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  • Page 1 Custom instruments Insio binax User Guide www.bestsound-technology.co.uk Life sounds brilliant.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Welcome  Your hearing instruments  Instrument type  Getting to know your hearing instruments   Components and names  Controls  Settings  Batteries  Battery size and handling tips  Replacing batteries  Daily use  Turning on and off  Inserting and removing the hearing instruments  16 Adjusting the volume ...
  • Page 3 Further information  Safety information  Wireless functionality  Accessories  Symbols used in this document  Troubleshooting  Service information  Country-specific information  Content...
  • Page 4: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for choosing our hearing instruments to accompany you through everyday life. Like anything new, it may take you a little time to become familiar with them. This guide, along with support from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you understand the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer.
  • Page 5: Your Hearing Instruments

    Your hearing instruments This user guide describes optional features that your hearing instruments may or may not have. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to indicate the features that are valid for your hearing instruments. Instrument type Your hearing instruments are customized models that have been individually manufactured based on the anatomy of your ears.
  • Page 6: Components And Names

    Components and names This user guide describes several types of hearing instruments. Use the following pictures to identify the type of hearing instrument that you use. Note that the push button, volume control wheel and vent are individually positioned on your hearing instrument to best suit your ear.
  • Page 7 ITC (In The Canal) with controls ➊ Microphone ➋ Push button (optional) ➌ Second microphone (optional) ➍ Battery compartment ➎ Volume control wheel (optional) ➏ Vent CIC (Completely In the Canal) ➊ Vent ➋ Battery compartment ➌ Microphone ➍ Removal cord (optional) Your hearing instruments...
  • Page 8: Controls

    Controls With the controls you can, for example, adjust the volume or switch hearing programs. Your hearing instruments either have a push button, a volume control wheel, or no control at all. Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your desired functions to the controls. Control Left Right...
  • Page 9 Push button function Press briefly: Program change Volume up Volume down Tinnitus noiser level up Tinnitus noiser level down Press long: Standby/turn on L = Left, R = Right Volume control wheel function Increase volume Rotate wheel forward. Decrease volume Rotate wheel backward.
  • Page 10: Settings

    Settings Hearing programs Read more in section "Changing the hearing program". Your hearing instruments...
  • Page 11 Features Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of hearing instruments. Read more in section "Turning on and off". AutoPhone™ automatically switches to the telephone program when the telephone receiver approaches the ear. Read more in section "On the phone". The tinnitus noiser generates a soft noise to distract you from your tinnitus.
  • Page 12: Batteries

    Batteries When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or you will hear an alert signal. The battery type will determine how long you have to replace the battery. Battery size and handling tips Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended batteries.
  • Page 13: Replacing Batteries

    Replacing batteries Removing the battery: Open the battery compartment. Remove the battery by hand. Inserting the battery: If the battery has a protective film, remove it only when you are ready to use the battery. Insert the battery with the "+"...
  • Page 14: Daily Use

    Daily use Turning on and off You have the following options to turn your hearing instruments on or off. Via battery compartment: Turning on: Close the battery compartment. The default volume and hearing program are set. Turning off: Open the battery compartment to the first catch.
  • Page 15 When wearing the hearing instruments, an alert tone can indicate when an instrument is being turned on or off. When the power-on delay is activated, the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds. During this time you can insert the hearing instruments into your ears without experiencing unpleasant feedback whistling.
  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Hearing Instruments

    Inserting and removing the hearing instruments Your hearing instruments have been fine-tuned for your right and left ear. The color of the labeling on the hearing instruments indicates the side: red labeling = right ear ■ black or blue labeling = left ear ■...
  • Page 17 It may be helpful to insert the right hearing ■ instrument with the right hand and the left hearing instrument with the left hand. If you have problems inserting the ear piece, ■ use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards.
  • Page 18 Removing a hearing instrument: NOTICE Never pull on the battery compartment door or volume control wheel to remove the hearing instrument. This could damage your hearing instrument. Push lightly on the back of your ear to loosen the hearing instrument. If your hearing instrument is equipped with a removal cord, remove the hearing instrument by pulling the removal cord towards the back of your head.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume to the listening situation. If you prefer manual volume adjustment, you can either rotate the volume control wheel, briefly press the push button or use a remote control. Refer to section "Controls" for the settings of your controls.
  • Page 20: Changing The Hearing Program

    Changing the hearing program Depending on the listening situation, your hearing instruments automatically adjust their sound. Your hearing instruments may also have several hearing programs which allow you to change the sound, if needed. An optional signal tone can indicate the program change.
  • Page 21: Special Listening Situations

    Special listening situations On the phone When you are on the phone, turn the receiver slightly so that it does not completely cover your ear. Telephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telephone program.
  • Page 22 field. Not all telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate the AutoPhone function. In this case, you can use the Siemens AutoPhone magnet, which is available as an accessory, and attach it to the telephone receiver.
  • Page 23: Audio Induction Loops

    Audio induction loops Some telephones and public places like theatres offer the audio signal (music and speech) via an audio induction loop. With this system, your hearing instruments can directly receive the desired signal – without distracting noise in the environment. You can usually recognize audio induction loop systems by certain signs.
  • Page 24: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care To prevent damage it is important that you take care of your hearing instruments and follow a few basic rules, which will soon become a part of your daily routine. Hearing instruments Drying and storage Dry your hearing instruments overnight. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products.
  • Page 25: Professional Maintenance

    Never use running water or immerse the devices in water. Never apply pressure while cleaning. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended cleaning products, special care sets, or more information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition. Professional maintenance Your Hearing Care Professional can perform a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance.
  • Page 26: Further Information

    Further information Safety information For more safety information, refer to the safety manual supplied with the device. Wireless functionality Your hearing instruments may be equipped with wireless functionality. This provides synchronization between your two hearing instruments: If you change the program or volume on one ■...
  • Page 27: Symbols Used In This Document

    Symbols used in this document Points out a situation that could lead to serious, moderate, or minor injuries. Indicates possible property damage. Advice and tips on how to handle your device better. Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions Sound is weak. Increase the volume.
  • Page 28 Problem and possible solutions Sound is distorted. Decrease the volume. ■ Replace the empty battery. ■ Clean the hearing instrument. ■ Ask your Hearing Care Professional to exchange ■ the wax protection and/or the microphone cover. Hearing instrument emits signal tones. Replace the empty battery.
  • Page 29: Service Information

    Service information Serial numbers Left: Right: Service dates Your Hearing Care Professional Date of purchase: Further information...
  • Page 30: Country-Specific Information

    Country-specific information Further information...
  • Page 31 Phone +44 (0) 1293 423700 Legal Manufacturer Sivantos GmbH Henri-Dunant-Strasse 100 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 Document No. A91SAT-02509-99T01-7600 EN Order/Item No. 109 313 49 | Master Rev01, 01.2015 © Siemens AG, 02.2015 | JN7433 | Printed in the UK www.bestsound-technology.co.uk...

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