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Pure primax

User Guide

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Summary of Contents for Pure primax

Page 1: ...Hearing Systems Pure primax User Guide Hearing Systems ...

Page 2: ...Battery size and handling tips 12 Replacing batteries 13 Recharging rechargeable batteries 14 Daily use 15 Turning on and off 15 Inserting and removing the hearing instruments 17 Adjusting the volume 20 Changing the hearing program 21 Further adjustments optional 21 Special listening situations 22 Setting the focus optional 22 On the phone 24 Audio induction loops 26 ...

Page 3: ...ing instruments 27 Ear pieces 28 Professional maintenance 30 Further information 31 Wireless functionality 31 Accessories 31 Symbols used in this document 32 Troubleshooting 32 Country specific information 34 Service and warranty 35 ...

Page 4: ... Care Professional will help you understand the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer To receive the most benefit from your hearing instruments it is recommended that you wear them every day all day This will help you get adjusted to them CAUTION It is important to read this user guide and the safety manual thoroughly and completely Follow the safety information to ...

Page 5: ... instruments are not intended for children under the age of 3 years or persons with a developmental age of under 3 years Getting to know your hearing instruments It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new hearing instruments With the instruments 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...

Page 6: ...ᆽ ᆽ ᆿ ᆿ ᆾ ᆾ ᆼ ᆼ Ear piece Receiver Receiver cable Microphone openings Rocker switch standard control push button or no control optional Charging contacts optional Battery compartment Side indicator red right ear blue left ear Receiver connection ...

Page 7: ...r pieces Standard ear pieces Size Click Dome single open or closed Click Dome semi open Click Dome double You can easily exchange the standard ear pieces Read more in section Maintenance and care Custom made ear pieces Custom shell Click Mold ...

Page 8: ...aring programs Your hearing instruments either have a push button or a rocker switch or no control at all Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your desired functions to the controls Control Left Right Push button Rocker switch No control You can also use a remote control ...

Page 9: ...9 Push button function L R Press briefly Program change Volume up Volume down Tinnitus therapy signal level up Tinnitus therapy signal level down Press long Standby turn on L Left R Right ...

Page 10: ...down Tinnitus therapy signal level up down Sound balance Focus selection spatial configurator Press long Standby turn on Program up down Press very long Standby turn on L Left R Right Settings Hearing programs 1 2 3 4 5 6 Read more in section Changing the hearing program ...

Page 11: ... call into both ears when the telephone receiver is held to either ear Read more in section On the phone The tinnitus therapy feature generates a sound to distract you from your tinnitus To recharge batteries in hearing instruments with charging contacts simply place the instruments in the charger After charging the charger dehumidifies the hearing instruments The e2e wireless functionality enable...

Page 12: ...attery size and handling tips Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended batteries Battery size 312 Always use the correct battery size for your hearing instruments Remove the batteries if you intend not to use the hearing instruments for several days Always carry spare batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal ...

Page 13: ...sory Inserting the battery X If the battery has a protective film remove it only when you are ready to use the battery X Insert the battery with the symbol facing up refer to the picture 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 14: ...fore first use X To charge the batteries follow the instructions in the charger s user guide After many recharging cycles the battery lifetime may reduce In this case replace the rechargeable battery with a new one To do so follow the instructions for replacing batteries ...

Page 15: ...ng off Open the battery compartment to the first catch After charging X Turning on Take the instruments out of the charger The default volume and hearing program are set Via push button or rocker switch X Turning on or off Press and hold the push button or the rocker switch for several seconds Refer to section Controls for the settings of your controls After turning on the previously used volume a...

Page 16: ...ing instruments an alert tone can indicate when an instrument is being turned on or off 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 into your ears without experiencing unpleasant feedback whistling The power on delay can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 17: ...erting a hearing instrument X Hold the receiver cable at the bend closer to the ear piece X Carefully push the ear piece in the ear canal X Twist it slightly until it sits well Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal X Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear CAUTION Risk of injury X Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the...

Page 18: ... the ear piece use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards This opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the ear piece The optional retention strand helps to securely retain the ear piece in your ear To position the retention strand X Bend the retention strand and position it carefully into the bottom of the bowl of your ear refer to the picture ...

Page 19: ...back of your head X For all other ear pieces Grip the receiver in the ear canal with two fingers and pull it carefully out Do not pull the receiver cable CAUTION Risk of injury X In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when removing the hearing instrument If this happens have the ear piece removed by a medical professional Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage Read m...

Page 20: ...If you prefer manual volume adjustment press the push button or the rocker switch briefly or use a remote control Refer to section Controls for the settings of your controls An optional signal can indicate the volume change Once the maximum or minimum volume has been reached you may hear an optional signal tone ...

Page 21: ...on Controls for the setting of your controls Refer to section Settings for a list of your hearing programs If the AutoPhone or the TwinPhone function is activated the hearing program switches automatically to a telephone program when the telephone receiver is close to the ear Read more in section On the phone Further adjustments optional The controls of your hearing instruments can also be used to...

Page 22: ...nce You can select different levels from focus to frontal position left picture to middle position center picture to hear all around right picture Prerequisites You need to wear two hearing instruments On one of your hearing instruments the rocker switch needs to be set for the spatial configurator by your Hearing Care Professional Refer to section Controls for the setting of the rocker switch Wit...

Page 23: ... and temporary listening situations The hearing instruments thus return automatically to the automatic setting of program 1 if the sound environment changes significantly or after approximately 45 minutes You can also exit the spatial configurator mode Exiting spatial configurator mode X Toggle to the minimum or maximum level An optional signal tone can indicate the minimum and maximum level X Tog...

Page 24: ...ear is 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 If a telephone program or the automatic program switch are configured for your hearing instruments it is listed in section Settings...

Page 25: ...re Professional to do the following Activate the AutoPhone or the TwinPhone function 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 this function In this case you can use the AutoPhone magnet which is available as an accessory...

Page 26: ... systems 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 If a telecoil program is configured for your hearing instruments it is listed in section Settings Telecoil program and remote control NOTICE For instruments with wireless connectivity When the telecoil program is acti...

Page 27: ...mmended drying products X For longer periods of non use store your hearing instruments with open battery compartment and batteries removed in a drying system to avoid the adverse effects of moisture Cleaning Your hearing instruments have a protective coating However if not cleaned regularly you may damage the hearing instruments or cause personal injury X Clean your hearing instruments daily with ...

Page 28: ...struments in good condition Ear pieces Cleaning Cerumen ear wax may accumulate on the ear pieces This may affect sound quality Clean the ear pieces daily For all types of ear pieces X Clean the ear piece right after removal with a soft and dry tissue This prevents that cerumen becomes dry and hard For Click Domes X Squeeze the tip of the dome ...

Page 29: ...e type of ear piece In section Components and names your Hearing Care Professional has marked your type of ear piece Exchanging Click Domes If you have problems removing the old Click Dome use the removal tool or follow the instructions on the packaging of the Click Domes The removal tool is available as an accessory X Take particular care that the new Click Dome clicks noticeable in place click ...

Page 30: ...l can perform a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance Custom made ear pieces and wax filters should be exchanged as needed by a professional Ask you Hearing Care Professional for your individual recommendation of maintenance intervals and for support ...

Page 31: ...th hearing instruments automatically adapt to the listening situation simultaneously Wireless functionality enables the use of a remote control Accessories The type of available accessories depends on the instrument type Examples are a remote control an audio streaming device or a smartphone app for remote control Some hearing instrument types support CROS and BiCROS solutions for people with sing...

Page 32: ...ssible solutions Sound is weak Increase the volume Replace or recharge the empty battery depending on the battery type Clean or exchange the ear piece Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely Decrease the volume Clean or exchange the ear piece Sound is distorted Decrease the volume Replace or recharge the empty battery depending on the battery type Cl...

Page 33: ...instrument does not work Turn the hearing instrument on Gently close the battery compartment completely Replace or recharge the empty battery depending on the battery type Make sure the battery is inserted correctly Power on delay is active Wait several seconds and check again Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems ...

Page 34: ...34 Country specific information ...

Page 35: ...35 Service and warranty Serial numbers Instrument Receiver unit Left Right Service dates 1 4 2 5 3 6 Warranty Date of purchase Warranty period in months Your Hearing Care Professional ...

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