Clarity Chat User manual

USER GUIDE
PERSONAL
SOUND
AMPLIFIER
™

Congratulations and thank you for your Clarity Chat™
purchase!
We are here to help you with any questions you may have.
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1-800-426-3738.
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What’s In The Box............................3
Your Clarity Chat™at a Glance.......4
1. Wearing and UsingYour
Clarity Chat™for the First Time...6
2. Getting Started.............................7
3. InsertingYour Battery and
Turning On/Off...........................11
4. Battery Information...................12
5. Controlling Volume and
Programs....................................14
6. Using with Telephones and
Cellular Phones..........................16
7. Cleaning your Earpiece,
ThinTubing, and DomeTip.......18
8. AdditionalTips in Caring for
Your Clarity Chat™.....................20
9. Troubleshooting.........................21
10. Warnings to Consumer............22
11. Regulatory Compliance...........23
12. Warranty Information..............24
Table of Contents
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What’s In The Box
RECEIVER
(x2 if pair)
SIZE 1B
THIN TUBE
x2
(already attached
to receiver)
SIZE 2B
THIN TUBE
x2
(Longer)
USER GUIDE
TRAVEL CASE
BATTERIES
x6
(x12 if pair)
SMALL MEDIUM LARGE
DOME TIPS
(x2 if pair)
Medium attached
CLEANING
TOOL
CLEANING
WIRE x2
(x4 if pair)
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The Clarity Chat™at a Glance
MICROPHONE
PROGRAM
CONTROL
THIN
TUBE
DOME
TIP
BATTERY
DOOR
RETENTION
LOOP
BATTERY
SIZE
LABEL
SERIAL
NUMBER
VOLUME
CONTROL
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2B

1. Microphone and Receiver – Sound enters the Clarity Chat™through the
microphone.The receiver delivers amplified sound through the tubing to
the ear canal.
2. Program Control – Press to change programs.
3. Volume Control – Press (+) to increase volume and (–) to decrease
volume.
4. Battery Door –The battery is inserted here and also functions as the on/
off switch when operating the device. When the door is closed and battery
inserted, the device will be on. Opening the door will turn off the device.
A (+) indicator corresponds to the positive side of the battery.
5. Thin Tube and Dome Tip – Each Clarity Chat™comes with a thin tube and
dome tip that connects to the receiver. Sound travels through the tubing
into your ear canal.
6. Retention Loop – Keeps the tubing securely in place.
7. Serial Number
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Everyone adjusts to wearing sound amplifiers at different rates.
On average it takes 2-3 weeks of daily usage to become fully accustomed
to wearing. We suggest you wear your Clarity Chat™for a few hours on
the first day and then gradually increase your usage over the course of
the first week.
Keep in mind when you first begin to use your Clarity Chat™sound amplifier
your brain will be startled to receive the sounds it has been missing. Sounds
such as car engines, keys dropping, doors shutting, typing on a keyboard,
or even your own voice may seem loud at first. With consistent usage over
time, your brain will adjust to these environmental noises so they are no
longer startling and you can begin to tune out these unwanted sounds.
The same thing happens with the human voice and understanding speech
in conversations.There may be speech frequencies you have not been
able to hear or understand in a long time, but with consistent usage of
the Clarity Chat™it will amplify these frequencies to the point where you
should begin to understand them again.
1. Wearing and Using Your Clarity Chat™for the FirstTime
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There are no hearing aids or sound amplifiers on the market that cure
hearing loss, but your Clarity Chat™can help you start hearing sounds and
participating in conversations that you may have missed before.
2. Getting Started
a.Your Clarity Chat™has a standard size (1B) thin tubing and a medium size
dome tip already attached.
b.Open the battery door, remove plastic tab from battery, and insert the
battery (refer to page 11 for proper battery insertion).
c.Close the battery door and your Clarity Chat™is now turned on.
d.Hold the thin tube between your thumb and index finger. The dome tip
opening should be pointing in towards your ear canal. Look for the colored
number/letter combination on the tubing where the retention loop meets
the thin tube. (RED=RIGHT EAR, BLUE=LEFT EAR)
e.Place your Clarity Chat™over the top of your ear until it rests securely
behind the ear.
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f.While holding the Clarity Chat™
in place, insert the dome tip
into your ear canal, and curl/
tuck the retention loop along
the inside body of your ear.
The dome tip should be com-
pletely, or almost completely,
in the ear canal. Proper inser-
tion of the dome tip will ensure
you are getting enough ampli-
fication out of the receiver and
help avoid whistling.
Tip: If you prefer not to use the retention loop, it can be removed with scissors.
Tip: If you wear eyeglasses or oxygen, put your Clarity Chat™on first and
make sure the tubing is as close/flush to the skin as possible.You can then
put on your eyeglasses or oxygen on.
If everything fits properly you can stop here. If you need a different
size tube or dome tip, go onto the next steps.
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g. Removing the thin tube from the earpiece:
Grasp the earpiece end of the thin tube. Gently turn approximately 90
degrees and pull to remove the ear tube from the receiver.
Tip:Thin tube size 2B is slightly longer than size 1B

h. Removing the dome tip from the tubing:
Grasp the thin tubing and firmly pull the dome tip to remove.
i. Find the correct size dome and press to attach it to the end of the thin tube.
j. Attach the thin tubing to the ear piece. Press until it snaps into position.
Now you can reapply to your ear.
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“OFF”
OFF/OPEN TO
CHANGE BATTERY “ON”
3. Inserting Your Battery andTurning On/Off
a. Gently pull open the battery door with your fingernail.
b. Get a new battery and peel off the plastic tab.
c. Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with the (+) sign or
tab side of the battery facing up (you should still be able to see the (+) sign
on the battery after battery has been inserted). Wait 1-2 minutes before
closing the battery door to allow the battery to fully charge.
d.The battery door on the Clarity Chat™ works as the ON/OFF switch.
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e. Close the battery door and reapply to your ear.
Tip: If you feel resistance when closing the battery door, the battery may be
upside down. If the battery is inserted the wrong way, the receiver will not
work and the battery compartment can be damaged.
Tip: At the end of the cleaning tool (opposite the wire end) there is a magnetic
tip to assist in inserting/removing the batteries.
4. Battery Information
a. The Clarity Chat™uses a size 312 zinc air battery.The battery life varies,
depending on the amount of usage. Battery life is up to 7-10 days.
b. The plastic sticker tab on the battery preserves the battery and when the
tab is removed the battery becomes fully active after 1-2 minutes of oxygen
exposure. Do not remove the sticker tab until you are ready to use the
battery.
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c. Why do Zinc Air batteries have a tab?
Zinc air batteries use oxidizing zinc and oxygen as their energy source.
The tab seals off the air holes on the battery and once removed the battery
is activated. It takes approximately 1-2 minutes for the battery to get
enough oxygen to become fully charged. After this time the battery door
on your Clarity Chat™can be closed and it is ready for use.
d. It is recommended to keep your batteries away from metal objects such
as keys or coins because they can cause the battery to short circuit.
e. A voice prompt will warn when the battery needs to be replaced.
Tip:To prolong battery life, remember to turn your Clarity Chat™off when
not in use.
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PROGRAM
CONTROL
VOLUME
CONTROL
INCREASE (+)
DECREASE (-)
5. Controlling Volume and Programs
1. Volume Control
The volume control switch allows you to choose between volume levels.
Press lightly and release the top (+) of the volume control to increase the
volume. Press lightly and release the bottom (–) of the volume control switch
to decrease the volume.You will hear voice prompts when you reach the
maximum or minimum volume level. Every time you press the volume
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+/- you should hear a beep indicating you have raised or lowered your
volume by 1 level.There are 5 volume levels within each program setting.
2. Program Control
a. The program control allows you to choose between 4 program settings.
By firmly pressing and holding the program control for 1 second, you
advance the program setting as indicated by voice prompts.
b. The voice prompt will let you know which program has been selected.
The dome tip must be in your ear to hear the voice prompt. Use the
program that sounds the best to you a majority of the time.
* Users may experience more whistling/feedback in this program with higher volumes.
PROGRAM 1
PROGRAM 2
PROGRAM 3
PROGRAM 4
All listening situations
Noisy environments
Quiet, 1-on-1 conversations*
Telecoil phone calls
Program Setting Recommended For:
1 2 3 4 5
“MINIMUM VOLUME”
VOICE PROMPT
“MAXIMUM VOLUME”
VOICE PROMPT
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6. Using with Telephones and Cellular Phones
Begin by switching to Program 4. Hold your phone to your ear as you would
normally hold it. If you cannot hear well, move the handset slowly along the
body of the Clarity Chat.There will be a spot where the sound becomes
louder and clearer. Stay in that position for the duration of the call. It may
help to turn the volume up on your phone.
Telecoils:
Your device contains a telecoil. The telecoil converts electromagnetic signals
directly from the telephone into sound.To use the telecoil, select the pro-
gram setting 4, using the program control button. The telecoil setting may
help you to hear more clearly while using the telephone. After finishing
your phone call, change back to your preferred program.
Other uses of a telecoil:
Telecoils can be used with assistive listening devices called induction loops.
If you are at a public event and the room is “looped,” then you can use your
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telecoil. Set your Clarity Chat™to the telecoil program 4.The induction loop
system transmits an audio signal directly into your receiver via a magnetic
field, greatly reducing background noise and competing sounds, which will
allow you to hear the speaker more clearly.
If you are in a location with an induction loop system, you will
notice this symbol. Examples of potentially looped locations:
Churches, Theaters, Concert Halls, Museums etc.
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7. Cleaning your Earpiece,Thin Tubing, and Dome Tip
Gently clean your Clarity Chat™with a soft, dry towel or paper towel in
conjunction with the provided cleaning tools. Never use cleaning products
or solvents because they can damage your device. ALWAYS SEPARATE THE
THINTUBING FROMTHE EARPIECE BEFORE CLEANING IT.
• The brush side of the cleaning tool is used to clean the earpiece from
earwax and debris.
• The wire end on the cleaning tool is for removing earwax and debris from
the dome tips. Remove the dome tip from the thin tubing, insert the wire
end of the cleaning tool, and twist in a circular motion.
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