Able Planet PS1600BTE User manual
PERSONAL SOUND™
Over-the-Ear Amplier
User Guide
PS1600BTE
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PERSONAL SOUND™
Over-the-Ear Amplier
PS1600BTE
Important: This high performance Personal Sound™
Amplier Product is not a hearing aid nor is it intended for
the treatment of hearing loss. If you have concerns about
your hearing we encourage you to seek professional
assistance.
To help locate professionals in your area contact
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Table of Contents
Your Over-the-Ear Amplier 4-5
Turning the Device On / O 6
Wearing your Personal Sound™ 7
Removing the Sound Tube 8-9
Cleaning the Sound Tube 10
Changing the Sound Tube 11
Changing the Dome 12
Battery Information 13-14
Volume / Program Control 15
Notes 19
Program Control / Telephone 16
My Personal Sound™ 20-21
Caring for your Personal Sound™ 17
Important Tips 22
Troubleshooting 18
Safety / Environmental 23
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Your Personal Sound™ Over-the-Ear Amplier
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1. Microphone: Sound enters your device
through the microphone.
2. Sound Tube: The sound travels to your ear
through the thin tube. The tubes have a
Left or Right orientation for delivery to the
appropriate ear.
3. Dome Tip: Your Personal Sound™ comes pre-t
with a soft Open Dome. In some cases, such
as feedback problems or the desire for more
amplication, it may be desirable to change
to the included Plus Dome. Be sure to read
the instructions on page 12 on changing the
domes.
4. Battery Door On / O: Close the door to turn
your device on. Open the door to turn your
device o.
5. Serial Number: Each device has a unique
serial number on the body of the device.
6. Retention Hook: Flexible extension from the
sound tube that secures the dome into the ear
canal.
Your Personal Sound™ Over-the-Ear Amplier
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Turning the Device On / O
1. On: Simply close the battery door.
2. O: When you are not wearing your
Personal Sound™, keep the battery door open
to extend battery life. Fully opening the battery
door also allows internal moisture to evaporate
which keeps device electronics working well.
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• The Personal Sound™ will sit discretely over your
ear on the appropriate side. The dome should
be inserted comfortably into the ear canal. The
thin sound tube should be close to the cheek
along the front of the ear.
• Place the retention hook in the bowl of the ear
following the orientation of the arrow shown
above.
Allergic reactions to hearing devices are unlikely. However if you
experience skin irritation, redness, swelling or soreness in or around your
ears, please contact your physician.
Wearing your Personal Sound™
Retention Hook
Sound Tube
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Removing the Sound Tube for Cleaning
• Hold the Personal Sound™ Amplier at the base of
the device.
• Using your other hand grasp the base of the sound
tube.
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Removing the Sound Tube for Cleaning
• Firmly twist the base of the sound tube until it is
perpendicular to the device
• Disconnect the sound tube by pulling it rmly away
from the device. (Do not pull on the thin tube)
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Cleaning the Sound Tube
Be sure that the tube and dome are kept free of
debris and earwax. Even a small amount of vapor
and tiny grains of debris may stop the ow of sound.
• Remove sound tube (See pages 8-9)
• Use a soft dry cloth or tissue to clean the outside
of the sound tube and dome. Insert the cleaning
wire at either end.
• Push the wire all the way into the sound tube
until it comes out the other side
• Pull the wire through and retain for future use.
• Reattach the sound tube by snapping it rmly
onto the brass nozzle on the body of the
amplier.
Do not use water to clean the tube as this may cause vapor or droplet
blockage.
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If the sound tube becomes discolored, sti or brittle,
it should be replaced.
• Remove the sound tube (See pages 8-9)
• Attach the new sound tube by snapping it
rmly onto the brass nozzle on the body of the
amplier.
Changing the Sound Tube
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The soft dome tip may be changed when it becomes
soiled. The frequency of dome changes will vary for
dierent individuals.
• Remove the old dome by pulling it o the end of
the sound tube.
• With clean ngers, push a new dome as far as
possible onto the sound tube. When attached
correctly, the dome should touch the plastic ring
around the sound tube. (see gure above)
• If the dome is not securely attached to the sound
tube, it could come o in your ear canal. If this
happens, it may be necessary to see a hearing
professional.
Changing the Dome
Changing the Dome
Dome
Plastic Ring
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Battery Information
Your Personal Sound™ uses a size 10 battery. The
lifespan of the battery is approximately 70 hours.
Please insert a battery upon receipt of the device.
Low battery Indicator
A warning of three double beeps every eight
minutes indicates that the battery needs to be
replaced. If you do not change your battery, you will
hear another warning of six double beeps, at which
time your device will automatically turn o.
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Replacing the Battery
1. Gently pull open the battery door with your
ngernail and remove the used battery.
2. Using the plastic tab of a fresh battery, place the
battery into the battery compartment. While
holding the battery in place, peel o the plastic
tab.
3. To fully activate the battery, wait for one minute
before gently closing the battery door. If the
door does not close easily, check to see if the
battery was inserted properly.
Battery Warning Information:
Dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly way. Do not place
batteries in your mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician immediately
or call the National Battery Hot line at 1-202-625-3333
Battery Information
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Volume / Program Control
Your Personal Sound™ allows you to adjust the
loudness by briey depressing the silver Rocker
Switch, upward or downward in small steps. A
longer press on the switch changes the digital
amplier to the next adjacent listening program.
These environmental pre-sets change the basic level
and tone property. You can use the volume control
function (brief touch) in any of the pre-set programs
to achieve your desired level for a given situation.
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Program Control / Telephone
Telephone
Most users can hold the phone in the normal manner
with the Personal Sound™.
Pushing the Rocker Switch for about 2 seconds on
either the upper or lower multi-control button will
cause the program to change. Pushing the upper
part of the switch advances the program to the next
numerical program; the lower portion reverses the
program direction. You will hear the same number
of beeps (1, 2, 3, or 4) to announce the program you
are in each time you press and hold the rocker switch.
Each time the battery door is open (amplier turned
O) the device will return to Program 1 and the
default Volume position.
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Caring for your Personal Sound™
Do your best to keep your Personal Sound™ clean
and dry at all times.
• Clean your device with a dry cloth. Do not rinse
or submerge the device in water.
• Do not use water, alcohol, or other liquid agents
to clean the device as they may damage it. If
the device becomes wet, do not attempt to dry
it in an oven or a microwave. Open the battery
door, remove the battery and let the device dry
naturally for 24 hours.
• When you’re not wearing your
Personal Sound™, open the battery door to allow
any moisture to evaporate. Store your device in
a safe, dry place, away from direct sunlight and
avoid extreme temperatures.
• Remove your Personal Sound™ before using hair
spray, spray perfume or shaving lotions, as these
agents can clog or damage your device.
Do not drop your Personal Sound™ or knock it
against hard surfaces.
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Troubleshooting
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Notes
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My Personal Sound™
• Patented LINX DSP®, an acoustical Environment
Management™ technology with feedback
management
• Multi-channel signal processing with 12 gain
adjustment bands
• Wide range of level adjustment with easy
operation Rocker Switch
• Nearly invisible
• Fits comfortably over the ear
• Lightweight “over-the-ear” design
• Multi-Layered noise reduction
• Advanced adaptive feedback manager
• Automatic gain control in each of 4 pre-set
programs
• 12 gain adjustment bands
• Battery life: Estimated 70 hours of use
Special Features
Technical Specications
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