Moxi behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid guide Guide de l'instrument auditif contour d'oreille (BTE) Moxi - Unitron
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Moxi behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid guide Guide de l’instrument auditif contour d’oreille (BTE) Moxi A Sonova brand
Thank you Merci Thank you for choosing these hearing aids. Merci d’avoir choisi ces instruments auditifs. Unitron is a hearing solution company that Unitron est une entreprise proposant des believes people should feel really good about instruments auditifs qui a la conviction que les the entire hearing care experience, start to finish. personnes devraient bénéficier d’une excellente Our ingenious products, technologies, services expérience de soins auditifs, du début à la and programs offer a level of personalization fin. Nos produits, technologies, services et you can’t get anywhere else. Get ready to programmes ingénieux offrent un niveau de Love the experience.™ personnalisation inégalé. Préparez-vous pour Une expérience exceptionnelle. This user guide applies to the following models: Year of introduction: 2020 Ce guide d’utilisation s’applique aux modèles suivants : DX Moxi™ Jump R T 9 Année d’introduction : 2020 DX Moxi™ Jump R T 7 DX Moxi Jump R T 9 MC DX Moxi™ Jump R T 5 DX Moxi Jump R T 7 MC DX Moxi™ Jump R T 3 DX Moxi Jump R T 5 MC DX Moxi™ Move R 9 DX Moxi Jump R T 3 MC DX Moxi™ Move R 7 DX Moxi Move R 9 MC DX Moxi™ Move R 5 DX Moxi Move R 7 MC DX Moxi™ Move R 3 DX Moxi Move R 5 MC DX Moxi Move R 3 MC
Your hearing aids Hearing care professional:_____________________ ___________________________________________ Telephone:__________________________________ Model: _____________________________________ Serial number:_______________________________ Warranty:___________________________________ Program 1 is for: _____________________________ Program 2 is for: _____________________________ Program 3 is for: _____________________________ Program 4 is for: _____________________________ Date of purchase:_____________________________
Quick reference Vos instruments auditifs Low battery warning Multi-function button with indicator light Audioprothésiste : ________________________________ 2 beeps every 30 minutes ________________________________________________ Téléphone : ______________________________________ Turning hearing aids on/off Press and hold the lower part of the button on each hearing Modèle : ________________________________________ aid for 3 seconds until the indicator lights change. On: Indicator light is Numéro de série :_________________________________ temporarily solid green Off: Indicator light is Garantie :________________________________________ temporarily solid red On Off Le programme 1 correspond à : _____________________ efore using your hearing aids for the first time, it is B recommended to charge them for 3 hours. Le programme 2 correspond à : _____________________ Charging your hearing aids Le programme 3 correspond à : _____________________ Place the hearing aids in the charger. Charging: Slow blinking Le programme 4 correspond à : _____________________ indicator light Fully charged: Solid green Date d’achat : ____________________________________ indicator light
Aide-mémoire Avertissement de Bouton multifonction pile faible avec témoin lumineux 2 bips toutes les 30 minutes Marche/Arrêt de vos instruments auditifs Appuyez et maintenez la partie inférieure du bouton sur chaque instrument auditif pendant trois secondes, jusqu’à ce que le témoin lumineux change de couleur. Marche : Le témoin lumineux est temporairement vert continu Arrêt : Le témoin lumineux est temporairement rouge continu Activé Désactivé vant d’utiliser vos instruments auditifs pour la première A fois, il est recommandé de les charger pendant trois heures. Chargement de vos instruments auditifs Placez les instruments auditifs dans le chargeur. En charge : Le témoin lumineux clignote lentement Charge terminée : Le témoin lumineux est vert continu
Table of contents Table des matières Your hearing aids at a glance...................................................... 2 Aperçu de vos instruments auditifs..........................................66 Warnings..................................................................................... 5 Avertissements.........................................................................69 Tinnitus masker .........................................................................17 Masqueur d’acouphènes ..........................................................81 Turning your hearing aids on and off ........................................20 Marche et arrêt de vos instruments auditifs ............................ 84 Putting your hearing aids on your ears......................................21 Mise en place des instruments auditifs sur vos oreilles........... 85 Operating instructions.............................................................. 23 Instructions d’utilisation.......................................................... 87 Your rechargeable hearing aids.......................................... 26 Vos instruments auditifs rechargeables.............................90 Charging your hearing aids.................................................28 Coupler votre téléphone mobile avec vos Pairing your mobile phone with your hearing aids............. 33 instruments auditifs............................................................ 97 Phone calls with a mobile phone....................................... 35 Appels téléphoniques avec un téléphone mobile...............99 Using your mobile phone with your hearing aids............... 36 Utiliser votre téléphone mobile avec vos instruments auditifs.......................................................... 100 Adjusting volume balance between mobile phone calls and your environment................................................38 Régler l’équilibre du volume entre les appels de votre téléphone mobile et votre environnement............... 102 TV Connector...................................................................... 39 TV Connector...................................................................... 103 Tinnitus masker.........................................................................40 Masqueur d’acouphènes........................................................ 104 Flight mode................................................................................41 Mode avion..............................................................................105 Connectivity overview............................................................... 42 Aperçu de la connectivité........................................................ 106 Assistive listening devices........................................................ 43 Aides de suppléance à l'audition.............................................107 Caring for your hearing aids...................................................... 44 Entretien de vos instruments auditifs..................................... 108 Accessories............................................................................... 47 Accessoires.............................................................................. 111 Troubleshooting guide.............................................................. 49 Guide de dépannage................................................................ 113 Information and explanation of symbols.................................. 56 Information et explications sur les symboles......................... 120 Compliance information............................................................ 59 Information sur la conformité................................................. 123 Your feedback........................................................................... 63 Votre rétroaction......................................................................127 Additional notes........................................................................ 64 Remarques supplémentaires.................................................. 128
Your hearing aids at a glance DX Moxi Jump R T / DX Moxi Move R BTE hearing aids 1 Multi-function button with indicator light - switches between listening programs, changes 3 the volume level, and accepts or rejects mobile 1 2 phone calls depending on your customized fitting 3 2 Wire - connects the speaker unit to your hearing aids 5 3 Microphones - sound enters your hearing aids 6 through the microphones 7 4 Charging contacts 4 5 D ome - holds the speaker unit in place in your ear canal 3 6 S peaker unit - amplifies the sound and sends it 1 directly into the ear canal 2 7 Retention piece - helps prevent the dome and 3 speaker unit from moving out of the ear canal 8 Custom mold - holds the hearing aids in place 8 4 2 3
Charger Warnings Charger T hese rechargeable hearing aids contain lithium-ion batteries that can be taken onto airplanes as carry-on luggage. Indicator light for power Micro-USB connection Changes or modifications to the hearing to external power supply aids that are not explicitly approved by the manufacturer are not permitted. Such Cleaning tool changes may damage your ear or the hearing aids. Space for drying capsule The intended use of hearing aids is to (cover closed) amplify and transmit sound to the ears and hereby compensate for impaired hearing. Space for earpieces The hearing aids (specially programmed for each hearing loss) must only be used by the intended person. They should not be used by any other person as they could damage hearing. Hearing aid charging slots with left/right indicators Hearing aids should only be used as directed by your physician or hearing care professional. Space for drying capsule Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing (cover open) Drying capsule and will not prevent or improve a hearing (optional) impairment resulting from organic conditions. 4 5
Do not use the hearing aids and charging T hese hearing aids are not for children accessories in explosive areas (mines or below 36 months. The usage of this device industrial areas with danger of explosions, by children and individuals with cognitive oxygen rich environments or areas where impairment should be supervised at all flammable anesthetics are handled) or where times to ensure their safety. The hearing electronic equipment is prohibited. aids are small devices and contain small Allergic reactions to hearing aids are parts. Do not leave children and individuals unlikely. However, if you experience itching, with cognitive impairment unsupervised redness, soreness, inflammation or a burning with these hearing aids. If swallowed, sensation in or around your ears, inform your consult a physician or hospital immediately hearing care professional and contact your as the hearing aids or their parts can cause physician. choking. In the unlikely case that any parts remain in Keep the charger out of reach of children, the ear canals after the removal of the hearing individuals with cognitive impairment and aids, contact a physician immediately. pets. If the drying capsule is swallowed, Hearing programs in the directional consult a physician or hospital immediately. microphone mode reduce background noises. Do not make a wire connection from your Please be aware that warning signals or hearing aids to any external audio sources noises coming from behind, e. g. cars, are like radio etc. That could cause injuries on partially or entirely suppressed. your body (electric shock). Do not cover the whole charger while charging, e.g. with a cloth etc. 6 7
T he following is only applicable for persons - Hearing aids don’t need to be removed with active implantable medical devices when passing security gates (airports etc.). (i.e. pacemakers, defibrillators, etc.): If X-ray is used at all, it will be in very low - Keep the wireless hearing aids at least 15 doses, and will not affect the hearing aids. cm (6 inches) away from the active implant. Use of this equipment adjacent to or - If you experience any interference, do not stacked with other equipment should be use the wireless hearing aids and contact avoided because it could result in improper the manufacturer of the active implant. operation. If such use is necessary, this Please note that interference can also equipment and the other equipment should be caused by power lines, electrostatic be observed to verify that they are operating discharge, airport metal detectors etc. normally. Special medical or dental examination Only use the charger and power supply including radiation described below, may provided by the manufacturer for charging. adversely affect the correct functioning of Otherwise, the device(s) may be damaged. your hearing aids. Remove and keep them Use of accessories, transducers and cables outside the examination room/area before other than those specified or provided undergoing: by the manufacturer of this equipment - Medical or dental examination with X-ray could result in increased electromagnetic (also CT scan). emissions or decreased electromagnetic - Medical examinations with MRI/NMRI immunity of this equipment and result in scans, generating magnetic fields. improper operation. 8 9
Your hearing aids operate in the frequency Note to hearing care professional range of 2.4 GHz–2.48 GHz. When flying omes should never be fitted on clients with D please check if flight operator requires perforated eardrums, exposed middle ear devices to be switched into flight mode. cavities, or surgically altered ear canals. In Portable RF communications equipment the case of such a condition, we recommend (including peripherals such as antenna to use a customized earmold. cables and external antennas) should be used no closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to any part of the hearing aids, including cables specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this equipment could result. The USB port of the charger is to be used for the described purpose only. Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing aids when maximum sound pressure levels exceed 132 decibels. There may be a risk of impairing your remaining hearing. Speak with your hearing care professional to ensure the maximum output of your hearing aids is suitable for your particular hearing loss. 10 11
Precautions T he dome should be changed every three T hese hearing aids are water resistant months or when it becomes stiff or brittle. and not waterproof. They are designed to This is to prevent the dome from detaching withstand normal activities and occasional from the tube spout during insertion into or accidental exposure to extreme conditions. removal from the ear. Never immerse your hearing aids in water. Do not drop your hearing aids. Dropping These hearing aids are not specifically onto a hard surface can damage your designed for extended periods of water hearing aids. submersion on a continual basis, that is Store your hearing aids in the charger if you worn in activities such as swimming or are not using them for a long period of time. bathing. Always remove your hearing aids before these activities, as the hearing aids The hearing aids have to be dry before contain sensitive electronic parts. charging. Otherwise the charging reliability cannot be guaranteed. Protect your hearing aids from heat (never leave near a window or in the car). Never The use of hearing aids is only part of hearing rehabilitation; auditory training and use a microwave or other heating devices lip reading instruction may be required as to dry your hearing aids (due to risk of well. fire or explosion). Ask your hearing care professional about suitable drying methods. In most cases, infrequent use of hearing aids does not provide full benefit. Once you have become accustomed to your hearing aids, wear your hearing aids everyday all day. 12 13
our hearing aids use the most modern Y Mobile phone compatibility rating components to provide the best possible Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound quality in every listening situation. sound in their hearing aids when they are using However, communication devices such mobile phones, indicating that the mobile as digital mobile phones can create phone and hearing aids may not be compatible. interference (a buzzing sound) in hearing According to the ANSI C63.19 standard aids. If you experience interference from a (ANSI C63.19-2011 American National Standard mobile phone being used close by, you can Methods of Measurement of Compatibility minimize this interference in a number of Between Wireless Communications Devices and ways. Switch your hearing aids to another Hearing Aids), the compatibility of particular program, turn your head in a different hearing aids and a mobile phone can be direction or locate the mobile phone and predicted by adding the rating for the hearing move away from it. aid immunity to the rating for the mobile phone emissions. For example, the sum of the hearing Labeling aid rating of 4 (M4) and a telephone rating of 3 The serial number and year of manufacture are (M3) would result in a combined rating of 7. Any located under the colored hearing aid marking. combined rating that equals at least 5 would provide “normal use”; a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate “excellent performance.” The immunity of these hearing aids is at least M4. The equipment performance measurements, categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee that all users will be satisfied. 14 15
The performance of the individual hearing Tinnitus masker aids may vary with individual mobile phones. Therefore, please try these hearing aids with Tinnitus masker uses broadband noise to your mobile phone or, if you are purchasing a provide temporary relief of tinnitus. new phone, please be sure to try it with your hearing aids prior to purchase. Tinnitus masker warnings T he tinnitus masker is a broadband sound generator. It provides a means of sound enrichment therapy that can be used as part of a personalized tinnitus management program to provide temporary relief from tinnitus. The underlying principle of sound enrichment is to provide supplementary noise stimulation which can help defocus your attention from your tinnitus and avoid negative reactions. Sound enrichment, coupled with instructional counseling, is an established approach to managing tinnitus. Air conduction hearing aids with the tinnitus masker are to be fitted by a hearing care professional familiar with the diagnosis and management of tinnitus. 16 17
hould you develop any side effects S Important information while using the tinnitus masker, such as The tinnitus masker generates sounds that are headaches, nausea, dizziness or heart used as part of your personalized temporary palpitations or experience a decrease tinnitus management program to provide relief in auditory function such as decreased from tinnitus. It should always be used as prescribed by a hearing care professional who loudness tolerance, worsening of tinnitus, is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of or speech not as clear, you should tinnitus. discontinue use of the device and seek Good health practice requires that a person medical attention. reporting tinnitus have a medical evaluation by The volume of the tinnitus masker can be a licensed ear physician before using a sound set to a level which could lead to permanent generator. The purpose of such an evaluation hearing damage when used for a prolonged is to ensure that medically treatable conditions, which may be causing tinnitus, are identified period of time. Should the tinnitus masker and treated prior to using a sound generator. be set to such a level in your hearing aids, your hearing care professional will advise The tinnitus masker is intended for adults 18 years of age or older who have both hearing you of the maximum amount of time per day loss and tinnitus. you should use the tinnitus masker. The tinnitus masker should never be used at uncomfortable levels. 18 19
Turning your hearing aids on and off Putting your hearing aids on your ears Your hearing aids will turn on Your hearing aids will be color-coded with a automatically when removed marking on the outside of the hearing aid: from the charger. To turn hearing red = right ear; blue = left ear. aids on and off when not using the charger, press and hold the Hearing aids with domes 1. lower part of the button on each 1. Place the hearing aid over hearing aid for 3 seconds until the indicator the top of your ear. lights change. 2. Hold the wire where it attaches to the dome and On: Indicator light is gently push the dome into temporarily solid 2. your ear canal. The wire green should lie flush against Off: Indicator light is your head and not stick out. temporarily solid red On Off 3. If there is a retention piece, place it in your ear so it Before using your hearing aids for the first time, rests at the bottom of the 3. it is recommended to charge them for 3 hours. opening of your ear canal. When you turn your hearing aids on you may hear a start-up melody. 20 21
Hearing aids with custom molds Operating instructions 1. Hold the custom mold 1. Your hearing aids come with a multi-function between your thumb and button that allows you to further adjust them. index finger. The opening You may also use the multi-function button to should be pointing in accept and reject calls to your paired mobile towards your ear canal phone. You may also use the optional Remote with the hearing aid Control or Remote Plus app to control your resting above your ear. hearing aids. 2. 2. Carefully insert the These instructions describe the default custom mold into your multi-function button settings. Your hearing ear. The mold should fit care professional may change the functionality into your ear snugly and of the buttons. See your hearing care comfortably. professional for more information. 3. Place the hearing aid over 3. Multi-function button the top of your ear. T he multi-function button on your hearing aids can be both a volume control and a program control. 22 23
Program control Volume control Each time you push the upper part of the button To adjust the volume of your environment: on either hearing aid for longer than 2 seconds, • Push the upper part of the hearing aid you will move to the next hearing aid program. button to increase the volume, and Your hearing aids beep to indicate which • Push the lower part of the hearing aid program you are in. button to decrease the volume As you change the volume, your hearing aids Program setting Beeps will beep. Program 1 (e.g. automatic program) 1 beep Volume setting Beeps Program 2 (e.g. speech in noise) 2 beeps Suggested volume level 1 beep Program 3 (e.g. Telephone) 3 beeps Turning volume up short beep Program 4 (e.g. music) 4 beeps Turning volume down short beep Maximum volume level 2 beeps Please see the front of this booklet for a listing Minimum volume level 2 beeps of your personalized programs. 24 25
Your rechargeable hearing aids Charging information Battery information The hearing aids must be dry before charging. Before using your hearing aids for the first time, it Charge your hearing aids every night. If you hear is recommended to charge them for 3 hours. the low battery warning, place your hearing aids in the charger. These hearing aids contain a built-in and non-removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Please ensure to charge and use the hearing aids within operating temperature range: Two long beeps indicate the hearing aid battery +5° to +40° Celsius (41° to 104° Fahrenheit). is low. You have approximately 60 minutes before you have to charge the hearing aids (this If the charger is removed from the power source can vary depending on the hearing aid settings). during charging, the hearing aids will turn on and will start to discharge. Ensure the charger If you can’t hear the low battery warning, your remains powered while the hearing aids are in hearing care professional can change its pitch the charger. or loudness. If you prefer, it can be turned off entirely. 26 27
Charging your hearing aids 2) Insert the hearing aids 1) Connecting the power supply Insert the hearing aids into the charging slots. Make sure the left and right hearing aid markings match the left (blue)/right (red) c indicators next to the charging slots. The hearing aids will automatically switch off when inserted d into the charger. a b a) Plug the larger end of the charging cable into the power supply. b) Plug the smaller end into the micro-USB port on the charger. c) Plug the power supply into a power outlet. d) The indicator light is green when the charger is connected to the power supply. 28 29
3) Watch the indicator light Understanding the indicator light The indicator light will slowly blink until the The below table indicates battery charging time hearing aids are fully charged. When fully from fully depleted. charged the indicator light will be solid green. Indicator light Percentage charged Charging time 0-10% 30 min (30%) 11-80% 60 min (50%) 90 min (80%) 81-99% 100% 3h The charging process will automatically stop when the batteries are fully charged, so the hearing aids can be safely left in the charger. It can take up to 3 hours to charge the hearing aids. The charger cover can be closed while charging. 30 31
4) Remove the hearing aids from the charger Pairing your mobile phone with your Remove the hearing aids from the charging hearing aids slots to turn them on. 1. On your phone, go to your settings menu to Do not pull the wires to remove the hearing aids ensure Bluetooth® is on and to search for from the charger as this can damage the wires. Bluetooth enabled devices. 2. Turn your hearing aids on. Your hearing aids will remain in pairing mode for 3 minutes. 3. Your phone will show a list of found Bluetooth enabled devices. Select your hearing aid from the list to simultaneously pair both hearing aids. You will hear a melody when your phone has been successfully paired to your hearing aids. It is only necessary to perform the pairing procedure once with each Bluetooth enabled phone. Consult your phone user guide for instructions on pairing a Bluetooth device with your phone. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and used under license by Unitron. 32 33
Connecting to your mobile phone Phone calls with a mobile phone After your hearing aids have been paired to your Your hearing aids allow direct communication phone, they will automatically connect again with Bluetooth enabled phones. When paired when your phone and hearing aids are turned and connected to a phone, you will hear the on and in range. This can take up to 2 minutes. caller’s voice directly in your hearing aids. Your The connection will be maintained as long as hearing aids pick up your voice through their the phone remains on and within a range of own microphones. up to 10 m (30 ft). You do not need to hold your mobile phone close To switch a call between your hearing aids and to your mouth, your voice is transmitted through the speaker on your mobile phone, select the the hearing aids to your mobile phone. audio source you would like from your phone. If you are not sure how to do this, consult the instruction manual that came with your mobile phone. Caller’s voice Your voice 34 35
Using your mobile phone with your Ending a phone call hearing aids End a call by holding down the upper or lower part of the button on either hearing aid for more Making a phone call than 2 seconds. Alternatively, end the call on Start a call on your paired mobile phone as you your phone as you normally would. normally would. You will hear the audio through your hearing aids. Your hearing aids pick up your Rejecting a phone call voice through their own microphones. An incoming call can be rejected by holding down the upper or lower part of the button Accepting a mobile phone call on either hearing aid for more than 2 seconds. When receiving a call, an incoming call Alternatively, reject the call on your phone as notification will be heard in the hearing aids. you normally would. The call can be accepted by a short push of less Left Right than 2 seconds on either the upper or lower part of the button on either hearing aid. Alternatively, long push accept the call on your phone as you normally > 2 sec would. Left Right short push < 2 sec 36 37
Adjusting volume balance between mobile TV Connector phone calls and your environment Adjusting volume balance between the TV During a call using a paired mobile phone: and the sounds in your environment • Push the upper part of the hearing aid While listening to TV sound through the button to increase the call volume and TV Connector accessory: decrease the volume of sounds in your • Push the upper part of the hearing aid environment button to increase the TV volume and • Push the lower part of the hearing aid decrease the volume of sounds in your button to decrease the call volume and environment increase the volume of sounds in your • Push the lower part of the hearing aid environment button to decrease the TV volume and Left Right Call volume up increase the volume of sounds in your environment Left Right Call volume down TV volume up TV volume down 38 39
Tinnitus masker Flight mode If your hearing care professional has configured Your hearing aids operate in the frequency a tinnitus masker program, you can adjust range of 2.4 GHz–2.48 GHz. When flying, some the tinnitus masker level while you are in the airlines require all devices to be switched into tinnitus masker program. To adjust the noise flight mode. Entering flight mode will not disable level: normal hearing aid functionality, only the • Push the upper part of the hearing aid Bluetooth connectivity functions. button to increase the tinnitus masker, and • Push the lower part of the hearing aid Entering flight mode button to decrease the tinnitus masker To disable the Bluetooth wireless function and Remote Plus app: enter flight mode: • Tap the arrow to move to the second screen With the hearing aids turned off, where you can adjust the tinnitus masker push and hold the lower part of volume up or down the button for 7 seconds until As you change the level, your hearing aids will the solid orange light appears. beep. Then release the button. Exiting flight mode To enable the Bluetooth wireless function and to exit flight mode: Switch the hearing aid off and then on using the lower part of the hearing aid button. 40 41
Connectivity overview Assistive listening devices The illustration below shows the connectivity Listening in public places options available for your hearing aids. Telecoils pick up electromagnetic energy and convert it into sound. Your hearing aids may have a telecoil option that can help you listen in public places equipped with telecoil compatible assistive listening devices such as a loop system. When you see this symbol, a loop system is present and may be TV Connector compatible with your hearing aids. Please connected contact your hearing healthcare professional for to TV more information on loop systems. PartnerMic Mobile phone The TV Connector can be connected to any audio source such as a TV, stereo system, computer and other audio sources. The PartnerMic can be worn by a conversation partner to stream their voice directly to your hearing aids. 42 43
Caring for your hearing aids Cleaning your hearing aids Use a soft cloth to clean your hearing aids at Protecting your hearing aids the end of each day. Regular cleaning of the • Always remove your hearing aids when microphone ports with the supplied cleaning using hair care products. The hearing aids brush will ensure that your hearing aids will can become clogged and cease to function properly. maintain their sound quality. Your hearing care • Do not wear your hearing aids in the bath or professional can demonstrate this for you. shower or immerse them in water. Place the hearing aids in the charger overnight. • If your hearing aids do become wet, do not Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring your attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave. hearing aids are free of ear wax is an important Do not adjust any controls. step in your daily cleaning and maintenance routine. • Protect your hearing aids from excessive heat (hair dryer, vehicle glove box or dashboard). Never use alcohol to clean your hearing aids, earmolds or domes. • Ensure you do not twist or squeeze the wires when your hearing aids are placed in their case. Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax. • Do not drop your hearing aids or knock them Sticking household items into your hearing aids or custom molds can seriously damage them. against hard surfaces. 44 45
Cleaning your custom molds and domes Accessories Clean the domes and molds on the outside daily with a damp cloth. TV Connector Avoid getting any water in and The TV Connector is an optional accessory around the speaker units and that sends sound from your TV directly to custom molds. your hearing aids. The TV Connector can also transmit sound from stereo systems, computers The wires, speakers, domes or custom molds and other audio sources. should never be rinsed or submerged in water as water drops may block sound or damage the Remote Control electrical components of the hearing aids. The Remote Control is an optional accessory that Domes should be replaced by your hearing care can be used to control volume level and program professional every 3-6 months or when they changes of the hearing aid. become stiff, brittle, or discolored. PartnerMic If your molds require further cleaning, the The PartnerMic is an optional accessory that can speaker waxguard may be plugged and require be used to stream a speaker's voice wirelessly to replacing. See your hearing care professional. your hearing aids. RogerDirectTM Your hearing aids are compatible with Roger™ accessories. Roger accessories can be used to transmit a voice or sound source wirelessly to your hearing aids. 46 47
Please see the user guide that came with Troubleshooting guide your accessory for more information. Please contact your hearing care professional to get Cause Possible remedy a TV Connector, Remote Control, PartnerMic or Issue: will not turn on Roger accessories. Dead battery Place hearing aids in powered charger Issue: indicator light blinks fast while charging Faulty battery Consult your hearing care professional Issue: indicator light is off when placed in the charger Hearing aids not Insert the hearing aids inserted correctly in the correctly into the charger, see charger “Charging your hearing aids” Charger not connected Connect the charger to an to power source external power source, see “Charging your hearing aids” 48 49
Cause Possible remedy Cause Possible remedy Issue: battery does not last the whole day Issue: not loud enough Hearing aids not fully Place hearing aids in Low volume Turn up volume; see hearing charged powered charger care professional if problem Battery needs to be Consult your hearing care persists replaced professional to see if a Low battery Place hearing aids in battery replacement is powered charger required Custom molds/domes See “Putting your hearing not inserted properly aids on your ears.” Remove Issue: no sound and reinsert carefully Not turned on Turn on Change in hearing Consult your hearing care Low/dead battery Place hearing aids in professional powered charger Custom molds/domes Clean custom molds/domes. Custom molds/domes Clean custom molds/domes. blocked with ear wax See “Cleaning your hearing blocked with ear wax See “Cleaning your hearing aids.” Consult your hearing aids.” Consult your hearing care professional care professional Plugged microphones Consult your hearing care Plugged microphones Consult your hearing care professional professional 50 51
Cause Possible remedy Cause Possible remedy Issue: intermittent sound Issue: not clear, distorted Low battery Place hearing aids in Poorly fitting custom Consult your hearing care powered charger molds/domes professional Custom molds/domes Clean custom molds/domes. Issue: two long beeps blocked with ear wax See “Cleaning your hearing Low battery Place hearing aids in aids.” Consult your hearing powered charger care professional Low battery Place hearing aids in Issue: whistling powered charger Custom molds/domes See “Putting your hearing Plugged microphones Consult your hearing care not inserted properly aids on your ears.” Remove professional and reinsert carefully Hand/clothing near ear Move hand/clothing away Issue: custom molds/domes falling out of ear from ear Poorly fitting custom Consult your hearing care Poorly fitting custom Consult your hearing care molds/domes professional molds/domes professional Custom molds/domes See “Putting your hearing not inserted properly aids on your ears.” Remove and reinsert carefully Issue: low volume on landline telephone Telephone not Move telephone receiver positioned properly around ear for clearer signal Hearing aids require Consult your hearing care adjustment professional 52 53
Cause Possible remedy Cause Possible remedy Issue: mobile phone calls not being heard through Issue: charging does not start hearing aid Charger is not Connect the charger to a Hearing aid is in flight Turn hearing aid off and back connected to a power power supply mode on again supply Hearing aid is not paired Pair your hearing aid to your Hearing aids are not Insert hearing aids correctly to the phone mobile phone (again) inserted correctly into into the charger, see the charger “Charging your hearing aids” Issue: Indicator lights on the hearing aids are solid Charge contacts are not Clean charging contacts using red while in charger clean cleaning brush or cloth. Hearing aids are out Ensure the hearing aids of their operating are within the operating Issue: weak on the telephone (Moxi Jump R T) temperature range temperature range of Telephone not Move telephone receiver +5° to +40° Celsius positioned properly around ear for clearer signal (41° to 104° Fahrenheit) Hearing aid requires Consult your hearing adjustment healthcare professional For any problems not listed in the guide, contact your hearing care professional. 54 55
Information and explanation of symbols This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and the address of the authorised representative in the With the CE symbol, Unitron Hearing confirms that this European Community. xxxx Unitron product – including accessories – meets the This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and requirements of the Medical Devices Directive the address of the manufacturer (who are placing this 93/42/EEC as well as the Radio Equipment Directive device on the market). 2014/53/EU on radio and telecommunications transmitters. Operating conditions: The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the This device is designed such that it functions without problems or code of certified institutions that were consulted under restrictions if used as intended, unless otherwise noted in these the above-mentioned directives. user guides. This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to Transport conditions: read and take into account the relevant information in Temperature: this user guide. Lower Limit = -20°C (-4°F), Upper Limit = +60°C (+140°F) This symbol indicates that it is important for the user Humidity: Lower Limit = 0%, Upper Limit = 75% to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in this Pressure: Lower Limit = 50kPA, Upper Limit = 106kPA user guide. The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make Important information for handling and effective use of you aware that this device may not be thrown away the product. as normal household waste. Please dispose of old or unused devices, at waste disposal sites intended for This symbol indicates that the products described in electronic waste, or give your device to your hearing these user instructions adhere to the requirements for care professional for disposal. Proper disposal protects an application part of Type B of EN 60601-1. The surface the environment and health. of the hearing aid is specified as applicated part of The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered Type B. trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Unitron is under license. Other © Copyright symbol trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Moxi Moxi is a trademark of Unitron. 56 57
Date of manufacture Compliance information Declaration of conformity Hereby, Unitron Hearing declares that this product meets the Serial number requirements of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and complies with Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the Declarations of Conformity can be obtained from the Transportation and storage temperature limitation manufacturer via the following web address: https://unitron.com/content/certificates Australia/New Zealand: Indicates a device’s compliance with applicable Radio Transportation and storage humidity limitation Spectrum Management’s (RSM) and Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulatory arrangements for the legal sale in New Zealand and Australia. The compliance label R-NZ is for radio products Transportation and storage atmospheric pressure supplied in the New Zealand market under conformity level limitation A1. The hearing aid described in this user guide is certified under: Keep dry Standard hearing system USA - FCC ID: Canada - IC: DX Moxi Jump R T KWC-LDR 2262A-LDR DX Moxi Move R KWC-LDR 2262A-LDR Notice 1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS- 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) t his device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. 58 59
Notice 2 Radio information of your wireless hearing aid Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly Antenna type Resonant loop antenna approved by Unitron may void the FCC authorization to operate this device. Operation frequency 2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz Modulation GFSK, Pi/4 DPSK, GMSK Notice 3 Radiated power < 2.5mW This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Bluetooth® and ICES-003 of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to Range ~1m provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Bluetooth 4.2 Dual-Mode a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in Profiles supported HFP (Hands-free profile), A2DP 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 Compliance with emission and immunity standards device does cause harmful interference to radio or television Emission standards EN 60601–1-2 reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off IEC 60601–1-2 and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: EN 55011 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna CISPR11 /AMD1 • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver CISPR22 • Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from CISPR32 that to which the receiver is connected ISO 7637-2 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for CISPR25 help EN 55025 60 61
Immunity standards EN 60601-1-2 Your feedback IEC 60601-1-2 Record your specific needs or concerns and bring to EN 61000-4-2 your first office visit after getting your hearing aids. IEC 61000-4-2 This will help your hearing care professional to EN 61000-4-3 address your needs. IEC 61000-4-3 EN 61000-4-4 _ ________________________________________ IEC 61000-4-4 EN 61000-4-5 _________________________________________ IEC 61000-4-5 EN 61000-4-6 _ ________________________________________ IEC 61000-4-6 EN 61000-4-8 _________________________________________ IEC 61000-4-8 EN 61000-4-11 _ ________________________________________ IEC 61000-4-11 _________________________________________ IEC 60601-1 (§ 4.10.2) ISO 7637-2 _ ________________________________________ _________________________________________ _ ________________________________________ _________________________________________ 62 63
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Aperçu de vos instruments auditifs Instruments auditifs contour d’oreille (BTE) DX Moxi Jump R T / DX Moxi Move R 1 Bouton multifonction avec témoin lumineux – permet de passer d’un programme d’écoute à un 3 autre, de changer le niveau de volume et d’accepter 1 ou de rejeter vos appels selon vos réglages 2 personnalisés. 3 2 T ube – connecte l’écouteur à vos instruments auditifs. 3 M icrophones – le son entre dans vos instruments 5 auditifs par l’intermédiaire des microphones 6 4 Contacts de chargement 7 5 D ôme – maintient l’écouteur en place dans votre 4 conduit auditif 6 É couteur – amplifie le son et le transmet directement 3 au conduit auditif 1 2 7 Pièce de rétention – aide à empêcher le dôme et l’écouteur de sortir du conduit auditif 3 8 E mbout intraauriculaire – maintient les instruments auditifs en place 8 4 66 67
Chargeur Avertissements Chargeur es instruments auditifs rechargeables C contiennent des piles lithium-ion pouvant être Témoin lumineux de mise emportées à bord d’un avion dans le bagage en marche à main. Connexion micro-USB à une Des changements ou modifications apportés source d’alimentation externe aux instruments auditifs et non expressément approuvés par le fabricant ne sont pas autorisés. Outil de nettoyage De tels changements pourraient endommager votre oreille ou les instruments auditifs. Les instruments auditifs doivent être utilisés Espace pour la capsule de séchage (couvercle fermé) pour amplifier et transmettre le son aux oreilles et ainsi compenser la perte auditive. Les instruments auditifs (spécialement programmés Espace pour les pour chaque perte auditive) doivent être oreillettes uniquement utilisés par la personne pour laquelle ils ont été réglés. Ils ne doivent en aucun cas être utilisés par d’autres personnes puisque cela pourrait causer des problèmes d’audition. Fentes de chargement des instruments avec indicateurs gauche/droit Les instruments auditifs doivent être utilisés conformément aux instructions de votre médecin ou audioprothésiste. Espace pour la capsule de séchage Les instruments auditifs ne rétabliront pas (couvercle ouvert) Capsule de séchage l’audition normale. De plus, ils ne préviendront (en option) pas ni n’amélioreront une perte auditive due à des conditions organiques. 68 69
N’utilisez pas ces instruments auditifs et les es instruments auditifs ne conviennent pas C accessoires de chargement dans des lieux à des enfants âgés de moins de 36 mois. Les présentant un risque d’explosion (comme des enfants et personnes atteintes de troubles mines ou des zones industrielles présentant cognitifs utilisant cet appareil doivent être un danger d’explosion, les environnements surveillés en tout temps afin de veiller à leur riches en oxygène ou les lieux dans lesquels des sécurité. Les instruments auditifs sont de anesthésiques inflammables sont manipulés) petits dispositifs contenant de petites pièces. ou dans lesquels il est interdit d’employer des Ne laissez pas les enfants ou les personnes appareils électroniques. atteintes de troubles cognitifs sans surveillance Les réactions allergiques aux instruments à proximité de ces instruments. Les instruments auditifs sont peu probables. Cependant, en auditifs ou les pièces qu’ils contiennent pouvant cas de démangeaison, de rougeur, de douleur, provoquer un étouffement, consultez un médecin d’inflammation ou de sensation de brûlure à ou rendez-vous à l’hôpital immédiatement en cas l’intérieur ou autour des oreilles, informez votre d’ingestion. audioprothésiste et communiquez avec votre Conservez le chargeur hors de portée des médecin. enfants, des personnes atteintes de troubles Dans l’éventualité improbable où des pièces cognitifs et des animaux. En cas d’ingestion de resteraient dans vos conduits auditifs après la capsule de séchage, consultez un médecin ou le retrait des instruments auditifs, contactez rendez-vous à l’hôpital immédiatement. immédiatement un médecin. Afin d’éviter toute blessure corporelle (choc Lorsque les programmes auditifs sont en mode électrique), ne connectez pas vos instruments microphone directionnel, les bruits de fond auditifs à des sources audio externes comme sont réduits. Notez que les signaux ou bruits une radio ou autre à l’aide d’un câble. d’avertissement venant de derrière vous, comme Ne couvrez pas l’ensemble du chargeur (par un ceux émis par les voitures, sont partiellement, chiffon, par exemple) lorsque le chargement est voire complètement supprimés. en cours. 70 71
L es directives suivantes concernent uniquement - L es instruments auditifs n’ont pas besoin d’être les personnes qui possèdent des dispositifs retirés pour passer les barrières de sécurité médicaux implantables actifs (c.-à-d. des (aéroport, etc.). Si des rayons X sont utilisés, ce stimulateurs cardiaques, des défibrillateurs, etc.) : sera en très petites doses qui n’affecteront pas - Gardez les instruments auditifs sans fil à au les instruments auditifs. moins 15 cm (6 pouces) de l’implant actif. Évitez d’utiliser ce dispositif à proximité d’un - Si vous constatez la présence d’interférences, autre dispositif ou empilé sur celui-ci sous peine n’utilisez pas les instruments auditifs sans fil et de nuire à leur fonctionnement. Si une telle communiquez avec le fabricant de l’implant actif. utilisation est nécessaire, il convient d’examiner Veuillez noter que l’interférence peut aussi être les dispositifs utilisés ensemble afin de s’assurer causée par des lignes électriques, une décharge qu’ils fonctionnement correctement. électrostatique, des détecteurs de métal Utilisez uniquement le chargeur et le bloc d’aéroport, etc. d’alimentation fournis par le fabricant pour Certains examens médicaux ou dentaires, comme charger les instruments auditifs. L’utilisation d’un les rayonnements décrits ci-dessous, peuvent autre procédé risquerait d’endommager votre ou nuire au fonctionnement de vos instruments vos dispositifs. auditifs. Retirez-les et gardez-les à l’extérieur de L’utilisation d’accessoires, de transducteurs la salle/pièce d’examen avant de subir : et de câbles autres que ceux spécifiés ou - Des examens médicaux ou dentaires avec des fournis par le fabricant de cet équipement rayons X (ainsi qu’un tomodensitogramme). peut générer une augmentation des émissions - Des examens médicaux par IRM qui génèrent électromagnétiques ou une diminution de des champs magnétiques. l’immunité électromagnétique de l’équipement, entraînant un mauvais fonctionnement de ce dernier. 72 73
Vos instruments auditifs fonctionnent dans une Remarque destinée à l’audioprothésiste plage de fréquences de 2,4 GHz à 2,48 GHz. Il ne faut jamais installer de dômes à des clients Lorsque vous prenez l’avion, vérifiez auprès de ayant des tympans perforés, des caisses de l’exploitant aérien si les appareils doivent être tympan exposées ou des conduits auditifs mis en mode avion. altérés par chirurgie. Dans le cas de telles L’équipement portable de communication affections, nous conseillons d’utiliser un embout à radiofréquence (notamment les périphériques auriculaire sur mesure. tels que les câbles d’antenne et les antennes externes) ne doit pas être utilisé à moins de 30 cm (12 pouces) de toute pièce des instruments auditifs, y compris les câbles spécifiés par le fabricant. Tout non-respect de cette instruction risque d’entraîner une dégradation des performances de cet équipement. Le port USB du chargeur ne doit être utilisé qu’aux fins décrites. Faites extrêmement attention lorsque vous portez vos instruments auditifs dans un endroit où le niveau de pression sonore maximal dépasse 132 décibels. Vous pourriez affecter l’audition qu’il vous reste. Communiquez avec votre audioprothésiste pour vérifier que le niveau de sortie maximal de vos instruments auditifs convient à votre perte auditive. 74 75
Précautions L e dôme doit être remplacé tous les trois mois es instruments auditifs sont résistants à l’eau, C ou lorsqu’il durcit ou devient friable. Cela évitera mais pas imperméables. Ils sont conçus pour au dôme de se détacher du tube au moment de résister à des activités normales et à des son insertion dans l’oreille ou de son retrait. expositions involontaires occasionnelles à Ne laissez pas vos instruments auditifs tomber. des conditions extrêmes. N’immergez jamais Ceux-ci risquent de s’endommager après une vos instruments auditifs dans l’eau. Ces chute sur une surface dure. instruments auditifs ne sont pas conçus pour Conservez vos instruments auditifs dans le être submergés dans l’eau de façon prolongée chargeur si vous ne les utilisez pas pendant une et continue. Ils ne sont donc pas compatibles longue période. avec des activités telles que la natation ou le bain. Étant donné que vos instruments auditifs Assurez-vous que vos instruments auditifs sont contiennent des pièces électroniques sensibles, secs avant de les mettre en charge, faute de retirez-les toujours avant de réaliser ce type quoi la fiabilité du chargement ne pourra être d’activités. garantie. L’utilisation d’instruments auditifs ne constitue Protégez vos instruments auditifs de la chaleur qu’un aspect de la rééducation auditive; (ne les laissez jamais près d’une fenêtre ou dans l’entraînement auditif et l’apprentissage de la une voiture). N’utilisez jamais de four à micro- lecture labiale peuvent aussi être nécessaires. ondes ou d’autres appareils chauffants pour faire sécher vos instruments auditifs (risque Dans la plupart des cas, une utilisation d’incendie ou d’explosion). Renseignez-vous irrégulière des instruments auditifs ne permet pas de tirer pleinement avantage de auprès de votre audioprothésiste pour connaître ceux-ci. Une fois que vous êtes habitué à vos les méthodes de séchage appropriées. instruments auditifs, portez-les tous les jours et toute la journée. 76 77
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