Bernafon PRECISO 9 User manual

Compact
Power BTE
PRECISO 9
PRECISO 7 Instructions for use
Behind-the-ear hearing instruments

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Warnings and Safety Guidelines 7
Introduction 13
Preciso Compact Power BTE with Earhook 14
Preciso Compact Power BTE with
Spira Flex Thin Tube System 15
Earpiece Overview 16
Inserting Instruments with an Earmold 17
Removing Earmold and Hearing Instruments 19
Inserting Instruments with
a Spira Flex Thin Tube 20
Removing Instruments and
Spira Flex Thin Tube 21
Operating Your Instruments (ON/OFF) 22
Changing the Volume Level 23
Changing Programs 25
Muting 26
Telecoil Function 27
Telephone Use 28
Changing the Battery 30
Data Logging and Learning 33

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Direct Audio Input and FM 34
Operating the Hearing Instruments with the
Optional RC-P Remote Control 35
Operating the Hearing Instruments with the
Optional SoundGate Communication Device 36
Instrument Care 38
Using Your Hearing Instruments 47
Tips for Communicating with
Hearing Impaired People 51
Your Hearing Instrument Conguration 53
Accessories 56
Environmental Protection 57
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 58
Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument
Compatibility 60
Warranty 62
Common Problems and Solutions 64
Information for the Hearing Care Professional 68
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 70
Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA and Canada 72
Information and Explanation of Symbols 74
Service 78

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Hidden Hearing hearing instruments. The amplica-
tion of sound provided by your hearing instruments
was adjusted by your hearing care professional to
the needs of your individual hearing loss. With a
little practice, you will soon be on your way to bet-
ter hearing.
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.

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General Warnings and Safety
Guidelines
Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous
if swallowed or improperly used. Such actions can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss or
even fatality.
Familiarize yourself completely with the following
general warnings before using your hearing instru-
ments.
Hazard Warnings
Never allow others to wear your hearing
instruments, because they are adjusted
for your hearing requirements and may
permanently damage another person’s
hearing.
A slap to your ear while wearing the
instrument could be harmful. Avoid wear-
ing your hearing instrument while playing
contact sports (e.g. rugby, football, etc.).

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Hearing instruments, their parts and
batteries should be kept out of reach of
infants, children and anyone who might
swallow these items or otherwise cause
themselves injury.
Discard batteries and keep them out of
sight of infants, small children, persons of
mental incapacity or pets.
Clean your hearing instruments and their
parts on a regular basis as recommended.
Micro-organisms from unclean instruments
may cause skin irritations.
Be careful with leaking battery liquid, as it
is a hazardous substance.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
Never change the battery or adjust the
controls of the hearing instrument in front
of infants, small children and persons of
mental incapacity.

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Be aware of the possibility that your
instruments may stop functioning without
notice. Keep this in mind while you
circulate in trafc or otherwise depend
on warning sounds.
Trafc or other warning sounds may also be
reduced in level by a directional microphone
when these sounds are coming from
behind you.
Remove your instruments before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume,
mosquito repellent, lotions, etc. Allow
the product to dry before wearing your
instruments.

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Warning to Hearing Care Professional
and User
Special care should be taken when tting
and using a hearing instrument with
maximum sound pressure capability in
excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4) since there may be a risk of
impairing the remaining hearing of the
hearing instrument user.
Warning to Hearing Care Professional
and User
The safety of hearing instruments with DAI
is determined by the external signal source.
When the DAI is connected to an electri-
cally powered device, the equipment must
comply with EN 60601-1-1, EN 60065 or
equivalent safety standards.

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Safety Information
·Hearing instruments should be used only as
directed and adjusted by your trained hearing
care professional. Misuse or improper adjust-
ments can result in sudden and permanent
hearing loss.
·Hearing instruments will not restore normal
hearing or prevent hearing loss resulting from
organic conditions.
·Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in
your mouth, they could easily be swallowed.
·Keep batteries away from medications.
Batteries are easily mistaken for pills.
·In case a battery or hearing instrument is
swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
·Be aware that use of a hearing instrument may
cause excess ear wax to build up in the ear canal
which may require removal by a trained medical
professional.
·In rare cases, a hearing instrument or earmold
may cause a discharge from the ear or allergic
reaction. See a physician immediately if these
conditions occur.
·An earmold is a custom-made product. If you
experience discomfort or irritation of your ear,
please see your hearing care professional
immediately for modication of the earmold.

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·Never insert cleaning tools into the sound
outlet or microphone inlet. This could damage
the hearing instruments.
·Do not expose hearing instruments to extreme
heat by leaving them in the car, near a radiator,
etc.
·Do not wear your hearing instrument while swim-
ming, snorkeling or diving, as it is not designed
for such activities.
·Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water
or other liquids.
·It is recommended to remove your hearing
instruments before sleeping.
·Protect your instruments by keeping them in
the case when you are not wearing them.

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The following instruments are covered in these
instructions:
Preciso Compact Power BTE
Introduction
Bernafon Veras IFU compact BTE
VR_ILU_compactBTEwithHook_BW_HI
PC9 CPx / PC9 CP
PC7 CPx / PC7 CP
The instruments are available either with
earhooks or Spira Flex thin tubes.

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Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE
VR_ILU_microBTEwithHook_BW_HI
2a
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4
1 Multi Control
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Earhook
4 Sound outlet
5 Battery door
6 Direct Audio Input
(with an optional
DAI adapter)
Preciso Compact Power BTE with
Earhook
3
2
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1
Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE
VR_ILU_Left-rightEarMarkingMicroBTE_BW_HI
Left/Right Ear Marking
A color marking inside the battery
door can help you to distinguish
between the left and right instruments.
Red = right; Blue = left

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Preciso Compact Power BTE with
Spira Flex Thin Tube System
Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE
VR_ILU_Left-rightEarMarkingMicroBTE_BW_HI
1 Multi Control
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Adapter
4 Spira Flex thin tube
5 Sound outlet
6 Dome
7 Concha clip
8 Battery door
9 Direct Audio Input
(with an optional
DAI adapter)
Left/Right Ear Marking
A color marking inside the battery
door can help you to distinguish
between the left and right instruments.
Red = right; Blue = left
Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE
VR_ILU_microBTEwithSpira_BW_HI
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4
3
2
2a
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4
5
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21 Canal
2 Sound outlet
3 Tubing
4 Helix
5 Vent
Earmold (Used with Earhook)
Earpiece Overview
Earmolds and domes are earpieces used to secure
the thin tube in your ear canal and to protect the
sound outlet (2) from wax.
Domes Used with Spira Flex Thin Tube
Open
Dome
Tulip
Dome
Dome,
Large Vent
Dome,
Small Vent
Power
Dome
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Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE
VR_ILU_InsertingMicroBTEhook1_BW_HI
It takes patience and practice to insert your
earmold correctly. If you have difculty, please
consult your hearing care professional.
·Hold the earmold by the
tubing so that the helix
part is pointing straight
up and the canal part is
pointing at the ear canal
entrance.
·Insert the canal part into
your ear canal, twisting
slightly to ease the helix
portion into place. It may
help to pull the earlobe
down with the other hand,
or pull the top of the ear
back and up.
Inserting Instruments with
an Earmold

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VR_ILU_InsertingMicroBTEhook2_BW_HI
Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE
·Run your index nger down
the skin just in front of your
ear. If you can touch the
helix part of the earmold,
it is not inserted correctly.
Gently push it behind the
fold of your ear.
·Lift the hearing instrument
into place behind your ear.
Be careful not to twist the
tubing.

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·Lift the instrument from your ear rst.
·Push the back of your ear with your thumb
to loosen the helix part of the earmold, then
use your index nger to remove it.
·Grasp the helix part of the earmold and twist
it forwards.
·Gently pull the earmold straight out of the
ear, holding on to the helix part of the mold.
Removing Earmold and Hearing
Instruments
Do not remove the earmold by pulling on the
hearing instrument. This could disconnect
the instrument from the earmold or damage
the tubing.

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Inserting Instruments
with a Spira Flex Thin Tube
Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE
VR_ILU_InsertingMicroBTEspira1_BW_HI
Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE
VR_ILU_InsertingMicroBTEspira2_BW_HI
Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE
VR_ILU_InsertingMicroBTEspira3_BW_HI
Practice inserting your thin tube correctly.
·First, position the hearing
instrument behind your ear.
·Grasp the bend of the
thin tube and gently
push the dome into your
ear canal until the tube
rests against the side
of your head.
·Push the ear grip into
the bowl of your ear.
·If the thin tube is sticking
out from your ear,
insert the dome further.
If the ear grip is sticking
out, it has not been
positioned correctly.