change of the hearing program Additionally your Hearing Care Professional can configure the LED to indicate the program change The LED light flashes once if you change to program 1 twice if you change to program 2 and so on X To change th...

Page 23: ...ure your hearing instruments so that they switch automatically to the audio shoe program if the audio shoe has been attached Read more in section Audio input Further adjustments optional The controls of your hearing instruments can also be used to change for example the sound balance or the tinnitus noiser level Sound balance allows you to adjust the bass and treble to your preferences Refer to se...

Page 24: ...ress the bottom of the rocker switch and hold it Simultaneously press the push button on the same hearing instrument for 3 seconds Whether this function is configured for your hearing instruments is listed in section Controls If you are wearing two hearing instruments you have to lock or unlock the controls on each hearing instrument separately Locking or unlocking can optionally be indicated by an...

Page 25: ...xample change the hearing program You can control each hearing instrument separately You can control both hearing instruments simultaneously Your Hearing Care Professional has to activate the e2e wireless function enabling both hearing instruments to exchange information You can then use either a remote control or the user controls on either of your instruments for the desired function e g volume ...

Page 26: ... 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 X Switch to the telephone program whenever you are on the phone or use the automatic program switch Whether a telephone program or the automatic program switch are configured for your hearing instrument is listed in section Settings On the...

Page 27: ...tion Check the telephone receiver s magnetic field For the automatic program switch your hearing instrument detects the telephone receiver s magnetic field Not all telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate the AutoPhone function In this case you can use the Siemens AutoPhone magnet which is available as an accessory and attach it to the telephone receiver NOTICE X See the AutoPhon...

Page 28: ...rs television sets storage media and other electronic equipment devices WARNING Risk of affecting life support systems X Use a magnet only when it is a safe distance away from life support systems such as pacemakers or magnetic valves For example the safe distance between pacemaker and magnet should be at least 10 cm 4 inches ...

Page 29: ... by certain signs Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telecoil program X Switch to the telecoil program whenever you are in a place with an audio induction loop Whether the telecoil program is configured for your hearing instrument is listed in section Settings Telecoil program and remote control NOTICE For instruments with wireless connectivity When the telecoil program is active the ...

Page 30: ...e a MP3 player Your Hearing Care Professional can configure your hearing instruments so that they switch automatically to the audio shoe program if the audio shoe has been attached If you want to use an audio shoe a special battery compartment is required X Ask your Hearing Care Professional to exchange the battery compartment WARNING Risk of electric shock X Connect audio input only to a device co...

Page 31: ...old the audio shoe tightly when you remove the FM receiver Attaching the audio shoe X Open the battery compartment X Pull the cover out The shape of the cover depends on your type of hearing instrument X Slide the audio shoe in ...

Page 32: ...tment Removing the audio shoe When the audio shoe is not attached you can install a cover to prevent dirt and dust from entering the housing X Open the battery compartment X Drag the slider on the audio shoe back and at the same time move the audio shoe downwards to remove it from the device ...

Page 33: ...Audio input 33 X Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow into position The shape of the cover depends on your type of hearing instrument X Close the battery compartment ...

Page 34: ...o maintain functionality clean your hearing instruments daily NOTICE X Do not put your hearing instruments in water X Clean your hearing instruments with a soft dry tissue X Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended cleaning products special care sets and further information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition X For a more thorough professional cleaning take your ins...

Page 35: ...night X Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products Storage X During longer periods of non use store your hearing instruments with open battery compartment and batteries removed in a drying system in order to prevent the penetration of moisture ...

Page 36: ...storted Decrease the volume Replace the empty battery Clean the ear piece Hearing instrument emits signal tones Replace the empty battery Hearing instrument does not work Turn the hearing instrument on Gently close the 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 Heari...

Page 37: ... specialists e g acousticians audiologists or ENT doctors Use the hearing instruments and accessories only as described in this user guide Explanation of symbols Points out a situation that could lead to serious moderate or minor injuries Indicates possible property damage Advice and tips on how to handle your device better Information and warnings for children with hearing instruments Important J...

Page 38: ...ure 700 to 1050 hPa 200 to 1200 hPa For other parts such as batteries other conditions may apply Disposal information Within the European Union the marked equipment is covered by Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment Amended by Directive 2003 108 EC WEEE NOTICE X Recycle hearing instruments accessories and...

Page 39: ...C ID SGI WL002BTE IC 267AB WL002 Operating frequencies Fc 3 28 MHz N14203 EMC and radio communications compliance label Australia This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sivantos GmbH for compliance may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15...

Page 40: ...equency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try...

Page 41: ...ntos confirms compliance with the European Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices For the products with e2e wireless 2 0 Sivantos additionally confirms compliance with the European Directive 99 5 EC R TTE concerning radio and telecommunications terminal equipment 0123 ...

Page 42: ...ly for your needs WARNING Risk of injury X Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point of sale WARNING Risk of explosion X Do not use your hearing instruments in explosive atmospheres e g in mining areas CAUTION Risk of injury X Always wear the tube with an ear piece X Make sure that the ear piece is completely attached Important safety information ...

Page 43: ...be turned off WARNING Risk of interference with active and non active implants If you wear an active or a non active implant e g a brain implant X Prior to use have the electromagnetic compatibility verified Consult the physician that implanted the device before using your hearing instruments X Keep a safe distance of about 1 6 inches 4 cm between the implant and hearing instruments ...

Page 44: ...instruments X Check the completeness of the hearing instruments regularly X Ensure that your child does not detach the hearing instrument from the earmold X Consult your Hearing Care Professional if the housing is deformed X Keep the battery compartment locked Verify the proper function of the locking mechanism X Keep batteries and accessories out of children s reach X If swallowed consult a physi...

Page 45: ...time NOTICE X Protect your hearing instruments from extreme heat Do not expose them to direct sunlight NOTICE X Do not dry your hearing instruments in the microwave oven NOTICE Different types of strong radiation e g during X ray or MRI head examinations may damage hearing instruments X Do not wear the hearing instruments during these or similar procedures Weaker radiation e g from radio equipment...

Page 46: ... two instruments or the use of a remote control In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist X Refer to local authorities for further information NOTICE Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with international standards on electromagnetic compatibility but interference with nearby electronic devices could occur In this case move away from the source of interfe...

Page 47: ...vice Discontinue use and seek medical evaluation if any of the following conditions occur X chronic skin irritation on near or around the site of device placement X unusual side effects e g dizziness nausea headaches heart palpitations X perceived decrease in auditory function e g decreased loudness speech not as clear WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user s hearing health The volume of t...

Page 48: ...WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user s hearing health The volume of the tinnitus noiser can be set to a level which could lead to permanent hearing damage when used for a prolonged period of time X Should the tinnitus noiser be set to such a level in the hearing instrument advise the user of the maximum amount of time per day he or she should use the tinnitus noiser For example occupatio...

Page 49: ...sional determines through inquiry actual observation or review or any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions X Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear X History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days X History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days...

Page 50: ...Country specific information 50 Country specific JOformation ...

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Page 52: ...anufactured by Sivantos GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG Document No A91SAT 02122 99T02 7600 EN Order Item No 108 232 61 Master Rev02 08 2013 Siemens AG 06 2015 JN7469 Printed in the UK United Kingdom Sivantos Limited Platinum House Sussex Manor Business Park Gatwick Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 9NH Phone 44 0 1293 423700 ...

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