Bernafon PRIO User manual

PRIO
Behind-the-ear hearing instruments
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE

Summary
Operating Instructions for
BTE (Behind-the-Ear) Hearing Instruments
Features 3
Inserting/Removing Instrument with Earmold 5
Inserting/Removing Instrument 8
with SPIRA flex tube
ON/OFF 11
Volume Control 12
Volume Control Indicator 13
Push Button 13
Telecoil 14
Battery Indicator 16
Battery Replacement 17
Battery Information 18
FM and Direct Audio Input shoe 20
Tracker 22
Safety Guidelines 23
International Warranty 25
Push Button Configuration 27

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The following hearing instruments are
covered in these operating instructions:
PRIO 112 VC PRIO 105 DM VC PRIO 105 DM
Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing
instruments. These advanced devices are fully digital,
and have been adjusted by your hearing care
professional with the aid of a computer and specially
developed software.
Please follow these instructions when using and caring
for your new hearing instruments. These guidelines
will help you to achieve the best possible results from
your instruments and to once again enjoy the sounds
of life … your family, friends and environment.
Important
Please read the entire content of these instructions
as well as the attached “Guide for Better Hearing”
before using your hearing instruments.

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Description of features
With Earmold
1 Canal
2 Sound outlet
3 Tubing
4 Helix
5 Vent
PRIO 105 DM VC
1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a
Second microphone
(105 styles only)
3 Earhook
4 Sound outlet
towards earmold
5 Battery drawer
6 Direct Audio Input
7 Programming port
8 Volume Control
(PRIO 105 DM VC and
PRIO 112 VC)
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4
5
1
23
1
4
3
2
5
6/7
2a
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6/7
1
5
8
2a 3
2
9
10
1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
(105 styles only)
3 SPIRA flex Sound Tube
4 Sound outlet
5 Battery drawer
6 Direct Audio Input
7 Programming port
8 Volume Control
(PRIO 105 DM VC and
PRIO 112 VC)
9 Concha Clip
10 Dome
Description of features with SPIRA flex Sound Tube
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Inserting your hearing instrument with an earmold
Inserting your earmold correctly, takes practice,
patience and perseverance. If you are having difficulty
inserting your earmolds, please consult your hearing
care professional.
Insert your earmold first, then position the hearing ins-
trument over your ear.
• Grasptheearmoldtubing
between your thumb and
index finger. The thumb
should be just behind the
tubing where it enters the earmold.
The top part of the earmold needs
to be pointing straight up. The canal
part of the earmold should be pointing
towards the ear canal entrance.
• Ifyouhavedifficultyinsertingthe
earmold, pull the ear lobe down with
the other hand, or pull the top of the
ear back and up.
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• Lift the earmold up to your ear. Push the canal part
of the earmold into the ear canal opening twisting
slightly to ease the helix portion into position. The
helix part should be pointing straight up and should
slip into position.
• Ifyourearisbecomingsorefromtryingtoinsert
the earmold, spread a small amount of Vaseline
around the outer edges of the earmold to help it
slip into position easily. Be careful not to get any
Vaseline into the sound outlet.
If your ear remains
sore please consult your hearing care professional.
Look in a mirror. If the helix part of the earmold is
visible, it is not inserted correctly.
Run your index finger down the skin just in front of
your ear. If you can touch the helix part of the earmold,
it is not inserted correctly. Use your index finger to
push the helix part of your earmold back behind the
flap of skin. It may help to gently pull this flap of skin
forward with the other hand at the same time.
Helix
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To position the hearing instrument
• Oncetheearmoldisinsertedcorrectly,
lift the hearing instrument up and
position it behind the ear. Take care
not to twist the tubing of the hearing
instrument.
Removing your earmold and hearing instrument
• Liftthehearinginstrumentupandoverfrombehind
the ear.
• Pushthebackofyourearwithyourthumbto
loosen the helix part of the earmold, then use your
index finger to remove it.
• Graspthehelixpartandtwistitforward.
• Gentlypulltheearmoldstraightoutoftheear,
holding on to the helix part of the mold.
Important
Do not take the earmold out of the ear by pulling the
hearing instrument. This might disconnect the instru-
ment from the earmold or damage the tubing.

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Inserting your hearing instrument with a SPIRA flex
Sound Tube
Inserting your SPIRA flex Sound Tube correctly every
time, takes practice, patience and
perseverance.
• Lift the hearing instrument up
and position it behind your ear.
• Grasp the bend of the tube
between your thumb and index
finger. The dome should be
pointing towards the ear-canal
opening. Gently push the dome
into your ear-canal until the
sound tube sits flush against
the side of your head.
• Position the concha clip into
the indentation above your ear
lobe using your index finger.
Look in a mirror. If the sound tube is
sticking out from your ear, the dome
has not been placed correctly in the
ear canal. If the concha clip is visibly sticking out
from your ear, it has not been positioned correctly.

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Removing your hearing instrument with a SPIRA flex
Sound Tube
To remove the SPIRA flex Sound Tube, grasp the bend of
the sound tube between your thumb and index finger.
Gently pull the sound tube and dome out of your ear.
Important
Do not take the sound tube and dome out of your
ear by pulling the hearing instrument. This might
disconnect the instrument from the sound tube or
cause damage to the sound tube.
Exchanging the sound tube and dome
The sound tube and dome should be changed if they
become stiff or brittle.
Exchanging the SPIRA flex Sound Tube
1. The clear plastic con-
nector simply snaps off
the body of the hearing
instrument.

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2. Attach the new sound tube by
pushing the sound tube into
the hearing instrument's
connector.
Exchanging the dome
1. Remove the dome by grasping
the dome between your thumb and index finger.
2. Attach the new dome by pushing the dome as far as
possible onto the sound tube. When attached cor-
rectly, it should touch the plastic ring on the sound
tube.
Important
The dome must be properly attached to the sound tube
before inserting it in your ear. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in injury.
Warning
If the dome is not correctly attached and falls off in
the ear: Please see your hearing care professional.

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ON/OFF function
ON
Close the battery door completely.
The hearing instrument will make
one long beep.
OFF
Open the battery door slightly with
your finger until a click is felt.
It is also possible to turn off the
hearing instrument by placing the
base on a flat surface and then
gently pressing and dragging the
hearing instrument as illustrated.
This action will open the battery
door slightly and turn the hearing
instrument off.
Note: Never force the battery drawer open or closed.

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Volume Control
(PRIO 112 VC, 105 DM VC)
If your hearing instrument has a
volume control then the following
instructions apply:
To increase the volume: Turn the volume control up
To decrease the volume: Turn the volume control down
The volume control has no mechanical stop. This means
that you can continue to turn it, but the loudness will
only be altered between the programmed minimum
and maximum.
Note: The instrument loudness level will reset when
the battery is low, the battery drawer is opened or if
the program is changed. If the instrument resets, it will
automatically default to the preset loudness level.
Your hearing care professional can program the
Volume Control to remain at a fixed level, if desired.
Note: If you find that you are frequently turning the
volume control up or frequently turning the volume
control down in most listening situations then consult
your hearing care professional for a possible adjust-
ment of the hearing instrument settings.
Louder
Softer

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Volume Control Indicator
Your hearing instrument will beep every time you reach
the programmed maximum or minimum levels with the
volume control.
Push Button function
Your hearing instrument can be programmed
with up to 2 different listening programs.
Use the push button to change between
these programs.
When the hearing instrument is turned on it will
automatically be in Program 1.
Your hearing instrument will beep in the following
sequence when you move between programs:
Move into Program 1: One beep
Move into Program 2: Two beeps
Repeat this action to cycle through the programs.
To see how your hearing instrument push button
operates with an FM system or a Direct Audio Input
shoe, see page 20. To see how your hearing instruments
are programmed see page 27.

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Mute function
Press the push button and hold for 2 to 3 seconds to
mute the hearing instrument. Give a short press to the
push button to unmute.
Telecoil function (in Program 2)
If the telecoil in your instrument is activated, then the
following instructions apply:
The telecoil enables you to hear better when using a
telephone or in places where inductive loop systems
are installed (places of worship, halls, theaters, etc.).
When the telecoil is active, you will hear directly through
the inductive loop or telephone. To access the telecoil,
press the push button. Your hearing care professional will
inform you which program has the telecoil.
Typically, the microphone is automatically switched off
when the telecoil is activated to reduce any background
noise. Your hearing care professional can program the
telecoil to function in combination with the hearing
instrument microphone.

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Your instrument (Program 2) has been programmed for:
❑ Microphone and telecoil (M+T)
❑ Telecoil only (T)
Note: Not all telephones are hearing instrument
compatible.
This symbol or a similar sign should be displayed whe-
rever a permanent loop has been installed. Please ask
your hearing care professional for further information.

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Battery Indicator
When the battery is about to run out, the instrument
will beep at regular intervals. This warning indicates
that the battery should be replaced immediately.
Optional tamper-resistant battery drawer
With the hearing instrument in the off
position, insert the end of a ballpoint
pen into the small recess as shown.
Press gently while opening the
battery drawer with the other hand.
Note: Do not force the battery drawer open or closed,
excessive strain may deform it.

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Battery Replacement
• Yourhearinginstrumentusesasize13battery.
To insert a new battery
• Useyourfingernailtogently
swing the battery drawer fully
open, but do not force it.
• Takeouttheusedbattery.
• Removethecoloredsticker
from the new battery (if applica-
ble).
• Placethebatteryintothe
drawer with the flat, smooth
side facing up (+ sign) as
shown in the drawing.
• Closebatterydrawersecurely.

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Battery Information
• Batterylifewillvarywithconditionsofuse.Ask
your hearing care professional for more information.
• Alwayskeepsparebatteriesonhand.Theseare
available from your hearing care professional.
• Ausedbatteryshouldbereplacedimmediately.
• Ifyouarenotgoingtouseyourhearinginstruments
for a few days, remove the batteries.
• Onlyusebatteriesrecommendedbyyourhearing
care professional, since poor quality batteries can
produce a harmful substance.
• Atbedtime,orattimeswhenyouarenotwearing
your hearing instrument, fully open the battery dra-
wer. This may help to conserve battery power and
reduce the impact of moisture.
• Anymoisturefoundonabatteryshouldbewiped
off immediately, with a soft cloth.