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Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Instrument

whistles

or squeals

Instrument not inserted correctly

Re-insert instrument

Ear wax accumulation in ear canal

Consult your hearing care provider or physician

Instrument may be too loose

Consult your hearing care provider

No volume, level

too soft or

humming noise

Instrument may not be turned ON

Check that the battery door is closed completely

Battery may be dead

or inserted wrong way

Insert a fresh battery

Volume level too soft

Increase volume level with Volume Control

on RC-P or SoundGate (if available)

Instrument may be in telecoil position

Check to make sure you are in the intended program

Ear wax accumulation in ear canal

Consult your hearing care provider or physician

Battery contacts may be dirty

or corroded

Open and close the battery door several times or

clean the battery contacts carefully with a dry Q-tip

Sound outlet may be blocked

or corroded

Check the sound outlet and change the filter

if you can see that it is clogged

Microphone sound inlet may be

blocked

Consult your hearing care provider, do not try

to clean this yourself

Your hearing loss may have

increased

Consult your hearing care provider

Bliss · User gUide miniBte

Содержание Bliss miniBTE

Страница 1: ...Bliss miniBTE User Guide bliss bliss ...

Страница 2: ...gram Environment 1 2 3 4 Right Left Instruments Synchronized r Active r Inactive Program Button Program Button Mute r Active r Inactive r Active r Inactive Preferred Telephone Ear r Right r Left r Both Non Telephone Ear Control r No change r Softer when telephone is in use r Mutes when telephone is in use 02 sonic BLiSS ...

Страница 3: ...03 Bliss USer guide miniBte The following hearing instruments are covered in this User Guide Bliss miniBTE BL100 MN BL80 MN BL_ILLU_miniBTE_WithEarhook_BW_HI 3 ...

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Страница 5: ...with Earhook and Earmold 19 Turning Your Hearing Instrument OFF and ON 20 Putting On Your Hearing Instrument Thin Tube 21 Taking Off Your Hearing Instrument Thin Tube 22 Putting On Your Hearing Instrument Earhook 23 Taking Off Your Hearing Instrument Earhook 24 Changing the Programs 25 Changing the Volume 27 Using the Telephone 28 Changing the Battery 32 Audible Indicators 36 Safety Lock 37 Bliss ...

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Страница 7: ...nvironmental Protection 50 Product Approval Markings and Compliance 52 Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility 54 Warranty and Repairs 56 Accessories 57 Common Problems and Solutions 58 Information for the Hearing Care Provider 62 Compliance with Requirements for Europe 64 Compliance with Radio Communications Requirements for the USA and Canada 65 Information and Explanation of Symbols 68 ...

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Страница 9: ...ng care provider to the needs of your individual hearing loss Please read the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments It contains instructions and important information about the use and handling of your hearing instruments and batteries With proper use and care your hearing instruments will improve your connection with the world around you Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 10: ...r your hearing instru ments They are adjusted for your hearing requirements and may permanently damage another person s hearing Avoid wearing your hearing instrument while playing contact sports e g rugby football etc since a strike to the ear could be harmful Hearing instruments their parts and batteries should be kept out of reach of infants children and anyone who might swallow these items or o...

Страница 11: ...f the possibility that your hearing instruments may stop functioning without notice Keep this in mind while you circulate in traffic or otherwise depend on warning sounds Remove your instruments before applying aftershave hairspray oils perfume mosquito repellent lotions etc Allow the product to dry before wearing your instruments Traffic or other warning sounds may be reduced in level by a direct...

Страница 12: ... maximum sound pressure capability in excess of 132 dB SPL IEC 60318 4 since there may be a risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the patient Warning to hearing care provider and patient When the DAI is connected to AC powered equipment this equipment must comply with IEC 60601 or equivalent safety standards sonic BLiSS ...

Страница 13: ...tor immediately Be aware that use of a hearing instrument may cause excess earwax to build up in the ear canal which may require removal by a trained medical professional Consult your physician if excessive earwax skin irritation or a foreign object prevents you from wearing your hearing instrument An Earmold is a custom made product If you experience discomfort or irritation of your ear please se...

Страница 14: ... and moisture i e steambaths showers heavy rain etc Do not wear your hearing instrument while swimming snorkeling or diving as it is not designed for such activities Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water or other liquids Never attempt to dry your instruments with a hair dryer microwave oven etc It is recommended to remove your hearing instruments before sleeping Protect your instruments ...

Страница 15: ... my hearing normal are likely to be disappointed and may give up Hearing instruments can Help you hear and understand better in most situations Allow you to participate more in group situations and meetings Hearing instruments cannot Give you normal hearing Hearing instruments may not Let you hear very soft sounds Block ALL background noises especially in noisy situations Even people without heari...

Страница 16: ...ents so try to be patient Initially try different listening situations such as one on one conversations with family and friends and conversations with two or three people at home or in quiet settings Also try having conversations in noisier places like parties restaurants meetings and outdoors Do not forget that some situations are simply too noisy in general even for people without hearing loss S...

Страница 17: ...ost cases infrequent use does not allow you to obtain the full benefit from your device The use of a hearing instrument is only a part of total hearing rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 18: ...tton 3 Sound outlet 4 Dome 5 Retention lock 6 Battery door 7 Thin Tube 8 Thin Tube Adapter 9 Front microphone Right Left ear marking A color indicator can help you distinguish right and left instruments Red right Blue left BL_ILLU_miniBTE_WithSpeaker_BW_HI 1 1 4 3 5 2 6 7 8 9 sonic BLiSS ...

Страница 19: ...armold_BW_HI 2 Your Bliss miniBTE Hearing Instrument with Earhook and Earmold 1 Rear microphone 2 Program button 3 Earmold 4 Battery door 5 Earhook 6 Earmold tubing 7 Front microphone 1 2 5 6 4 3 Serial number 7 Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 20: ...our hearing instrument may be programmed to alert you with a beep when it is turned on Your hearing care provider will tell you if this feature is enabled Your hearing instrument may also have a power on delay This allows you to insert the device before it is fully active To prolong battery life turn off your hearing instrument when not in use ON OFF B L _ I L L U _ m i n i B T E _ I n s t r u m e...

Страница 21: ...n the Dome is placed appropriately you should not be able to see the Thin Tube sticking out when you look directly into a mirror If the Thin Tube is sticking out from your ear insert the Dome further Use your finger to push the retention lock comfortably into the bowl of your ear BL_ILLU_miniBTE_PuttingOnInstrumentThinTube1_BW_HI 7 1 BL_ILLU_miniBTE_PuttingOnInstrumentThinTube2_BW_HI 7 2 BL_ILLU_m...

Страница 22: ...tery compartment to turn off the device Note Do not remove the instrument by pulling on the hearing instrument case This might disconnect the device from the Thin Tube Should the Dome become separated from the Thin Tube and remain lodged in your ear canal after removal of the hearing instrument do not attempt to remove the Dome yourself Seek immediate care from your hearing care provider or physic...

Страница 23: ...nger Gently guide it into your ear canal Gently pulling down on your ear lobe with your other hand may help A slight twist may be needed to fit the Earmold in your ear When the Earmold is in your ear place the hearing instrument behind the top part of your ear Do the same thing with the right hearing instrument and Earmold BL_ILLU_miniBTE_PuttingOnInstrumentEarhook1_BW_HI 8 1 BL_ILLU_miniBTE_Putti...

Страница 24: ...o remove it Do not pull on the tube as it may come out of the Earmold Once the Earmold is out of your ear remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear Note Even though they look the same hearing instruments are programmed to fit a specific ear right or left Make sure the correct hearing instrument is used with the correct Earmold Refer to the right left color indicator on page 18 sonic BLiSS...

Страница 25: ...ess about 2 seconds on the program button will cause the listening program to change You will hear the same number of beeps as the program you are in each time you push the button When you turn the hearing instrument off and then on it will automatically return to your default listening program program 1 RC P Remote Control or SoundGate optional accessories The listening program can be changed wit...

Страница 26: ...ute no matter which program you are in Press the button again to un mute the device Note Your hearing care provider can customize the behavior of the program button Please see inside the front cover to find out how your control may have been configured BL_ILLU_miniBTE_WithEarhook_BW_HI 3 Program button sonic BLiSS ...

Страница 27: ... and comfortable sound Please see pages 48 and 49 for further instructions Note If the default volume of your hearing instrument is too loud or soft your hearing care provider may need to make changes to your listening program Note Your hearing instruments automatically return to a pre set loudness level when they are powered on when the battery is low or when the program is changed If you find th...

Страница 28: ...e Additionally your hearing instrument has an optional Auto Telephone feature When the hearing instrument is close to a telephone receiver the Auto Telephone will activate your telephone listening program When you end your conversation the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous listening program If you have a preferred ear the hearing instrument on the opposite side can be pr...

Страница 29: ... a special magnet added to help engage the Auto Telephone feature To mount the magnet onto your telephone please follow the instructions included in the magnet s packaging or contact your hearing care provider Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 30: ...purchasing a mobile phone test it with your hearing instrument People with a greater degree of hearing loss may need a volume control on the telephone Note If your hearing instrument has been configured without these options select the program that is best for you when using the telephone Then position the phone lightly against your ear as described above sonic BLiSS ...

Страница 31: ... pets If a magnet is swallowed see a doctor immediately Do not place the magnet in a shirt pocket and keep it 1 ft 30 cm away from pacemakers and other active implants Use the magnet on the opposite side from active implantable devices Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 32: ...tery type and manufacturer Mercury free batteries generally cause earlier warning beeps Change batteries regularly When your battery needs to be changed you will hear three beeps a low tone followed by a high tone and another low tone The exact battery life you experience may vary but you should expect approximately 200 hours of total hearing instrument use per battery Note Never force the battery...

Страница 33: ... compartment until the opening in the battery retaining ring points directly away from the body of the hearing instrument Remove the battery by lifting the exposed edge of the battery out of the retaining ring Note The battery may spring out of the retaining ring Be careful not to lose it BL_ILLU_miniBTE_RemoveBattery1_BW_HI 9 1 BL_ILLU_miniBTE_RemoveBattery2_BW_HI 9 2 BL_ILLU_miniBTE_RemoveBatter...

Страница 34: ... securely into the opening of the retaining ring Once the battery snaps firmly in the retaining ring rotate the retaining ring back into the battery compartment Cup your hand around the hearing instrument A whistling or squealing sound means the battery is working BL_ILLU_miniBTE_InsertBattery2_BW_HI 10 2 BL_ILLU_miniBTE_InsertBattery3_BW_HI 10 3 BL_ILLU_miniBTE_InsertBattery1_BW_HI 10 1 sonic BLi...

Страница 35: ...t cloth Always remove zinc air batteries before drying your hearing instrument with a drying kit Drying out zinc air batteries shortens their lifetime Used batteries should be returned to your battery supplier or hearing care provider for safe disposal Never dispose of batteries by burning them They may explode and cause injury Never dispose of batteries with household waste They cause environment...

Страница 36: ...g Battery A fast sequence of beeps descending in pitch Audible indicators with optional SoundGate RC P Volume Control Click Brief click to indicate volume is turning up or down Volume Control Limit Rapid double beep at both maximum and minimum levels SoundGate Incoming Call Telephone ringing signal Audible indicators can be heard in the opposite hearing instrument if the Volume Control and Binaura...

Страница 37: ...from accessing the battery With the battery door fully closed use a small screwdriver or similar tool to slide the lock up into the slot This will prevent the battery door from opening until you slide it back down again BL_ILLU_miniBTE_SafetyLock1_BW_HI 11 1 BL_ILLU_miniBTE_SafetyLock2_BW_HI 11 2 Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 38: ...ts If you do not want this feature to be active please ask your hearing care provider to turn it off Data Learning Bliss 100 If you have purchased a remote control or a SoundGate your hearing care provider may have activated Data Learning When Data Learning is operating the hearing instrument keeps track of how often and how much you adjust the volume and learns your preferred setting This new set...

Страница 39: ...eiver allows your instrument to receive signals directly from an external wireless FM Transmitter Attaching the DAI Boot Slip the DAI Boot over your miniBTE as shown When it is fully seated you will feel it click into place Insert the DAI Euro Plug or FM Receiver of the assistive listening device into the DAI Boot BL_ILLU_miniBTE_AttachingDAIBoot1_BW_HI 12 1 Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 40: ...f the assistive listening device from the DAI Boot Grasp the DAI Boot as shown Pull the hearing instrument up and out of the boot with your other hand A slight twisting motion will help free the DAI Boot from the miniBTE BL_ILLU_miniBTE_RemoveDAIBoot_BW_HI 13 sonic BLiSS ...

Страница 41: ... DAI Boot or FM Receiver When either is attached the hearing instrument will automatically switch into this dedicated set of programs Refer to the chart below to see how the DAI FM Programs are Program Beeps Function 1 1 Instrument microphone 2 2 DAI FM Mic 3 3 DAI FM only Starting program Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 42: ...rmance Every night Check your hearing instruments for ear wax and wipe them clean with a cloth or tissue Use the cleaning tool provided to remove wax that may have accumulated in the Dome sound outlet or vent opening if you have a Custom Mold Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate A dry storage kit is recommended to remove any moisture that may have accumulated in the hearing instru...

Страница 43: ... instrument Open the battery door and remove the battery Gently wipe off any water in the battery door Let the hearing instrument dry with the battery door open for approximately 30 minutes Insert a new fresh battery see page 34 and close the battery door Your hearing instrument should work normally again Note If your hearing instrument does not work properly consult your hearing care provider Bli...

Страница 44: ...strument by grasping the end of the hook firmly with one hand and grasping the tubing firmly with the other hand Pull the tubing away from the Earhook Gently clean the Earmold in warm soapy water Rinse the Earmold and allow it to dry completely Use an air puffer to remove any remaining moisture in the tubing When re attaching the Earmold to the instrument it is important to position it correctly B...

Страница 45: ... further instructions Use a soft dry cloth or tissue to clean the outside of the Thin Tube and Dome To remove wax from the Thin Tube insert the cleaning wire at the connector end Push the wire all the way into the Thin Tube until it comes out through the Dome Pull the cleaning wire out through the Dome and discard it Reattach the Thin Tube connector to the Adapter Note To avoid blocking the Thin T...

Страница 46: ... care provider Remove the old Dome by pulling it off the end of the Thin Tube With clean fingers push a new Dome as far as possible onto the Thin Tube When attached correctly the Dome should touch the plastic ring around the Thin Tube Note If the Dome is not securely attached to the Thin Tube it could fall off in your ear canal If this happens please see your medical provider sonic BLiSS ...

Страница 47: ...rittle it should be replaced Hold the instrument by the Adapter and grasp the Thin Tube close to the connector Pull firmly to remove the old Thin Tube Attach the new Thin Tube by pushing it firmly into the connector BL_ILLU_miniBTE_ExchangeThinTube_BW_HI 14 Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 48: ...ote control you can use it to change listening programs adjust the volume level up and down or mute the hearing instruments For complete operating instructions please read the separate RC P Remote User Guide 3 2 1 4 5 1 Program cycle button 2 Volume Control 3 Mute button 4 Status light 5 Key lock sonic BLiSS ...

Страница 49: ...evel up and down or muting the hearing instruments In addition the SoundGate serves as a link between your hearing instruments and external sources such as music players cell phones computers etc For complete operating instructions please read the separate SoundGate User Guide 1 Volume Control and program change 2 Phone 3 Music Audio key e g MP3 4 Bluetooth key 5 Battery indicator 6 Key lock 1 2 3...

Страница 50: ...e electrical and electronic equipment WEEE Help to protect the environment by not disposing of your hearing instruments or batteries with your unsorted household waste Please recycle your hearing instruments and batteries according to your local regulations or return them to your hearing care provider for disposal sonic BLiSS ...

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Страница 52: ...agnetic energy causing unforeseen interference with hearing instruments Examples include induction cooking appliances shop alarm systems mobile phones fax machines personal computers X rays CT scans etc Even though your hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent international standards of electromagnetic compatibility they may emit electromagnetic energy that can cause inte...

Страница 53: ...em is well below international limits for human exposure By comparison the electromagnetic energy of the hearing instruments is lower than that generated by household items such as halogen lamps computer monitors dishwashers etc Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 54: ...for the hearing instrument immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions ANSI C63 19 2006 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility between Wireless Communication Devices and Hearing Aids For example the sum of a hearing instrument with a rating of 2 M2 T2 and a telephone with a rating of 3 M3 T3 would result in a combined rating of 5 According to the standard any co...

Страница 55: ...l be satisfied Note The performance of individual hearing instruments may vary with individual cell phones Please try this hearing instrument with your cell phone or if you are purchasing a new phone be sure to try it with your hearing instrument prior to purchase For additional guidance please ask your cell phone provider for the booklet entitled Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireless Ce...

Страница 56: ...Domes Earmolds etc This warranty is void if a defect is the result of misuse or mistreatment The warranty is also void if the hearing instruments have been repaired by non authorized service personnel Please review the warranty with your hearing care provider and make sure that your warranty card is completed correctly Note Your hearing care provider may charge a service fee for processing warrant...

Страница 57: ... accessories are available RC P Remote Control SoundGate communication device for wireless connection to cell phones music players etc TV Adapter for wireless connection to your television via the SoundGate Phone Adapter for wireless connection to your landline phone via the SoundGate For further information on accessories please contact your hearing care provider Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 58: ... humming noise Instrument may not be turned ON Battery may be dead or inserted wrong way Volume level too soft Instrument may be in telecoil position Ear wax accumulation in ear canal Battery contacts may be dirty or corroded Sound outlet may be blocked or corroded Microphone sound inlet may be blocked Your hearing loss may have increased Common Problems and Solutions sonic BLiSS ...

Страница 59: ...or SoundGate if available tion Check to make sure you are in the intended program l Consult your hearing care provider or physician Open and close the battery door several times or clean the battery contacts carefully with a dry Q tip Check the sound outlet and change the filter if you can see that it is clogged Consult your hearing care provider do not try to clean this yourself Consult your hear...

Страница 60: ...ble cause Whirring noise fading weak or motor boating sounds Battery contacts may be dirty or corroded Moisture in hearing instrument Low battery Instrument switches from ON to OFF periodically Low battery sonic BLiSS ...

Страница 61: ...door several times or clean the battery contacts with a dry Q tip Place hearing instrument in dry instrument pack Remove battery first Consult your hearing care provider Insert a fresh battery Insert a fresh battery Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 62: ... user has any of the following conditions Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the external or middle ear History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days Acute or chronic dizziness or vertigo Unilateral hearing loss of a sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days Audiometric air bo...

Страница 63: ... that there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user Children with hearing loss A child with a hearing loss should be directed to a physician for medical evaluation and to other professionals for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems with language development and the educational and social growth of a child Bliss USer guide miniBte...

Страница 64: ...sential requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment R TTE It operates as an inductive application in a harmonized frequency band according to the Commission Decision 2008 432 EC and may be used in all member states of the EU and EFTA This is certified by applying this marking Declarations of conformity are availabl...

Страница 65: ...ry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant t...

Страница 66: ...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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equip...

Страница 67: ...67 Note Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sonic could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 68: ...lication part of Type B of EN 60601 1 The surface of the hearing instrument is specified as application part of Type B This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these instructions for use This sign indicates important safety information that must be observed to minimize risks or to avoid hazardous situations Important informat...

Страница 69: ...ions The product is designed such that it functions without problem or restrictions if used as intended unless otherwise noted in these instructions for use Transport and storage conditions During transport or storage the temperature should not exceed the limit value of 13 140 Fahrenheit 25 60 Celsius Bliss USer guide miniBte ...

Страница 70: ...ct a problem you may have with your hearing instrument contact your authorized Sonic service representative Do not attempt to service your hearing instruments yourself or your warranty may be voided Place stamp with dispenser name and address here 125934 UK sonic BLiSS ...

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Страница 72: ...5 1 800 667 7664 Australia Sonic Australia 1 10 Dorsey Street Milton QLD 4064 Australia Tel 61 7 3368 4044 Free call Australia only 1800 639 263 International Sonic AG Morgenstrasse 131B 3018 Bern Switzerland 41 31 560 21 21 France Sonic France Parc des Barbanniers 3 allée des Barbanniers CS 40006 92635 Gennevilliers cedex 33 1 41 88 00 88 Germany Sonic Hörgeräte GmbH Nunsdorfer Ring 14 12277 Berl...

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