ExSilent YTango User manual

User manual
Gebruikershandleiding
Gebrauchsanweisung
Mode d’emploi
Manual de usuario
Manual do utilizador

English Ytango user manual 3
Nederlands Ytango gebruikershandleiding 37
Deutsch Ytango Gebrauchsanweisung 69
Français Mode d’emploi du Ytango 101
Español Ytango manual de usuario 133
Português Ytango Manual do utilizador 165

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Ytango user manual

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Ytango
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Ytango. The Ytango is the rst behind-the-ear
hearing aid that places both the microphone
and speaker inside the ear canal for natural
sound, directivity and reduced wind noise.

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Table of contents
What is Ytango? 6
Ytango’s anatomy 9
Ytango - module 10
Soft dome 12
Battery 13
The daily use of Ytango 14
Place the battery 14
Insert Ytango in the soft dome 16
Place Ytango in the ear 17
Remove Ytango from the ear 18
Fitting procedure and conguration 18
Switch between programs 19
Telecoil functionality 21
Maintenance and use 22
Cleaning 22
Storage 23
FDA Warning 25
Warnings 28
Information about reparation services 30
Disclaimer 33
The data of your Ytango 34
Warranty 35
Manufacturer 197

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What is Ytango?
The Ytango is a universal t MaRiC™
(Microphone and Receiver in Canal) device
using a soft dome.
The Ytango oers a range of important
advantages:
• Natural sound. This is possible because the
microphone is right in your ear, so you hear
with natural directivity.
• Clear sound quality by positioning of the
speaker close to the eardrum.
• Almost invisible.
• Open t dome possible for minimal occlusion
(plugged ear feeling, and/or distortion of your
own voice).
• Minimum wind noise due to the microphone
positioned deep in the ear
• Soft dome design protects the instrument
against damage caused by earwax.
• Suitable for cell phone use.
• Suitable for sporting activities.
• Easy to use and maintain.
• Contemporary design.
The Ytango product includes the following
features:
• An adaptive feedback cancellation system -
this prevents spontaneous ‘whistling’ of the
device which could happen as you insert it in
your ear. This is normal during the insertion
process. As soon as you have placed it in
your ear canal, the whistling will stop and the
adaptive feedback system will protect you
from feedback.
• An adaptive noise reduction system - this
improves the hearing comfort in noisy
environments.
• Data logging; a feature that stores daily
device interactions and can be analyzed
during examinations.

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In addition the Ytango Pro and Ytango Pro-T
add the following features:
• Four dierent memories - Use up to four
dierent listening situation settings when
programming the Ytango. You may request
that your dispenser programs the memories
to your special environmental needs. When
the Ytango has been set up with more than
one memory, the memories can be selected
by AirTAP functionality. For a description
about this functionality, please refer to
the chapter ‘Switching between programs’
(page 19).
• The Ytango Pro-T features a telecoil
connectivity (T-coil) which allows audio
sources to be directly connected to the
hearing aid from devices such as special
telephones, FM systems (with neck loops),
and induction loop systems (also called
“hearing loops”).

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Ytango Ytango Pro Ytango Pro-T
MaRiC® for natural hearing • • •
Natural directionality • • •
AirTAP™ (4 programs) • •
Telecoil •
Soft dome selection Open (various sizes)
Closed (various sizes)
Colors Black, Titanium, Champagne
Fitting range 60 dB (open)
75 dB (closed)

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Ytango’s anatomy
A Ytango - module
1 Battery compartment
2 Pre-bent wire
3 MaRiC unit
4 Microphone opening
5 Speaker opening
6 Telecoil switch
B Soft domes
7 Sound opening
8 Open dome
9 Closed dome
C Battery (type 312)
10 Plus pole (+)
11 Minus pole (–)
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Ytango - module
The module uses an advanced programmable
microprocessor to ensure the processing and
ampli cation of the sound is adapted to your
particular hearing loss.The casing of Ytango
module has been made of durable plastic. For
the maintenance of the casing, please refer to
the chapter ‘Maintenance and use’ (page 22).
Battery compartment
This compartment houses the battery that
provides the power for your Ytango. The Ytango
can be switched o by slightly opening the
battery door to the  rst click. Open the door
completely to replace the battery.
Right and Left MaRiC cables
Right and left MaRiC cables can be identi ed
with their color coding:
• Red: right ear
• Blue: left ear
The MaRiC connector cables are available in
various sizes. It is important that the right size
is selected in order to avoid that the MaRiC unit
is positioned incorrectly in the ear. A correctly
positioned cable positions the MaRiC unit in
the middle of the ear canal. Your dispenser
will help determine which MaRiC cable size is
suitable for your ear.
Ytango’s anatomy

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MaRiC unit (Microphone and Receiver in Canal)
The Ytango uses your own outer ear to capture
and focus sound, just as nature intended. The
microphone is placed inside the ear, to pick
up and amplify sound waves with natural and
clear quality.
Microphone opening
The microphone picks up the sound, which is
processed and ampli ed by the Ytango.
Speaker (or receiver) opening
The processed and ampli ed sound emits
through speaker opening and is directed via
the soft dome towards the ear drum.
Ytango’s anatomy
BTE module
MaRiC® (Microphone
and Receiver) module
Processed signal
Received signal
Sound captured by
the outer ear
Ampli ed sound

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Soft dome
The Ytango uses soft domes available in various
sizes and shapes. The size and shape of the
soft dome to be used depends on the size and
shape of your ear canal. Choosing the correct
size soft dome for your Ytango is extremely
important for comfort and functionality.
Oversized soft dome may cause discomfort
and occlusion. Undersized soft dome may lead
to MaRiC movement in the ear canal causing
feedback (or whistling). Your dispenser will
determine the soft dome that suits you best
during your tting.
The soft dome of the Ytango is made of silicone
and can be replaced when necessary. One
of the most common hearing instrument
repairs is for a damaged or clogged receiver
due to earwax. The Ytango soft domes have a
built-in wax protection system that prevents
the intrusion of earwax into the device. It is
therefore important to use only the soft domes
that have been designed specically for the
Ytango. For its maintenance and cleaning,
please refer to the chapter ‘Maintenance and
use’ (page 22). The illustration may be dierent
from your soft dome.
Sound opening
The processed and amplied sound emits
through this opening and is directed towards
the eardrum.
Ytango’s anatomy

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Open t soft domes
Several openings (holes) can be found on
the dome. Generally speaking, open soft
domes will have less amplication in the lower
frequencies than a more closed soft-dome.
Open-t soft domes are better suited for a mild
to moderate hearing loss.
Closed t soft domes
Closed t soft domes support a wider range of
hearing losses. A side eect of closed-t soft
domes is that your own voice will sound louder
than normal - this is called occlusion.
Battery
Ytango uses type 312 batteries indicated with a
brown sticker. The device is switched o upon
slightly opening the battery door to the rst
click. Replacing a battery is possible with the
battery compartment door completely opened.
Ytango’s anatomy

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Before you start any of the actions mentioned
in chapters ‘The daily use of Ytango’ and
‘Maintenance and use’, make sure you are using a
clean, horizontal working surface.
Inserting the battery
Ytango uses type 312 batteries indicated
with a brown sticker. Average battery life is
around 150 to 180 hours of continuous use. It is
advised to switch the hearing aid o when it is
not used, to prolong battery life. The device is
switched o upon slightly opening the battery
door to the rst click. Replacing a battery is
possible with the battery compartment door
completely opened.
The daily use of Ytango
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To insert a new battery:  rst remove the brown
sticker from the battery’s “+” pole. Open the
Ytango battery door and insert the battery as
indicated by the battery door design and “+”
marking.

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Insert Ytango’s MaRiC in
the soft dome
Take o the old dome using your  ngernails.
Push the new dome onto the speaker. Give it a
push to secure it safely.
The daily use of Ytango

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Placing the Ytango
MaRiC in the ear
Left and right devices can be identi ed with
their color coding on the MaRiC cable:
• Red: right ear
• Blue: left ear
• Place the MaRiC with soft dome loosely in the
ear.
• Insert the device into the ear by pressing
on the outer end of the MaRiC. Continue to
gently push the device deeper into the ear. If
your mouth is opened wide, insertion will be
easier.

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Inserting a new soft dome into the ear can be
simplied by using some ear lubricant or crème
(a tiny amount is sucient).
Attention: Be careful to make sure the ear
lubricant does not clog the sound opening of the
soft dome!
Ideally, the at side of the module (where the
microphone is situated) will be ush to the
entry of the ear canal after insertion. In this
way, the device is practically invisible and the
sound optimal.
Make sure your hands are clean while inserting
the Ytango. Make-up, hand lotion, body oils, hair
gel, hairspray and similar products could make
the module dirty or contribute to clogging of the
microphone opening.
Removing Ytango from
the ear
Hold the cable rmly and pull it slowly out of the
ear. Remove Ytango module beyond your ear.
Fitting procedure and
conguration
The tting procedure and conguration of
the hearing aid is both an important and
individual process. A specialized computer
program with specic connectors are available
to your dispenser to accomplish this. For this
reason, consult your dispenser for any tting
or conguration changes. Your dispenser is the
authorized person to carry out any necessary
modications.
The daily use of Ytango

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Switch between
programs (Ytango Pro
and Ytango Pro-T only)
If you are wearing a Ytango Pro or Ytango Pro-T
and your instrument has been congured
with more than one memory, memories can
be selected using AirTAP™ functionality which
allows you to choose memory for a dierent
environment.
To change between the memories, please
gently tap your ear with hand. Most people
require a bit of practice to gure out the right
method. General guidelines are: tap with a
closed “cupped” hand (ngers together) gently
A tone will be heard indicating the number of
the new memory that was entered.
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The daily use of Ytango
The Ytango Pro AirTAP is defaulted to use a
single tap to change memories. This mode
requires the user to tap the ear once to switch
memories. The dispenser can change this to a
two-tap memory change if desired. This mode
requires the user to tap the ear twice to switch
to the next memory. Should the user not want
to use the dierent programs, the AirTAP
function can also be disabled.
After inserting the battery, the Ytango
instrument will start in program one. Gently
tapping the ear will produce two beeps,
indicating that program two has been activated.
After another gentle tap, three beeps will be
heard indicating that program three has been
activated. A maximum of four programs can be
set up. While program four is active, a gentle tap
sets the device back into memory one. One beep
will be heard indicating memory one is active.