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High-tech made in Germany Corporate Headquarters audifon GmbH & Co. KG Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 2 99625 Kölleda Germany Phone +49-3635-4056-590 +49-3635-4056-589 contact@audifon.com www.audifon.com...
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Solutions for better hearing Instructions for use...
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Sound. Intended use of combined Tinnitus-Retraining-instruments Instruments for Tinnitus-Retraining-Therapy (TRT) from audifon are intended for usage as part of a professionally guided Tinnitus-Retraining-Therapy only. Utilizing an artificially generated background noise, TRT- instruments support distraction from the tinnitus and to pursue the long-term goal of tinnitus habituation.
Contents 1. Introduction ............2 2. Overview of different styles ........3 3. Behind-The-Ear hearing aids ......... 4 3.1 Construction ..........4 3.2 Start-up and operation ........5 3.3 Switching the hearing aids on and off ....6 3.4 Multi-functional rocker switch ......7 3.4.1 Volume selection ........
Congratulations on the purchase of your new audifon hearing aids. Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aids to your individual requirements. These instructions are therefore intended to help you use your audifon hearing aids properly. Please read through the following operating and care instructions carefully to avoid malfunctions and faults.
Behind-The-Ear IS+/IS+ TRT In-The-Ear We recommend to use audifon zinc air batteries. Please follow the instructions on the battery packaging. Please dispose of used batteries in the appropriate containers at your health care professional’s premises. Always switch your hearing aids off after use.
3. Behind-The-Ear hearing aids 3.1 Construction Your hearing aids comprise the following elements: Earhook Microphone inlets Rocker switch Audio input, optional Battery compartment and ON/OFF switch Battery compartment lock Note: Your hearing aids may differ from the illustrations.
3.2 Start-up and operation To start your hearing aids first insert a battery in the battery compartment. Remove a battery from its packaging. Note: If you are using a zinc air battery, remove the protective film and wait a few minutes before inserting it.
3.3 Switching the hearing aids on and off Switching on Your hearing aids are switched on and off via the battery compartment. To turn on, simply close the battery compartment. The batterie compartment snap into place noticeable. The hearing aids are now switched on. After a preset delay, the first program will be activated and the hearing aids will be ready for use.
3.4 Multi-functional rocker switch Your hearing aids feature a multifunctional rocker switch for controlling the volume and – selecting the different programs. The rocker switch can be used by pressing the top end (+) and the bottom end (-). The rocker switch can be programmed with one of three functions.
3.4.1 Volume selection The volume can be adjusted incrementally using the rocker switch. Pressing the top end – of the switch briefly increases the volume, pressing the bottom end briefly reduces the volume. The hearing aids will return to the default volume setting each time they are turned on.
3.4.2 Selecting the hearing programs Sound Dynamix eox hearing aids feature automatic situation detection, i.e. the program is automatically adjusted to your hearing environment. The hearing aids can recognize six different situations: quiet, speech in quiet, speech in noise, noise, wind and music. Rocker switch Your hearing care professional will have adjusted your hearing aids to various hearing situations with you and assigned these...
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Hearing program Description of setting Automatic telephone program eox hearing aids can automatically switch to an adapted telephone program as soon as you hold a telephone receiver (with magnetic sticker) to your ear. If this option is enabled, it will constitute one of the available hearing programs. Note: Volume control and program selection are optional functions.
3.5 Direct Audio Input (optional) Selected hearing systems offer you the possibility of direct, uninterrupted connection to external battery-powered devices such as portable MP3 player via the Direct Audio Input socket. Note: Audio equipment with power supply must meet the standard IEC-60065 or IEC-60601 to connectriskless with the hearing aid.
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Connecting external sound sources and hearing aids Plug in the plug into the buttom of the audio shoe. Note: Do not use force! Please ask your hearing care professional if the plug do not fit to the audio shoe. Replacement of the audio shoe Release the lock of the audio shoe using a ...
3.6 Care instructions Do not use a damp cloth to clean your hearing aids. Always use a soft, dry cloth. The earmold and the flexible plastic tubing attached to them must be detached from the earhook before cleaning. Only use recommended products for cleaning the earmold.
4. In-The-Ear hearing aids 4.1 Construction Your hearing aids comprise the following elements: Microphone inlets Battery compartment Volume control* Program switch* Removal handle* (only on request) Note: Your hearing aids may differ considerably from the illustration as they have been made according to your individual ear impressions.
4.2 Start-up and operation To start the device first insert a battery in the battery compartment. Remove a battery from its packaging. Note: If you are using a zinc air battery, remove the protective film and wait a few minutes before inserting it.
4.3 Switching the hearing aids on and off The hearing aids are switched on and off by closing/opening the battery compartment. Hearing aids switched on: battery compartment closed. Hearing aids switched off: battery compartment open.
4.4 Volume selection (hearing aids with volume control) When you switch your hearing aids on, they will be at the volume set for you. Increase volume: slowly turn the controller forwards. right ear Reduce volume: slowly turn controller backwards. Once you have reached the upper or ...
4.5 Selecting the hearing programs (for hearing aids with a program switch) Sound Dynamix eox hearing aids feature automatic situation detection, i.e. the program is automatically adjusted to your hearing environment. The hearing aids can recognize six different situations: quiet, speech in quiet, speech in noise, noise, wind and music.
4.6 Care instructions Do not use a damp cloth to clean your hearing aids. Always use a soft, dry cloth. Your hearing aids feature earwax protection to protect them against the build-up of earwax inside. This must be cleaned or replaced at regular intervals to protect the electronics of the hearing aids.
5. Automatic telephone program Various models from the eox family provide automatic telephone program activation. The hearing aids can automatically switch either to T-Coil (Auto T-Coil) or a acoustical telephone program for telephony (Auto Phone). To prevent the hearing aids from accidentally switching program during a telephone call, the program switch is disabled during this time.
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Auto Phone Automatic switching to an acoustic telephone program can be achieved when using conventional landline and mobile phones. Affixing the optional magnetic sticker increases the reliability of the Auto Phone switching function. Familiarize yourself with how the automatic telephone program switching function works before making a call.
6. Combined TRT-Instruments audifon’s combined devices works as a hearing system as well as an effective Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) device. This instruments helps you with habituation of your tinnitus and/or your hyperacusis (sound hypersensitivity) to correct any inbalance of the audiological system and to compensate and improve an existing tinnitus or hyperacusis symptoms.
7. Safety instructions If any unexpected side effects should occur from using your hearing aids (e.g. skin irritations, increased build-up of earwax), consult your physician or hearing care professional. Do not force the battery into the battery compartment. If it does not fit, check whether you are inserting it correctly and that it is the correct type of battery (see page 3).
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To prevent damage to your hearing aids, do not wear your hearing aids in the following situations: when swimming, in the shower or in the bath when washing or blow-drying your hair when using hair spray during high-frequency heat therapy treatment ...
8. Troubleshooting If you experience any malfunctions when using your hearing aids, this does not necessarily mean that they are faulty. First check your hearing aids to make sure that: the hearing aid is switched on (see “Switching the hearing ...
9. Environmentally-friendly disposal Old hearing aids and batteries must not be disposed off with your household waste. Please return your old hearing aids and batteries to your hearing care professional for environmentally-friendly disposal.
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FCC ID YU2-EOXS FCC ID YU2-EOXST FCC ID YU2-EOXM FCC ID YU2-EOXMT FCC ID YU2-EOXISX FCC ID YU2-EOXISXT 15.19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
10. Service Have your hearing aids checked regularly. Date Hearing care professional, stamp Date Hearing care professional, stamp Date Hearing care professional, stamp...
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Warranty card You have chosen high quality hearing aids from audifon. Your hearing care professional offers a month warranty from the date of purchase (date of invoice) on our hearing aids. The guarantee obligation applies to material and factory defects. It does not cover batteries, chemical or electrochemical effects, wear and tear or mechanical damage due to improper handling.
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Warranty card User name Address City, State, ZIP-/Postcode Telephone Email Date of issue Model Size Serial # Warranty Battery Model Size Serial # Warranty Battery...
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