Miracle-Ear MEMINI ITE User manual

MEMINI ITE, ITC, CIC & IIC
with GENIUS™2.0 Technology User Manual
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Content
Welcome 4
Your hearing aids 4
Hearing aid type 4
Getting to know your hearing aids 5
Components and names 5
Controls 7
Settings 9
Features 9
Batteries 10
Battery size and handling tips 10
Replacing batteries 10
Daily use 11
Turning on and off 11
Inserting and removing the Hearing aids 13
Adjusting the volume 14
Changing the hearing program 15
Further adjustments (optional) 15
Special listening situations 15
On the phone 15
Audio induction loops / telecoil 18
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Maintenance and care 19
Hearing aids 19
Professional maintenance 20
Further information 20
Safety information 20
Wireless functionality 20
Accessories 21
Troubleshooting 21
Service information 23
Symbols:
Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol
WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE!
WARNING points out a situation that could lead to
serious injuries, CAUTION indicates a situation that
could lead to minor and moderate injuries.
NOTICE indicates possible property damage.
Advice and tips on how to handle your device better.
Instruction. Indicates that something has to be done.
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing Miracle-Ear®hearing aids to accompany
you through everyday life. Like anything new, it may take you a
little time to become familiar with them.
This manual, along with support from your Hearing Care
Specialist, will help you understand the advantages and greater
quality of life your hearing aids offer.
To receive the most benefit from your hearing aids, it is
recommended that you wear them every day, all day. This will
help you get adjusted to them.
CAUTION
It is important to read this user manual and the safety
manual thoroughly and completely. Follow the safety
information to avoid damage or injury.
Your Hearing Aids
This user manual describes optional features that your
hearing aids may or may not have.
Ask your Hearing Care Specialist to indicate the features
that are valid for your Hearing aids.
Hearing aid type
Your Hearing aids are customized models that have been
individually manufactured based on the anatomy of your ears.
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They are worn directly in the ear, either in the bowl of the ear
or deep inside the ear canal. They are not inteded for children
under the age of 3 years or persons with a developmental age
of under 3 years.
Getting to know your hearing aids
It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new hearing
aids. With the aids in your hand try using the controls and note
their location on the aid. This will make it easier for you to feel
and press the controls while wearing the hearing aids.
If you have problems pressing the controls of your
hearing aids while wearing them, you can ask your
Hearing Care Specialist about a remote control option.
Components and names
This user manual describes several types of hearing aids. Use
the following pictures to identify the type of hearing aid that
you use.
Note that the push button, volume control wheel and vent are
individually positioned on your hearing aid to best suit your ear.
The appearance of your hearing aids may therefore differ from
that of those pictured.
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ITE (In The Ear)
Microphone
Battery compartment
Push button (optional)
Volume control wheel (optional)
Vent (optional)
ITC / HS (In The Canal) with controls
Microphone
Push button (optional)
Battery compartment
Volume control wheel (optional)
Vent (optional)
CIC / Mirage (Completely In the Canal)
Microphone
Battery compartment
(with optional push button
function – for CIC only)
Vent (optional)
Removal cord
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Controls
With the controls you can, for example, adjust the volume
or switch hearing programs. Your hearing aids either have a
push button, a volume control wheel, or no control at all.
Your Hearing Care Specialist has programmed your desired
functions to the controls.
Control Left Right
Push button
Battery Compartment with push button
Volume control wheel
No control
If your hearing aids have wireless functionality, you can
also use a remote control or a smartphone app to control
them.
Push button function L R
Press <1 second:
Program change
Volume up
Volume down
Tinnitus control feature level up
Tinnitus control feature level down
Press > 3 seconds:
Standby/turn on
L = Left, R = Right
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Volume control wheel function
Increase volume:
Rotate wheel forward.
Decrease volume:
Rotate wheel backward.
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Settings
Hearing programs
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Read more in section “Changing the hearing program.”
Features
Features
Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of hearing
aids. Read more in section “Turning on and off.”
AutoPhone™automatically switches to the telphone
program when the telephone receiver approaches the ear.
Phone Surround transmits the telephone call into both ears
when the telepone receiver is held to either ear. Read more
in section “on the phone”
The tinnitus control feature generates a soft noise to distract
you from your tinnitus.
A telecoil is built into the aid, so it can connect with audio
induction loops. Read more in section “Audio induction
loops.”
The binaural wireless 3.0 functionality enables simultaneous
control of both hearing aids. Read more in section
“Wireless functionality”.
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Batteries
When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or you will
hear an alert signal. The battery type will determine how long
you have to replace the battery.
Battery size and handling tips
Ask your Hearing Care Specialist for recommended batteries.
Battery size: 10 312 13
■ Always use the correct battery size for your hearing aids.
■ Remove the batteries if you intend not to use the hearing
aids for several days.
■ Always carry spare batteries.
■ Remove empty batteries immediately and follow your local
recycling rules for battery disposal.
Replacing batteries
Removing the battery:
XOpen the battery
compartment.
XRemove the battery by hand.
Inserting the battery:
XIf the battery has a protective film, remove it
only when you are ready to use the battery.
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X
Insert the battery with the “+” symbol
facing upwards.
XCarefully close the battery
compartment. If you feel resistance, the
battery is not inserted correctly.
Do not attempt to close the battery
compartment by force. It can be damaged.
Daily use
Turning on and off
You have the following options to turn your hearing aids on
or off.
Via battery compartment:
XTurning on: Close the battery compartment.
The default volume and hearing program are set.
XTurning off: Open the battery compartment to the first catch.
Via push button:
XTurning on or off: Press and hold the push button for
several seconds. Refer to section “Controls” for the settings of
your controls.
After turning on, the previously used volume and hearing
program remain set.
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Via remote control:
For detailed information and instructions refer to the
GENIUSlink User Manual or the Remote Control User Manual
for ME Control or ask your Hearing Care Specialist.
XFollow the instructions in the Remote Control User Manual.
After turning on, the previously used volume and hearing
program remain set.
When wearing the hearing aids, an alert tone can indicate when
an aid is being turned on or off.
When the power-on delay is activated, the hearing aids turn on
after a delay of several seconds. During this time you can insert
the hearing aids into your ears without experiencing unpleasant
feedback/whistling.
The “power-on delay” can be activated by your Hearing Care
Specialist.
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Inserting and removing the hearing aids
Your hearing aids have been fine-tuned for your right and left
ear. The color of the labeling on the hearing aids indicates the
side:
red labeling = right ear
blue labeling = left ear
Inserting a hearing aid:
XCarefully push the hearing aid into
the ear canal.
XTwist it slightly until it sits well.
Open and close your mouth to
avoid accumulation of air in the
ear canal.
For Mirage™models:
XPay special attention to the removal cord indicating the bottom.
It may be helpful to insert the right hearing aid with the
right hand and the left hearing aid with the left hand.
If you have problems inserting the hearing aid, use the
other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards. This
opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the hearing aid.
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Removing a hearing aid:
NOTICE
Never pull on the battery compartment door or volume
control wheel to remove the hearing aid. This could
damage your hearing aid.
XPush lightly on the back of your ear to loosen the hearing
aid.
XIf your hearing aid is equipped with a removal cord, remove the
hearing aid by pulling the removal cord towards the back of
your head.
XFor all other hearing aids: Grip
the hearing aid in the ear canal
with two fingers and pull it
carefully out.
Clean and dry your hearing aids
after usage. Read more in section
“Maintenance and care”.
Adjusting the volume
Your hearing aids automatically adjust the volume to the
listening situation.
XIf you prefer manual volume adjustment, you can either
rotate the volume control wheel, briefly press the
push button or use a remote control.
Refer to section “Controls” for the settings of your controls.
An optional signal tone can indicate the volume change. Once
the maximum or minimum volume has been reached, you may
hear an optional signal tone.
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Changing the hearing program
Depending on the listening situation, your hearing aids
automatically adjust their sound.
Your hearing aids may also haveup to six hearing programs
which allow you to change the sound, if needed.
An optional signal tone can indicate the program change.
XTo change the hearing program, press the push button
briefly or use a remote control.
Refer to section “Controls” for the setting of your controls. Refer
to section “Settings” for a list of your hearing programs.
If the AutoPhone or Phone Surround function is
activated, the hearing program switches automatically
to a telephone program when the telephone receiver is
close to the ear. Read more in section “On the phone”.
Further adjustments (optional)
The controls of your hearing aids can also be used to change,
for example, the tinnitus control feature level.
Refer to section “Controls” for the setting of your controls.
Special listening situations
On the phone
When you are on the phone, turn the receiver
slightly so that it does not completely cover
your ear.
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Telephone program
You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone. Ask
your Hearing Care Specialist to configure a telephone program.
XSwitch to the telephone program whenever you are on the
phone or use the automatic program switch.
If a telephone program or the automatic program switch are
configured for your hearing aids, it is listed in section “Settings”.
Automatic program switch (AutoPhone) or Phone
Surround
Your hearing aid can automatically select the telephone
program when you bring the telephone handset close to the
hearing aid. Phone Surround even transmits the call into both
ears. When you are finished speaking on the phone, move the
handset away from the hearing aid and microphone mode will
re-engage.
If you want to use this function, ask your Hearing Care Specialist
to do the following:
• Activate the AutoPhone or the Phone Surround function.
• Check the telephone receiver’s magnetic field.
For the automatic program switch, your hearing aid detects the
telephone receiver’s magnetic field. Not all telephones produce
a magnetic field strong enough to activate this function. In this
case, you can use the Miracle-Ear Phone Surround magnet,
which is available as an accessory, and attach it to the telephone
receiver.
See the Phone Surround magnet user manual for instructions
on how to position the magnet.
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NOTICE
Use the approved Phone Surround magnet only. Ask
your Hearing Care Specialist for this accessory.
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Audio induction loops
Some telephones and public places like theatres offer the audio
signal (music and speech) via an audio induction loop. With this
system, your hearing aids can directly receive the desired signal
– without distracting noise in the environment.
You can usually recognize audio induction loop
systems by certain signs.
Whether a telecoil is built into your hearing aids is listed in
section “Settings”. If a telecoil is built in, you have the following
options.
Ask your Hearing Care Specialist to configure a telecoil
program.
XSwitch to the telecoil program whenever you are in a place
with an audio induction loop.
If a telecoil program is configured for your hearing aids, it is
listed in section “Settings”.
Telecoil program and remote control
NOTICE
For hearing aids with wireless connectivity:
When the telecoil program is active, the remote control
may cause a pulsing noise.
XUse the remote control with a distance greater than
4 inches (10 cm).
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