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BTE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
HIT PRO/HIT

Thank you
Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing.
To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that
your new hearing instruments are of the highest quality and that they are easy to
use and maintain.
We recommend that you read this manual carefully to achieve the maximum benefit
of your new hearing instruments.
Congratulations on your decision to actively improve your hearing with the most
advanced hearing technology in the market.
Contents
Instrument View BTE – 312 5a
Instrument View BTE – 13 5b
Instrument View BTE – Power 5c
Instrument View BTE with Corda
 d
Changing batteries 7
Turning your instrument ON and OFF 9
Left/Right ear marking 10
Putting on your instrument with earmold 11
Putting on your hearing instruments with a Corda
(thin tube) 12
Push-button 13
Programs (Optional) 15
Volume Control (Optional) 17
Stand-by (Optional) 18
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) BTE 312 21a
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) BTE 13 and BTE Power 21b
Telecoil (Optional) 23
Auto Phone (Optional) 24
DAI (Direct Audio Input) 26

5a
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please familiarize yourself with the entire contents of this booklet before using your
hearing instruments. It contains instructions and important information about the use
and handling of your hearing instruments and batteries.
Instrument View BTE – 312
Battery size: 312
FM 28
Caring for your hearing instrument 30
How to change Corda
(thin tube) 35
Cleaning your hearing instrument with Corda
(thin tube) 36
Daily maintenance with Corda
(thin tube) Domes 37
Changing the CordaDome 38
Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals 40
Seven easy steps to better hearing 41
Common problems and their solutions 46
Warnings Yellow Pages
Microphone
openings
Push-button/
Volume Control
(Optional) Earmold
Battery door
Sound hook Plastic tube
Sound outlet
Ventilation
opening

5b
Instrument view BTE – 13
Battery size: 13
Microphone
openings
Push-button/
Volume Control
(Optional) Earmold
Battery door
Sound hook Plastic tube
Sound outlet
Ventilation
opening

5c
Instrument view BTE – Power
Battery size: 13
Microphone
openings
Push-button/
Volume Control
(Optional) Earmold
Battery door
Sound hook Plastic tube
Sound outlet
Ventilation
opening

5d
Instrument View BTE with Corda

Not available for BTE Power
Thin tube
Dome
Ear grip
Microphone
openings
Battery door
Your ear piece:
Custom Mold
Plus dome
Open dome:
Small
Medium
Large
Battery size 312 Battery size 13
Push-button/
Volume Control
(Optional)

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Changing batteries
The correct battery size appears in the “Instrument View”
in the first section of this document.
A worn out battery should be removed immediately
and disposed of according to local regulations.
When the battery power is low, you will hear  beeps.
This pre-warning starts when the battery has only a
few hours of operation left. The pre-warning will be
repeated in moderate intervals to indicate it is time to
change the battery.
If the battery runs out, the instrument turns off. When
that happens,  beeps are played to indicate that the
instrument is no longer operating.
This is not an indication of a malfunction.

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To replace the battery, follow these instructions:
Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge on the bottom of the•
instrument. To assist with the handling of the batteries, the magnet at the end of the
MultiTool can be used to help you.
Remove the sticky label from the + side of the new battery.•
The new battery may be inserted by using the magnetic end of the MultiTool. Ensure•
that the positive (+) marking faces the positive (+) sign printed on the battery door.
Close the battery door.
If any moisture is on the battery surface, it should be
wiped off before use. When you change the battery,
it will take a few seconds before the battery works
to full capacity. MultiTool
Turning your instrument ON and OFF
Turn ON your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery
in place. When the battery door is closed the instrument will start up by playing a jingle.
This indicates that the battery is working and the instrument is operating.
Turn OFF your hearing instrument by opening the battery door slightly until a “click” is felt.
To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing instrument is switched off when you are
not wearing it.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Open the battery compartment
fully to allow air to circulate
whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, especially
at night!
ON
Click
OFF
Click

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Left/Right ear marking
Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have
two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your
right. That is why it is important to distinguish between the left hearing instrument and
the right.
In order to easily identify whether it is the left ear or right ear instrument, color markings
may be applied inside the battery door.
A blue dot marks the LEFT instrument.
A red dot marks the RIGHT instrument.
Putting on your instrument with earmold
Place the tip of the earmold in your ear canal, twisting
slightly, making sure that the top part of the earmold (A)
is pushed behind and under the fold (B) of your ear.
Gently pull up your ear and press the earmold in the
direction of the ear canal.
With the earmold positioned correctly in your ear, place
the hearing instrument behind your ear by lifting its
lower part and sliding it over the top of your ear.
A
B

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Push-button
Your hearing instrument has a push-button to adjust volume and to switch between
different programs.
The push-button can be activated by pressing either the upper part (UP)
or the lower part (DOWN).
UP
DOWN
Putting on your hearing instruments
with a Corda
(thin tube)
Not available for BTE Power
Putting on your hearing instrument with a thin tube correctly every
time takes practice:
Place the hearing instrument behind your ear.1.
Hold the bend of the tube between your thumb and index finger.2.
The dome should point towards the ear canal opening.
Gently push the dome into your ear canal until the sound tube
sits close against the side of your head.
Position the ear grip in the concha using your index finger. Look3.
in a mirror. If the sound tube is sticking out from your ear, the
dome has not been placed correctly in the ear canal. If the ear
grip is visibly sticking out from your ear it has not been posi-
tioned correctly. To remove the instrument pull the bend of the
tube.
Dome
Concha
1
2
3

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Programs (Optional)
Your hearing instrument can have up to  different programs.
When switching between the different programs, your hearing instrument will beep.
The number of beeps will indicate which program you are using.
eOne beep, when you switch to program 
ee Two beeps, when you switch to program 
eee Three beeps, when you switch to program 
eeee Four beeps, when you switch to program 
The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of  functionalities.
Left Right
Program shift:
Short push to change program.
Volume control:
Short push to adjust the volume.
Both volume control and program shift:
Short push to adjust the volume and long push (about  seconds) to
shift the program.
To be filled out by your Hearing Care Professional!

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Press the upper part to go forward in the program cycle e.g from P-P.
Press the lower part to go backward in the program cycle e.g from P-P.
Below you can see a description of the programs available in your hearing instrument.
Prg. 1:
Prg. 2:
Prg. 3:
Prg. 4:
To be filled out by your Hearing Care Professional!
Volume Control (Optional)
A volume control may be activated.
The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations
to the level you feel comfortable with.
To increase volume: short press on the upper part of the push-button.
To decrease volume: short press on the lower part of the push-button.
You will hear a beep when you increase or decrease the volume.
When the hearing instrument is turned on, it starts up at a preferred volume level.
When adjusting the volume control to the preferred level, this is indicated by two
short beeps.
Backward
Forward

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Stand-by (Optional)
Push the button for a minimum of  seconds to set the instrument in stand-by mode.
To reactivate the instrument, push the button briefly again.
Use the stand-by function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the
instrument on.
Note: pushing either side of the button will set the
instrument on stand-by.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the stand-by function as a switch off as the hearing aid still draws power
from the battery in this mode.
OR
Push 3 sec

21a
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional)
BTE 312
This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people
with learning difficulties.
Instructions
To lock the battery door:
Make sure the door is completely closed. Use the screwdriver in the
MultiTool to turn the tamper-resistant screw to the locked position.
To unlock the battery door:
Use the screwdriver in the MultiTool to turn the tamper-resistant screw
to the unlocked position. The battery door can be opened as usual.
Important: Do not force the battery door beyond its fully opened position.
Insert the battery correctly. Excessive force can deform the battery door,
which will reduce its tamper resistant effectiveness.

21b
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional)
BTE 13 and BTE Power
This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people
with learning difficulties.
The battery door is designed only to be opened by
using a tool. Use the MultiTool to unlock the door
by inserting it into the slit in the bottom of the
hearing instrument and push on the door to open.
Important: Do not force the battery door beyond its
fully opened position. Insert the battery correctly.
Excessive force can deform the battery door, which
will reduce its tamper resistant effectiveness.

23
Telecoil (Optional)
The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation.
The telecoil is meant for telephone conversations and for loop systems in e.g. theaters,
churches or lecture rooms.
The telecoil is activated by the push-button as switching between programs. When activated,
you will hear a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program.
See “Programs” for where the telecoil program is placed.

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Auto Phone (Optional)
Your hearing instrument may have a built-in Auto Phone functionality. When the hearing
instrument is close to a telephone receiver, the Auto Phone will activate a Phone Program.
When the Phone Program is activated you will hear a number of beeps.
When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically
return to the previous program.
Not all telephones can activate the Auto Phone. The
telephone receiver must have a special magnet fitted.
Please follow the separate instructions for mounting the
magnet, which is available from your Hearing Care
Professional.
WARNING
If you use an Auto Phone magnet:
Keep magnets out of reach of children and pets. If a magnet is swallowed,•
see a doctor immediately.
Do not keep the magnet in a breast pocket and always keep it•  inches away
from active implantable devices. Preferably, use the telephone with magnet on the
opposite side of the body from a pacemaker or other active implantable device.
Keep the magnet•  inches away from credit cards and other magnetically
sensitive devices.

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DAI (Direct Audio Input)
If your hearing instrument is connected by means of a DAI adaptor with an external
sound source, like a media player/MP3 or hand mic, the signals of these devices will
be directly transferred to your hearing instrument.
Mounting of the DAI adaptor
Start by opening the battery door and slide the DAI adaptor
onto the instrument.
Then insert the DAI cord into the adaptor.
When the DAI adaptor is connected, the instrument will
automatically switch to a combination of a DAI program
and the microphone input of the instrument.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
When the DAI is connected to mains-operated equipment, this equipment must
comply with IEC-60065, IEC-60601 or equivalent safety standards.
If you would like the DAI program alone, you can switch to the next program by using the
program switch button.
As long as the DAI adaptor is connected to the instrument, two programs will automatically
be added after the standard programs which have been programmed into your hearing
instrument by your Hearing Care Professional.
Instrument
DAI cord
connector
DAI adaptor

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FM
An FM receiver enables the hearing instrument to receive signals directly from an
external wireless FM transmitter.
Mounting of the FM receiver
Start by opening the battery door. Slide the FM receiver
onto the instrument.
As long as the FM receiver is connected to the instrument,
two FM programs will automatically be added after any
standard programs that have been programmed into your
instrument by your Hearing Care Professional.
When the FM receiver is connected and turned on, the
instrument will automatically switch to a program that receives
signals from the microphone in combination with an external
wireless FM transmitter.
If you would like to receive input from the FM transmitter alone, you can advance to the
next FM program by using the program switch button.
With the FM receiver mounted, the push button of the hearing instrument can be used to
switch back and forth between standard programs and FM programs.
For detailed instructions on handling and use of the FM receiver, refer directly to the
dedicated receiver guide.
Instrument
FM receiver

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Caring for your hearing instrument
Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet or the
ventilation opening of your ear mold. To prevent wax accumulation causing a change
in performance, the guidelines in this section should be followed.
When handling a hearing instrument, keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you
drop it.
Before retiring at night:
Make sure that there is no ear wax in any of the earmold openings since it may reduce•
the hearing instrument’s efficiency.
Open the battery door to allow air to circulate.•
Cleaning the instrument
The multi-purpose tool contains a brush for the special purpose of cleaning your
instruments. This should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your
hearing instruments.
BrushCover Handle
Magnet
Screwdriver
MultiTool