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Not loud

• Plugged microphone

enough

protector

Intermittent • Low battery 

• Dirty battery contact 

One long beep• Low battery 

Whistling 

• Earmolds/slim tubes 

not inserted properly

• Hand/clothing near ear
• Poorly fitting ear-

molds/slim tubes

Not clear,

• Poorly fitting ear-

distorted

molds/slim tubes

• Earmolds/slim tubes 

blocked with ear wax

• Low battery
• Plugged microphone

protector

Earmolds/

• Poorly fitting ear-

slim tubes 

molds/slim tubes

falling out

• Earmolds/slim tubes

of ear

not inserted properly

• Consult your hearing 

healthcare professional

• Replace battery
• Consult your hearing 

healthcare professional

• Replace battery

• Remove and reinsert

• Remove hand/clothing from ear
• Consult your hearing 

healthcare professional

• Consult your hearing

healthcare professional

• Clean earmolds. See “Cleaning the

Earmolds”. Consult your hearing
healthcare professional. 
Use cleaning pin to dislodge ear
wax in slim tubes. See “Cleaning
the Slim Tubes and Domes”.
Consult your hearing healthcare
professional.

• Replace battery
• Consult your hearing 

healthcare professional

• Consult your hearing healthcare

professional

• See “Cleaning the Earmolds” or

“Putting Your Unison Hearing
Instruments on Your Ears”.
Reinsert carefully.

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SYMPTOM CAUSE

POSSIBLE REMEDY

Summary of Contents for Unison

Page 1: ...Unison TM Digital BTE Guide ...

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Page 3: ...TE Guide 4 Turning Your Unison Hearing Instruments On and Off 5 Putting Your Unison Hearing Instruments on Your Ears 6 Feedback Free Listening 7 Operating Instructions 8 Assistive Listening Devices 10 Replacing the Battery 12 Caring for Your Hearing Instruments 14 Cleaning Your Unison Hearing Instruments 15 Warnings 18 Troubleshooting Guide 20 Warning to Hearing Instrument Dispensers 23 ...

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Page 5: ...________________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________ Replacement Batteries Size 10 Size 13 Size 675 Warranty _____________________________________________ Use Program 1 for _____________________________________ Use Program 2 for ____________________________________ Use Program 3 for ____________________________________ Date of Purchase ___________________...

Page 6: ...olutions that incorporate special features to solve the everyday problems and concerns you have with hearing loss and hearing instruments The best choice of hearing instrument is different for everyone it comes down to your individual hearing loss lifestyle preferences and budget The Unison series meets your unique needs with three high quality digital hearing instrument models Your hearing health...

Page 7: ...ous experience with hearing instruments a few hours a day may be enough and then you can increase wearing time gradually Once you have become accustomed to your hearing devices you should wear them all day every day since infrequent use will not permit you to adapt to your hearing devices and enjoy their full benefits The quicker you get used to the everyday sounds around you the less you will not...

Page 8: ... the components on your hearing instruments Have your hearing healthcare professional place a check beside the diagram that best describes your BTE style 4 Legend 1 Earhook 2 Slim Tube 3 Microphone and Microphone Shield 4 Program Button 5 Volume Control 6 Battery Door On Off Switch 7 Dome 8 Retention Piece BTE with Volume Control BTE with Slim Tube BTE without Volume Control 1 3 4 5 6 1 3 4 6 2 3 ...

Page 9: ...n is pushed To turn the hearing device off partially open the battery door This position allows excess moisture to vent away from the battery compartment Note If you have a high power BTE with a 675 battery you also have an on off switch in the volume control To replace the hearing device battery fully open the battery door for access to the battery compartment 5 on off open Note When turning your...

Page 10: ...h against your head and not stick out 3 Place the retention piece in your ear so it rests at the bottom of the opening of your ear canal 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for your other ear if you wear two hearing devices BTEs with Earhooks 1 Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear 2 Carefully insert the earmold in your ear The earmold should fit into your ear snugly and comfortably 3 Repeat steps ...

Page 11: ...oor is in the ON position The hearing devices return to the start up mute position each time you turn your hearing devices on This allows you to insert your hearing devices without experiencing whistling If you wear hearing devices now you may have experienced whistling from your hearing devices when you talk chew use the telephone or hug someone Unison s feedback technology dramatically reduces t...

Page 12: ...re in i e one beep for program 1 two beeps for program 2 etc If you prefer your hearing healthcare professional can adjust the pitch and loudness of the program beep or turn it off entirely Adjusting the Volume The volume on your hearing devices may adjust automatically in response to the loud or quiet sounds around you If you have a manual volume control you can further adjust the volume on your ...

Page 13: ... a directional microphone system which focuses on sounds in front of you i e speech while reducing sounds from the sides or behind you i e noise Your directional system is activated by the push of the program button Your hearing healthcare professional will tell you which program s contain the directional microphones Replacing the Microphone Protectors Your Unison hearing devices have a shield to ...

Page 14: ...ring device will beep to indicate which program you are in Assistive Listening Devices Listening in Public Places Unison s telecoil can also help you listen in public places equipped with telecoil compatible assistive listening devices such as a loop system If your hearing instruments do not operate when the telecoil is on the loop system may not be operating or you may be in a dead spot Try posit...

Page 15: ...ies Moda your hearing instruments are not compatible with direct audio input MicroLink MLx or an FM system However hearing instruments that use size 13 batteries are compatible Refer to your battery package for the size of your hearing instrument batteries or consult with your hearing healthcare professional for more information Listening Over Distance Your Unison hearing instruments may be compat...

Page 16: ...r hearing instruments and wear the system s headset receiver If the volume on the infrared receiver is not loud enough use your hearing instruments instead Replacing the Battery 1 Gently swing out the battery compartment door with your fingernail 2 Grasp the battery with your thumb and index finger and remove 3 Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with the plus sign on the battery f...

Page 17: ...ng healthcare professional can change the pitch and loudness of the low battery beep or turn it off entirely Caring for Batteries Always discard batteries carefully To prolong battery life remember to turn your hearing devices off when not in use Remove the batteries and keep the battery door open while hearing devices are not in use This will allow internal moisture to evaporate Battery Warnings ...

Page 18: ...h or shower Do not immerse the hearing devices in water If your hearing devices do become wet do not attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave Do not adjust any controls Open the battery doors immediately and allow your hearing instruments to dry naturally for 24 hours Regular use of a dehumidifier such as a Dri Aid kit can help prevent corrosion See your hearing healthcare professional for more...

Page 19: ...hearing devices have earhooks see Using the Unison Digital BTE Guide your hearing healthcare professional fit you with customized earmolds Earmolds send amplified sound from the hearing devices into the ears They must fit into your ears snugly and comfortably If amplified sound leaks out of your ear you may hear whistling Always ensure earmolds are clean and free of ear wax and moisture Do not use...

Page 20: ... that the tubes and domes are free of ear wax and moisture You should have the slim tubes and domes replaced by your hearing healthcare professional approximately every three months or when they become stiff or brittle Clean the domes daily with a damp cloth You should also clean the slim tubes periodically with the cleaning pin provided when you begin to notice debris in and around the tubes To c...

Page 21: ... the way through the tube and out through the dome Note The slim tubes and domes should never be rinsed or submerged in water as water drops may become lodged in the tube block sound or damage the electrical components of the hearing instrument 5 Once the slim tube has been cleaned reattach the slim tube to the hearing instrument using the tool provided 17 ...

Page 22: ...aring healthcare professional and contact your physician In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canal after the removal of the hearing instrument contact a physician immediately Remove your hearing devices for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures Only plug the DAI cables into devices that produce safe voltages of less than 3 volts Special care should be exercised...

Page 23: ...ou have become accustomed to your hearing devices wear your hearing devices everyday all day Your hearing devices use the most modern components to provide the best possible sound quality in every listening situation However communication devices such as digital cell phones can create interference a buzzing sound in hearing devices If you experience interference from a cell phone being used close ...

Page 24: ...the Earmolds Consult your hearing healthcare professional Use cleaning pin to dislodge ear wax in slim tubes See Cleaning the slim Tubes and Domes Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional See hearing healthcare professional Replace battery See Cleaning the Earmolds or Putting Your Unison Hearing Instruments on Your Ears Reinsert carefully Consult yo...

Page 25: ...g healthcare professional Replace battery Consult your hearing healthcare professional Replace battery Remove and reinsert Remove hand clothing from ear Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Clean earmolds See Cleaning the Earmolds Consult your hearing healthcare professional Use cleaning pin to dislodge ear wax in slim tubes See Cleaning the Sli...

Page 26: ...ted in the guide contact your hearing healthcare professional If you do not have a hearing healthcare professional please contact the nearest office listed on the back page of this booklet Replace battery Consult your hearing healthcare professional Move telephone receiver around ear for clearer signal See Using Unison with Telecoil for the Telephone Consult your hearing healthcare professional ...

Page 27: ...i 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 greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii Pain o...

Page 28: ...dical 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 device The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing device dispenser as appropriate for a hearing device evaluation The audiologist or hearing device dispenser will conduct a hearing device evaluatio...

Page 29: ...ligious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children With Hearing Loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in ...

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