ITC Rhapsody 1600 User manual

In-The-Canal
1600
operations manual

Table of Contents
Overview
Features, Controls and Identification ............................ 2
Preparation
Batteries ........................................................................ 4
Battery Indicator Tones ................................................. 6
Insertion and Removal................................................... 8
Operation
On, Off and Volume Levels with No Volume Control.. 11
On, Off and Volume Levels with Volume Control........ 12
Multimemory Settings ................................................. 14
Directional Microphones ............................................. 16
Directional Settings ..................................................... 16
Telephone Use ............................................................ 18
Self Check ................................................................... 22
Reminder..................................................................... 23
Summary of Settings ................................................... 24
Hearing System Care
Instrument Care........................................................... 26
Service and Repair ...................................................... 28
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................... 29
Tips for Better Communication
For You ........................................................................ 30
For Your Family and Friends........................................ 31
FDA Information
Required Information .................................................. 32
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Overview
Features, Controls and Identification
Your hearing system controls include:
1. Microphone opening(s)
2. Battery compartment (on/off control)
3. Vent (optional)
4. Receiver opening
Your hearing system can be identified by:
5. Location of serial number: RED Right
BLUE Left

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Overview
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Multimemory
Button (Optional)
Volume Control
(Optional)

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Preparation
Batteries
Your hearing system uses
either a size 10 or 312
battery as its power source.
This battery size can be
identified by the yellow (10)
or brown (312) color code
on the packaging.
To insert or replace
the battery:
1. Use the nail grip on the battery door.
2. Open the battery door gently and remove
the old battery.
3. Remove the tab from the new battery.
4. Line up the battery’s plus “+” sign (flat side of
the battery) with the “+” on the battery door.
5. Close the battery door.

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Preparation
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Preparation
Battery Indicator Tones
An indicator will sound when the battery
voltage is low. You have approximately
20 minutes* to replace the battery. A different
tone lasting two seconds will sound just before
the battery stops working.
* Actual time between low battery indicator and shut
down will vary depending on environmental noise levels
and brand of battery used.
Helpful Hints
• NEVERFORCETHEDOORSHUT;thiscould
resultinseriousdamage;ifthedoorwillnot
close securely, check that the battery is inserted
correctly
• Donotopenthebatterydoortoofarordamage
is likely to occur
• Becauseoftheirsize,it’sagoodideatochange
and replace batteries above a table or desk
to reduce the risk of dropping the instrument
or battery

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• Disposeofusedbatteriesimmediatelyinthe
proper waste or recycling container
• Becausebatteriescanvaryinsizeand
performance, your hearing care professional
is your best source for lifespan estimates and
verification that you are using the proper size
and type
Warnings
Batteries are dangerous if swallowed. To help
prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries:
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Check your medications before taking them
– batteries have been mistaken for pills
Never put batteries in your mouth, as they can
easily be swallowed
 NationalButtonBatteryIngestionHotline:
202-625-3333
Preparation

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Preparation
Insertion and Removal
To insert the hearing instrument:
1. Holdtheinstrumentwithyourthumband
forefinger on the outer edges of the case.
2. Tilt your hand slightly forward and gently insert
the canal tip of the instrument into your ear canal
and rotate the instrument backward.
3. Softly press the instrument into place with
your fingertip.
To remove the hearing instrument:
Grasp the instrument with your thumb and
forenger;gentlyrotateitasyoupulloutward.