NuEar Rhapsody User manual

operations manual
mini Behind-The-Ear

Table of Contents
Identification
Features, Controls and Identification ................................. 2
Preparation
Batteries ............................................................................. 4
Battery Indicator Tones....................................................... 6
Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment ............................ 7
Insertion and Removal
Custom Earmold ............................................................. 10
Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip ................................ 13
Operation
On, Off and Volume Levels .............................................. 16
Multimemory Settings ...................................................... 17
Directional Settings .......................................................... 18
Telephone Use.................................................................. 19
Self Check......................................................................... 21
Summary of Settings ........................................................ 22
Hearing System Care
Instrument Care................................................................ 24
Standard Tubing Care ...................................................... 24
Thin Tubing Care.............................................................. 26
Service and Repair............................................................ 29
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................... 30
Tips for Better Communication
For You ............................................................................. 32
For Your Family and Friends............................................. 33
FDA Information
Required Information ....................................................... 36
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Identification
Features, Controls and Identification
Your hearing system controls include:
1. Earhook and Comfort Fit Solutions
2. Microphone(s)
3. Multimemory button
4. Battery compartment (on/off control)
5. Side indicator RED is for RIGHT ear,
BLUE is for LEFT ear.
6. Tamper resistant battery compartment lock
Your hearing system can be identified by:
7. Location of serial number
8. Location of manufacturer’s name and
model name
Comfort Fit Solutions:
9. Standard Earmold with tubing
10. Thin tube with Instant Fit Earbud
11. Thin tube with Custom Eartip

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Identification
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7SERIAL NUMBER

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Preparation
Batteries
Your hearing system uses a
size 312 battery as its power
source. This battery size can be
identified by the brown 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’s 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.

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Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment
To lock the battery door:
Use an appropriate tool to
slide the recessed switch to
the left until it “clicks” and
the colored mark is visible.
To unlock the battery door:
Slide the recessed switch to
the right until it “clicks” and
the colored mark disappears.
Locking the door is not
necessary for operation.
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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
• 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
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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
m WARNING:
HEARING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES ARE
DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED.
National Button Battery
Ingestion Hotline [phone]

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Insertion and Removal
Custom Earmold
To insert the Custom Earmold and hearing
instrument:
1. HoldtheCustomEarmoldwithyourthumband
forefinger on the outer side near the tubing.
2. Tilt your hand slightly forward and gently insert
the canal tip of the Custom Earmold into your
ear canal.
3. Rotate the Custom Earmold backwards.
4. Softly press the Custom Earmold into place with
your fingertip.
5. Carefully place the BTE behind your ear
wrapping the earhook over the top of your ear.
To remove the hearing instrument and
Custom Earmold:
Take the instrument from behind your ear and
gently pull the Custom Earmold outward. Pulling
lightly down on the ear lobe may help loosen the
Custom Earmold as it is removed.

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Insertion and Removal
Helpful Hints
• Minorirritationandinammationmayoccur
as your ear becomes accustomed to having an
objectinit;ifso,pleasecontactyourhearing
care professional.
• Ifanactualallergicreactionoccurs,alternative
earmoldmaterialsareavailable;contactyour
hearing care professional.
• Severeswelling,dischargefromtheear,
excessive wax, or other unusual conditions
warrant immediate consultation with a physician.

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Insertion and Removal
Insertion and Removal of
Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip
To insert the Instant Fit Earbud or Custom Eartip:
1. Insert the Instant Fit Earbud/Custom Eartip
into your ear canal.
2. Gently wrap the BTE over your ear until it rests
securely behind your ear.
3. Place the earlock in the concha of your ear.
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Insertion and Removal
To remove the hearing instrument
and Instant Fit Earbud:
1. Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear.
2. Remove the hearing instrument from behind
your ear.
3. Gently grasp the tubing at the opening of the ear
canal and pull outward.
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Insertion and Removal
To remove the hearing instrument
and Custom Eartip:
1. Remove the lock from the concha bowl of your ear.
2. Remove the hearing instrument from behind
your ear.
3. Grasp the removal line on the Custom Eartip and
gently pull outward.
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Operation
On, Off and Volume Levels
To turn ON:
Insert a battery and completely close
the battery door.
To turn OFF:
Open the battery door until the battery is
no longer touching the battery contacts.
Your hearing system has been set to a specific
volume level by your hearing care professional. If
sounds are generally too loud or too soft, please
contact your hearing care professional for advice
and adjustment.

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Multimemory Settings
Your hearing care professional
can set up to four hearing
programs for you. These
additional programs are
accessed by pressing the
Multimemory button inward.
When you press the
Multimemory button, you
may hear an indicator or a tone series indicating
the device has changed to the next program.
Your hearing instrument has been set up with the
following environments.
Operation
Program Tone Speech Environment
 1 1Tone One Normal
2 2 Tones Two
3 3 Tones Three
4 4 Tones Four

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Operation
Directional Settings
Your hearing system has directional microphones to
help improve speech understanding in noisy situations.
Your hearing system has been set up with the
followingdirectionalsettings:
Myhearinginstrumenthasdirectionalsettings:
Yes No
Program Directional Setting
1 Automatic Manual Off
2 Automatic Manual Off
3 Automatic Manual Off
4 Automatic Manual Off