Ovation Shift Base User manual

Instruction Manual
Ovation Shift

www.OvationHearing.com
1-800-595-8101

Contents
4 General Description
6 Components
7 Battery Information
8 Preparing for Use
9 Inserting a Battery
11 Wearing Your Ovation Shift
12 Set-Up–BaseModel
14 Set-Up–Plus Model
17 Daily Use
18 Care
21 Do’s and Don’ts
23 Troubleshooting Tips
26 How to Reset
27 Warranty and Owner Information

TuneAmp FOCUS SET-UP (continued)General Description
NOTE: Both models are the same in appearance. To
determine which model you have, look at the inside of
the battery door. If you see a blue dot, you have the Base
model. If there’s an empty space, you have the Plus model.
4General Description
Ovation Shift comes in two models:
Shift Base and Shift Plus.
Shift Base has a single microphone that picks
up sounds from all directions. It is ideal for quiet
listening environments.
Shift Plus has two microphones, offering true
directionality for those times that you want to suppress
background noise. The Shift Plus model is ideal if your
lifestyle includes a variety of environments. This model
works great in quiet environments PLUS it allows you
to focus on sounds coming from a particular direction
in noisier situations.
BASIC
FOCUS
OMNI
FOCUS

General Description 5
Ovation Shift comes standard with two common size thin tubes (left and
right) fitted with sleeve tips that will fit most users. A vented dome is also
included, in case you decide you want more bass sounds. (SEE PAGE 8.)
The thin tube delivers amplified sound from the Shift into your ear. It is
important for the sound tube and tip to fit properly in your ear. If you
need a different size tip or tube, call 1-800-595-8101 or visit
www.OvationHearing.com to purchase the appropriate size.
The patented rocker switch is used during initial set up to lock in your
desired amplification setting. Once your amplification selection is made,
the rocker switch also serves as a digital volume control. (SEE PAGE 13.)
On the Plus model, the rocker switch is also used to toggle between
programs for quiet or noisy environments. (SEE PAGE 15.)

Components
6Components
TIPS
TUBES
X-Small 0B
Small 1B
Medium 2B
Large 3B
THIN TUBE
(for sound)
TIP
(Sleeve or Vented Dome)
See illustrations at right
RETAINING
LOCK
TUBE CONNECTOR HEAD
MICROPHONE
2nd MICROPHONE
(Plus Model only)
ROCKER SWITCH /
VOLUME CONTROL
AMPLIFIER CASE
BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR
The Shift is turned off by opening the
battery compartment door part way.
VENTED DOME
CLOSED DOME
CLEANING LINE
SLEEVE

Battery Information 7
Ovation Shift uses a commonly available 312
zinc air battery. With normal full-time use, the
battery will last approximately seven days.
When the battery is depleted, remove and
replace it immediately. Replacements may be
purchased at www.OvationHearing.com.
When not in use, be sure to turn your Shift off by
opening the battery door part way. (FIGURE 3, PG. 9)
Low Battery Warning
For your convenience, your Shift warns you when
the battery is almost depleted. You will hear three
sets of double beeps every 10 minutes, which
indicates it’s time to change the battery. Once the
voltage drops below 0.95V, the device emits six
sets of double beeps, then shuts down.
Important —
Always discard
used batteries.
Small batteries
can be harmful
if swallowed.
Keep batteries
out of reach of
pets and small
children. In case
of ingestion, seek
medical attention
immediately and
call (collect, if
necessary) the
National Battery
Ingestion Hotline
at 202-625-3333.
For more info visit
www.poison.org/battery
Battery Information

Preparing for Use
FIGURE 2FIGURE 1
8Preparing for Use
Ovation Shift comes with two standard tubes (left and right). Tubes are
marked with red lettering for the right ear and blue lettering for the left
ear (FIGURE 1). Your Shift comes with a “sleeve” tip already installed on the
tube. If you want more bass sound, remove the sleeve tip and substitute
the dome tip provided. (The tips simply pull straight off.)
Connecting the Tube
Align the tube connector end with the end of the case, then push the
tube straight onto the sound post until it snaps into place. (FIGURE 2)
Text represents size
of tube. Color of text
indicates right or left.
Red=right Blue=left
TIPS
VENTED DOME
CLOSED DOME
SLEEVE

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
Inserting a Battery 9
1Lift the notch at the edge of the battery compartment and swivel
open the door of the battery compartment. (FIGURE 3)
2Remove the brown-colored tab on a new battery (size 312).
Insert the battery with the positive “+” side facing up.
Notice the “+” on the edge of the battery door to assist you in
finding the proper orientation. (FIGURE 4)
3Gently close the battery door. It should close easily; do not force
the door closed. (FIGURE 5)
Inserting a Battery

Inserting a Battery (continued)
ON–When the battery door is
completely closed, your Shift is on.
OFF–To turn off your Shift, open the
battery door part way.
FIGURE 5
10 Inserting a Battery
If resistance is experienced while closing the battery door, make sure the
battery is inserted properly. When the battery door is completely closed,
your Ovation Shift is ready for operation.
Place the Shift over your ear. Grab the loose end of the tubing and gently
insert the tip into the ear canal. Position the retaining lock in the bowl of
the ear. (FIGURE 6)

FIGURE 6
Wearing Your Ovaation Shift 11
When properly inserted, the tubing will lay close to the head around the
front of the ear and into the canal. You can check this by moving your
finger down the tubing, into the ear. Using a mirror at first may be helpful
to properly position the device.
If the tip doesn’t stay in your ear, you may need a different length
thin tube.
Wearing Your Ovation Shift

SHIFT BASE SET-UP
FIGURE 7
12 BASE Model Set-Up
Shift Base (For Plus model, skip to page 14)
Selecting Your Amplification Setting
With a fresh battery in your Ovation Shift and wearing the Shift, you are
ready to choose an amplification setting.
Start out in a quiet environment. The first time
you turn your Shift on, it will be at the lowest
amplification setting. How does it sound?
To try the next level of amplification, press
and release the upper portion of the rocker
switch (FIGURE 7). You will hear two beeps,
indicating you are now in Amplification
Setting 2.
What you are doing is sampling the
available acoustic settings. There are
four different settings for you to try.
UPPER PORTION
LOWER PORTION
ROCKER
SWITCH

BASE Model Set-Up 13
You can press either the upper or lower portion of the rocker switch to try
out the different amplification settings. You may take as long as you want
to decide which setting you like best.
Once you’ve made your decision, press and HOLD the rocker switch for
fifteen seconds, until you hear a long beep. (Pressing and holding either
the upper or lower portion of the rocker switch locks in your setting.) You
have now locked in your Amplification Setting.
Congratulations! Your setup is complete. Ovation Shift
remembers your preferred amplification setting from now on.
From this point forward, the rocker switch acts as a volume control.
To increase volume: tap the upper portion of the rocker switch.
To decrease volume: tap the lower portion of the rocker switch.
NOTE: If you decide later that you want to reset your Ovation Shift to
a different amplification setting, see page 26.

SHIFT PLUS SET-UP
FIGURE 8
14 PLUS Model Set-Up
Shift Plus (For Base model, see page 12)
Selecting Your Amplification Setting
With a fresh battery in your Ovation Shift and wearing the Shift, you are
ready to choose an amplification setting.
Start out in a quiet environment. The first time
you turn your Shift on, it will be at the lowest
amplification setting. How does it sound?
To try the next level of amplification, press
and release the upper portion of the rocker
switch. (FIGURE 8) You will hear two beeps,
indicating you are now in Amplification
Setting 2.
What you are doing is sampling the
available acoustic settings for quiet
environments. There are four different
settings for you to try.
UPPER PORTION
LOWER PORTION
ROCKER
SWITCH

PLUS Model Set-Up 15
You can press either the upper or lower portion of the rocker switch to try
out the different amplification settings. You may take as long as you want
to decide which setting you like best.
Once you’ve made your decision, press and HOLD the rocker switch for
fifteen seconds, until you hear a long beep. (Pressing and holding the
upper or lower portion of the rocker switch locks in your setting.) You
have now locked in your amplification setting, and you now have two
programs available – Quiet and Noise.
Congratulations! Your setup is complete. Ovation Shift
remembers your preferred amplification setting from now on.
From this point forward, the rocker switch provides two functions:
to change the volume and to switch between Quiet and Noise programs.
To increase volume: tap the upper portion of the rocker switch.
To decrease volume: tap the lower portion of the rocker switch.
To change programs: Press and hold the rocker switch for five seconds
and release. For Noise mode: Press and hold upper portion of rocker switch
for five seconds and release.

SHIFT PLUS SET-UP (continued)
16 PLUS Model Set-Up
For Quiet mode: Press and hold lower
portion of rocker switch for five seconds
and release.
Once you release the switch, you will hear a special sound that indicates
which program you have just entered. Quiet program– you will hear a
beep. Noise program – you will hear a “shhhh” sound.
Every time you turn on your Shift Plus, it will start out in the Quiet program,
at the amplification level you locked in previously. To switch to the Noise
program, press and hold the upper portion of the rocker switch for five
seconds and release. To switch back to the Quiet program press and
hold the lower portion of the rocker switch for five seconds and release.
In both programs you can still make minor adjustments to the volume by
quickly tapping the rocker switch.
NOTE: If you decide later that you want to reset your Ovation Shift to a
different amplification setting, see page 26.
QUIET BEEP
NOISE* NOISE BURST (Shhhh)
*Available in Plus model only.

Daily Use 17
ON–When the battery door is completely closed, your Shift is on.
OFF –Open the battery door part way to turn off your Shift.
Shift Base: You have one program available–Quiet. You can still
adjust the volume by tapping the rocker switch.
Shift Plus: You now have two programs available–Quiet
and Noise. To switch between Quiet and Noise
programs, press and hold the rocker switch for FIVE
(5) seconds and release. You will hear a confirmation
tone: a single beep for Quiet, “Shhh” for Noise. In
either program, you can still adjust the volume by
quickly tapping the rocker switch.
Important: To extend the battery life, turn off your Shift by opening the
battery door whenever the device is not in use.
Be sure to keep your Shift dry at all times. See page 21 for additional
tips on caring for your Shift.
Daily Use (Base and Plus)

Care
FIGURE 9
18 Care
The following instructions will assist in extending the life of your Ovation
Shift device.
Cleaning the Exterior
You should inspect and clean your Shift every day. To clean, gently wipe
the surface with a soft, dry cloth or a moist non-alcohol disinfecting wipe.
Do not allow water or liquid to enter any openings.
The most common causes of amplifier problems are moisture and wax.
The daily use of a drybox is recommended to reduce moisture and wax
buildup. Dryboxes are available at
www.OvationHearing.com.
Cleaning the Tip and Tube
Remove the tube from the case by
twisting the tube connector at least
45° then pulling it off. (FIGURE 9)

CLEANING LINE
FIGURE 10
Care 19
Wipe the exterior of the tube and tip.
Use the cleaning line provided
to clean the tube and tip, by pushing
the cleaning line through the tube.
(FIGURE 10)
(Insert the line at the connector
end where the tube attaches to the
amplifier case and push out through
the tip.)
Re-attach the tube by aligning the tube connector end with the end of the
amplifier case, then push the connector straight onto the sound post
until it snaps into place. There is no need to rotate the tube when
re-attaching.
Do not rinse or submerge these parts in water. There is a risk of
damage if a water drop becomes trapped in the tube. If this should
occur, it will prevent sound from coming through the tube and may be
harmful to your Ovation Shift’s electronics.

Care (continued)
20 Care
Changing the Tube and Tip
The tube and tip should be changed periodically, typically 2 or 3 times
per year. When the tube or tip become soft, discolored, kinked, or
damaged, obtain replacements by calling 1-800-595-8101 or visiting
www.OvationHearing.com.
When you change the tip, make sure it is securely fastened to the sound
tube before inserting it in your ear.
Extended Storage
If it is necessary to store your Shift devices for an extended amount of
time, follow the steps below:
Remove the batteries. Clean your Ovation Shift according to instructions
in this manual. A full cycle in a drybox is recommended prior to extended
storage. Place your Shift in an airtight container, then store in a cool,
dry place.