Interton Scope S430 User manual

USER GUIDE - ITE
S430
S430-D
S430 HPG
S430-D HPG
S630
S630-D
S630 HPG
S630-D HPG
S440
S440-D
S440 HPG
S440-D HPG
S640
S640-D
S640 HPG
S640-D HPG
S450
S450-D
S450 HPG
S450-D HPG
S650
S650-D
S650 HPG
S650-D HPG
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Thank you for selecting an Interton hearing system. We are proud of our hearing products and are
confident you have chosen one of the best products available. Please familiarize yourself with the
information in this guide. It contains important instructions for proper use and care, technical perfor-
mance information, and other general information about your hearing system. Your hearing system
has been adjusted to your particular hearing loss. Your hearing healthcare professional will explain
these adjustments and the special features of your particular model.
Becoming Accustomed to Amplification
While purchasing a hearing system is a major step, it is only one step in a process toward more
comfortable hearing. Successfully adapting to the amplification your hearing system provides takes
time and consistent use.
You will enjoy more benefits from your Interton hearing system by taking the following actions:
• Wearthesystemregularlyinordertogetcomfortablewithusingit.
• Beginbywearingyoursystemforshortperiodsoftimeinquietenvironments.
• Asyougetmorecomfortablewiththesystem,increasethewearingtimeandwearyourhearing
system in multiple types of listening environments.
It may take as long as several months for your brain to get used to all the “new” sounds around you.
Following these suggestions will give your brain time to learn how to interpret amplification and
increase the benefits you get from using an Interton hearing system.
Contents
Your Hearing System 4
On/Off Function 6
Power-on Delay 6
Stand-ByMode 7
VolumeControl 7
ChangingMemoryPrograms 8
DualMicrophoneSystem 9
Proper Placement in the Ear 10
Using the Telephone 12
Telecoil 12
AutophoneFunction 13
Cellular Phone and
Hearing Instrument Compatibility 15
Using assistive Listening systems 16
Removing/InsertingtheBattery 17
LowBatteryWarning 18
BatterySafety 19
Cleaning the Instrument 20
Cleaning the Sound Inlet and Outlet 20
EarwaxManagement 22
When the Hearing System Is Not in Use 22
Things that Can Damage
YourHearingSystem 23
Moisture 23
TemperatureExtremes 23
Rough Treatment 24
Corrosive Substances 24
General Warnings 24
Solving Small Problems 26
GeneralPrecautions 30
Repairs 31
HearingInstrumentIdentication 32
TechnicalSpecications 36
Notes 38

Interton
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SX30
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Vent
Microphones
(Sound Inlets)
Volume Control
(Optional)
Battery Compartment
and On/Off Switch
Scope 4/Scope 6 In-the-Canal (ITC)
Scope 4/Scope 6 In-the-Ear (ITE)
Memory Selector
Manufacturer
Serial Number
Model
Vent
Receiver
(Sound Outlet)

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On/Off Function
The door to the battery compartment serves as the On/Off switch for your
hearing instrument. When the door is fully closed, the instrument is on.
To turn the instrument off, put your fingernail under the nail grip
and pull gently to open the battery door.
Tip: To reduce battery consumption, turn the instrument off
when it is not in use.
Power-on delay
Power-on delay allows you to insert the instrument in your ear without the hearing instru-
ment squealing. It delays the switch-on time by 10 seconds after closing the battery
compartment.Abeepeachsecondispresentedduringthistime.
Stand-By Mode
Stand-by mode reduces battery consumption since only a small amount of power is
used. When in stand-by mode, the hearing instrument will not deliver sound to the ear.
IfyourhearinginstrumenthasaMemorySelector,youcanputtheinstrumentintostand-
bymodebyholdingdowntheMemorySelectorformorethanonesecond.Youwillhear
a series of beeps, indicating that the instrument is now in stand-by mode.
Toreturntofunctionalmode,simplypresstheMemorySelectoronce.
Volume Control
Your hearing instrument may have a volume control. When using your
hearing instrument, you can increase the volume by turning the volume
control forward (toward your face when you are wearing the instru-
ment) and reduce volume by turning it backward.
For each volume step, you will hear a “beep” signal indicating the
change. The loudness of the “beeps” will increase as you turn the
volume up and decrease as you turn it down. If you reach the upper
or lower limit of the volume control range, there will be a different type of “beep” signal
with a lower pitch.

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Changing Memory Programs
Hearing instrument memories are used to store settings optimal in different listening
situations. Your hearing healthcare professional may have programmed multiple memo-
ries into your hearing instruments to accommodate your lifestyle needs.
For future reference, ask your hearing health professional to fill in your memory program
information on the notes page at the back of this guide.
Whenever the hearing instrument is turned on, Memory 1 is automatically activated.
MemoriescanthenbeselectedbypushingtheMemorySelectorbuttonontheinstru-
ment. Your hearing instrument may have up to 4 programs.
Special tones will indicate which memory has been activated. One tone will sound when
Memory1isactivated,twotoneswillsoundwhenMemory2isactivated,etc.Memories
arealwaysactivatedinsequence,forexample,withthreememories:1to2,2to3,3to1.
Consult your hearing healthcare professional if the memory programs in your hearing
instruments need to be reconfigured.
Dual microphone system
If you want to listen to a person in a noisy environment, the microphones in your hearing
instrument can help you to concentrate on the speech. If the microphones are in the di-
rectional mode the background noise will be attenuated. In this mode the sounds in front
of you will be enhanced, so you can hear better the speech of the person you look at.
Yourhearingcarepractitionercanprogramthedeviceintherequiredmodes.
Depending on your hearing instrument and the setting chosen by you and your hearing
care practitioner switching to and from directional mode can be done automatically.

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Proper Placement in the Ear
• Thereisablueindicatorforleftearinstruments,andared
indicator for right ear instruments.
• Holdtheinstrumentwithyourthumbandforenger,
either on the sides (as shown) or above and below.
• Inserttheinstrumentintoyourearcanal.
Do not force the instrument beyond a comfortable point.
• Switchonyourhearinginstrument.
Tip: Insertion can be easier if you gently pull your ear backward
with your other hand. Opening and closing your mouth while
inserting may also be helpful.
If you need further help, your hearing healthcare professional will be glad to show you
how to insert your hearing instrument correctly.
Note: If the instrument irritates your ear in any way, please contact your hearing health-
care professional. You should never attempt to modify the shape of the custom shell
yourself.
Removal
• Gentlymassagebehindyourearlobewithanupwardanddownwardmotiontodis-
lodge the instrument.
• Placeyourthumbonthebottomandforengeronthetopoftheinstrument,and
carefully remove the instrument out of your ear canal with a slight “corkscrew”
motion.
Byexperimenting, youmay nd a method thatis easierfor you.Consultyour hearing
healthcare professional if you have difficulty removing the hearing instrument.

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Using the Telephone While Wearing your Hearing System
Close proximity to a telephone can sometimes cause hearing
instrumentstomakeasquealingsound,alsoknownasfeedback.
Toreducethepotentialforthisproblem,yoursystemisequipped
with a feedback managment system, which greatly reduces the
chance of feedback. Further measures to avoid feedback include
positioning the phone close to the hearing instrument, but not directly
on the instrument. If there is feedback, it may take a few seconds
fortheinstrument’ssignalprocessingtoadapt.Thistechniquemayrequirepractice.
The Telecoil Feature (Optional)
If your hearing system has a built-in telecoil, your hearing healthcare professional can pro-
gram one of your listening programs to take advantage of it. When a telecoil is activated,
the hearing instrument will only detect and process sounds coming from the telephone.
To activate the telecoil you can use the memory selector to activate the appropriate
memory.
To use the telephone while the telecoil is activated, position the telephone near, but not
directly on the instrument. You may need to re-position to find the best reception.
Autophone Function
TheAutophonefunction,allowsyourhearinginstrumenttoautomaticallyswitchtoyour
telephone programme when a telephone receiver is raised to the ear. When the telepho-
ne receiver is removed from the ear, the hearing instrument automatically returns to the
previous listening programme.
Placement of Autophone magnets
InordertoplaceAutophonemagnetsproperly:
1. Clean the telephone receiver thoroughly.
2. Hold the telephone vertically, in a position similar to
when making a telephone call.
3. Place the magnets just below the telephone receiver. If necessary, move the magnet
to another position to improve ease of use and comfort while speaking.
4. Use only recommended cleaning agent to clean the telephone prior to placing the
magnet on the phone.

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Cellular Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility
Hearing instrument performance with cellular phones may vary based on the individual
hearing system or the cell phone being used. If your hearing system and cell phone are
not compatible you may experience a buzzing or clicking noise while using the two in
conjunction. If this is the case with your current hearing system and cell phone, consult
with your hearing healthcare professional to see if there are options to improve the sound
quality.
Measures you can take to prevent this situation:
• Whenpurchasingahearingsystem,besuretotestitwithyourexistingphoneto
determine compatibility.
• Whenshoppingforanewcellphone,besuretotestitwithyourhearingsystem
before purchasing.
For additional guidance, please, consult your cell phone provider.
Autophone usage
Telephones can be used in a normal manner. A short melody will indicate that the
Autophonefeaturehasautomaticallyswitchedthehearinginstrumenttoyourtelephone
programme. Initially, you may need to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the
bestpositionforreliableAutophoneactivationandgoodhearingonthetelephone.
Autophone precautions
1. Keep magnets out of reach of pets, children and mentally challenged persons. If a
magnet is swallowed, please seek advice from a medical practitioner.
2. The magnet used to strengthen the magnetic field of a telephone receiver may affect
functionality of some medical devices or electronic systems. Always keep the magnet
or a telephone equipped with the magnet at least 30 cm (12”) away from pacemakers,
credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.
3. High distortion during dialing or phoning may mean that the magnet is not in the
optimal position relative to the telephone receiver. To avoid the issue, please move the
magnet to another place on the telephone receiver.
4. Only use magnets for autophone use approved by Interton. Consult your hearing
healthcare professional if unsure.

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Using Assistive Listening (Tele-Loop) Systems
Many gathering places are equipped with assistive listening (tele-loop) systems, for
example, in schools, theaters and houses of worship. To take advantage of a tele-loop
system, select the telecoil program. When the telecoil program has been selected,
you will be able to hear a clean sound signal via the tele-loop system. If the instru-
ment goes dead in the telecoil program, this may be because the loop system is not
operating.
If a school, theater or house of worship does not have a tele-loop system, try and sit
as close as possible to the front and use one of the microphone programs.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
Open the battery door by putting your fingernail under the nail
grip and pulling gently until the battery door is completely open.
Remove the used battery from the battery compartment.
Tip: Hold the instrument over a table or a soft surface in case
the battery falls out.
Remove the film from a new battery and place the new battery
into the battery compartment, matching the plus (+) sign on flat
side of the battery to the plus sign in the battery compartment.
Amagnifyingglassandgoodlightingmaybehelpfulinseeingthesesmallmarkings.
Your hearing instrument can only use a particular size battery. ITC instruments will
require either size 10A or 312 batteries. ITE instruments will require either size 13 or
312 batteries. For future reference, record the correct battery size for your hearing
instruments on the service pages at the back of this guide.
Close the battery compartment tightly but do not use force - it should close very easily.
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Tip: Removing the battery when the instrument is not being worn will help prevent
corrosion of the battery contacts.
Corrosion can decrease efficiency, causing excessive battery consumption.
Note:Aweakbatterywillcausereducedsystemperformance.
Low Battery Warning
YourhearingsystemfeaturesaLowBatteryWarningfunctiontogiveyounoticewhen
your battery is getting low.
The instrument will signal when the battery power decreases to a certain level, and
will continue beeping until the instrument automatically switches off.
Tip: It is helpful to keep spare batteries with you in case you need them.
Battery Safety
• Disposeofusedbatteriesproperly.
• Keepbatteriesoutofreachofchildrenorpersonswithdiminishedmentalcapacity.
• Keepbatteriesawayfrompets.
• Donotplacebatteriesinyourmouth.Ifabatteryhasbeenswallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
To prevent batteries from leaking or exploding:
• Donotexposebatteriestotemperatureextremes.
• Donotdisposeofbatteriesinre.
• Donotattempttorechargebatterieswhicharenotspecicallydesignated
rechargeable, or reverse a battery’s polarity.

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Cleaning the Instrument
The surfaces of your instruments should be cleaned after every use. Use a soft cloth
to remove dirt, dust, earwax and residue from cosmetics or colognes. Keeping the
instruments as clean as possible will help avoid
costly repairs.
Only use cleaning products recommended by your
hearing healthcare professional. Please refer to
“Things that Can Damage Your Hearing System”
for more information.
Cleaning the Sound Inlet and Outlet
Refer to the diagram on pages 4-5 to locate the
sound inlet and sound outlet on the hearing instrument.
Cleaning the Microphone Sound Inlet
Keepingthesoundinletcleanwillallowthemicrophone
to function properly. Use the soft brush provided with
your hearing system to remove dust or other debris
from the sound inlet.
Cleaning the Sound Outlet
Earwax or other debris may also collect in the sound outlet. Unless filters
have been installed to block the debris, the cleaning loop provided with your
hearing instrument can easily be used to remove this material.
When using this tool, be careful not to damage or pull the tubing placed at the opening
of the sound outlet. If this is pulled out, the hearing instrument may need to be returned
for repair.
Your hearing healthcare professional can instruct you on how to properly use the cleaning
loop and soft brush.
Note:Ifyourhearingsystemhasbeenequippedwithlters,pleaserefertothe“Earwax
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Earwax Management
Hearing systems are susceptible to damage or poor performance from earwax. If
appropriate, your hearing health professional will have selected and installed an earwax
management system on your instruments.
You will need to discuss with your hearing healthcare professional how to use the
particular earwax management system selected. For future reference, enter this infor-
mation on the service page at the back of this guide.
Note: If the hearing system seems to have lost power because it is not loud enough
and changing the batteries does not help, the filters may be blocked and need to be
changed.
When the Hearing System Is Not in Use
To protect your hearing system when it is not in use, always store it inside its carrying
case. When storing the hearing system for a prolonged period of time, remove the
battery to prevent damage from corrosion.
Things that Can Damage Your Hearing System
Keep in mind that some of your day-to-day routines require that you remove your
hearing system.
Moisture
Avoid getting moisture in the hearing system. It should not be worn in the shower,
bath,orsauna.Donotsubmergetheinstrumentinwaterorotherliquids.
If perspiration or humidity is an issue, you may find it beneficial to use a drying kit
specially designed for hearing systems. To prevent damage, only use drying kits that
are approved by your hearing healthcare professional.
Temperature Extremes
Do not expose your hearing system to extremes of heat.
Some typical situations to avoid:
• Donotwearyourhearingsystemwhenusingahairdryer.
• Donotleaveyourhearingsysteminyourcarorindirectsunlight.
• Donotattempttodryyourhearingsysteminanydeviceotherthananapproved
drying kit.

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Rough Treatment
Protect your hearing system from rough treatment by storing it in the provided carrying
case when it is not in use.
Corrosive Substances
• Non-Approved Cleaning Solutions - Ifyou usecleaningproducts,only use those
recommended by your hearing healthcare professional, as housing can be damaged
by certain cleaning agents such as mineral acids, hydrocarbons (benzol), esters,
alcohols and ketones.
• Debrisfrom Daily Hygiene Routines - Itis suggested you notwear your hearing
system while applying the following: hairspray, cosmetics, colognes, perfumes,
sunscreens, insect repellent, etc.
General Warnings
Hearing instruments can be dangerous if improperly used.
• Donotleaveyourinstrumentinthesun,nearanopenreorinahot,parkedcar.
• Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy rain or in a
moist atmosphere such as steam bath or sauna.
• Shouldyourinstrumentbecomemoist,putitinadessicator.Yourhearingcarepro-
fessional will be happy to counsel on this.
• Removeyourinstrumentwhenapplyingcosmetics,e.g.perfume,aftershave,hair
spray, suntan lotion.
• Instrumentsshouldbeusedonlyasprescribedbyyourhearingcareprofessional.
Incorrect use may result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
• Donotallowotherstouseyourinstrument.Itmaycausepermanentdamage.
• Instrumentusagebychildrenormentallychallengedpersonsshouldbesupervised
at any time.
• DonottakeyourinstrumentintoroomswhereyoureceivetreatmentwithX-raysor
MRI.
• Wearing an instrument might cause an increased production of earwax. In rare
cases, the anti-allergenic materials may cause skin irritation. If so, or if in doubt,
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Feedback,
’whistling’
No sound
• Isyourinstrumentinsertedcorrectly?
• Isthevolumeveryloud?
• Areyouholdingyourhandoranobject(e.g.ahat)too
 closetoaninstrument?
• Isyouearfullofwax?
• Istheinstrumentswitchedon?
• Istheinstrumentswitchedonthetelecoilprogram?
• Isthereabatteryintheinstrument?
• Isthebatterystillgood?
• Isyouearfullofwax?
SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Solving small problems
Your Interton instrument is a reliable one. In case of minor problems or malfunctions, you may be able to solve them yourself.
• Putitinagain
• Reduceit
• Moveyourhandawayorcreatesomemorespacebetween
the instrument and the object
• Visityourphysician
• Switchiton
• Switchittothemicrophoneprogram
• Insertabattery
• Replaceitwithanewone
• Visityourphysician

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Sound is distorted,
spluttering or weak
Battery drains
very quickly
• Isthebatterydead?
• Isthebatterydirty?
• Didyourinstrumentgetmoist?
• Didyouleaveyourhearinginstrument
 switchedonatnight?
• Isthebatteryold?
SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
• Replaceitwithanewone
• Cleanitoruseanewone
• Useadissecator
• Alwaysswitchofftheinstrumentatnight
• Checkthedateonthebatterypackaging

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General Precautions
• Consultaphysicianifyoundaforeignobjectinyourearcanal,ifyouexperience
skin irritation or if excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the instrument.
• Differenttypesofradiation,e.g.fromNMRorCTscanners,maydamagetheinstru-
ment. Therefore, do not wear the instrument during these or other corresponding
scanning procedures. Other types of radiation (burglary alarms, room surveillance
systems,radioequipment,mobiletelephones,etc)willnotdamagetheinstrument.
Theycould,however,momentarilyaffectthesoundqualityorcreatestrangesounds
from the instruments.
• Warning: Do not wear the instrument in mines or other explosive areas, unless
those areas are certified for hearing instrument use.
• Keep the instrument away from children under the age of 3 as it contains small
parts which may present a choking hazard.
Repairs
If your Interton hearing instrument malfunctions, it must be repaired by a qualied
technician. Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would
invalidatethewarranty.IfyourIntertonhearinginstrumentrequiresservice,pleasecon-
tact your hearing care professional for assistance.

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Hearing instrument identification
Your hearing care professional place a check mark in the below table to identify the model
you have received.
Serial number Right:
Serial number Left:
S430
S430HPG
S430-D
S430-DHPG
S440
S440 HPG
ITC
ITC
ITC
ITC
ITC
ITC
Model received Type Hearing care professional
S440-D
S440-D HPG
S450
S450 HPG
S450-D
S450-D HPG
ITE
ITE
ITE
ITE
ITE
ITE
Model received Type Hearing care professional

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Hearing instrument identification
Your hearing care professional place a check mark in the below table to identify the model
you have received.
Serial number Right:
Serial number Left:
S630
S630HPG
S630-D
S630-DHPG
S640
S640 HPG
ITC
ITC
ITC
ITC
ITC
ITC
Model received Type Hearing care professional
S640-D
S640-D HPG
S650
S650 HPG
S650-D
S650-D HPG
ITE
ITE
ITE
ITE
ITE
ITE
Model received Type Hearing care professional

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Technical Specifications
Max.OutputdBSPLaccordingtoIEC-118-7
 S430(ITC) 112dBSPL
 S430-D(ITCwithDualMicrophones) 112dBSPL
 S430HPG(ITCPower) 118dBSPL
 S430-DHPG(ITCPowerwithDualMicrophones) 118dBSPL
 S440(ITEHS) 119dBSPL
 S440-D(ITEHSwithDualMicrophones) 119dBSPL
 S440HPG(ITEHSPower) 125dBSPL
 S440-DHPG(ITEHSPowerwithDualMicrophones) 125dBSPL
 S450(ITEFS) 119dBSPL
 S450-D(ITEFSwithDualMicrophones) 119dBSPL
 S450HPG(ITEFSPower) 125dBSPL
 S450-DHPG(ITEFSPowerwithDualMicrophones) 125dBSPL
Technical Specifications
Max.OutputdBSPLaccordingtoIEC-118-7
 S630(ITC) 112dBSPL
 S630-D(ITCwithDualMicrophones) 112dBSPL
 S630HPG(ITCPower) 118dBSPL
 S630-DHPG(ITCPowerwithDualMicrophones) 118dBSPL
 S640(ITEHS) 119dBSPL
 S640-D(ITEHSwithDualMicrophones) 119dBSPL
 S640HPG(ITEHSPower) 125dBSPL
 S640-DHPG(ITEHSPowerwithDualMicrophones) 125dBSPL
 S650(ITEFS) 119dBSPL
 S650-D(ITEFSwithDualMicrophones) 119dBSPL
 S650HPG(ITEFSPower) 125dBSPL
 S650-DHPG(ITEFSPowerwithDualMicrophones) 125dBSPL

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Notes:
Faceplate/Electronics by: Interton A/S. Any issues relating to
the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC should be directed
to Interton A/S.