ReSound LiNX Quattro 61 User manual

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User guide
ReSound Receiver-In-The-Ear hearing aids

Hearing aid information
Left hearing aid Right hearing aid
Serial number Serial number
Model number Model number
Battery type £312 £13
Dome/mould type Open dome
£Small
£Medium
£Large
Power dome
£Small
£Medium
£Large
£Tulip £RIEmould
Program Beep Description
1 One beep
2 Two beeps
3 Three beeps
4 Four beeps
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Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Your hearing aid 6
How to get your hearing aid ready for use 9
How to place the hearing aids in your ears 13
How to remove the hearing aids from your ears 18
How to use your hearing aids 20
Direct Audio Input 25
Advanced options 28
How to clean and maintain your hearing aids 36
Wireless accessories 42
Tinnitus Management 44
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General warnings 54
Troubleshooting 57
Warnings to hearing care professionals (US only) 59
Regulatory information 62
Technical specifications 67
Hearing aid variants 71
Additional information 72
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing our hearing aids. We recommend that you use your hearing aids every day -
this way you will fully benefit from them.
NOTE: Read this booklet carefully before you start using your hearing aids.
Intended use
Generic air-conduction hearing aids are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to
compensate for impaired hearing.The fundamental operating principle of hearing aids is to
receive, amplify, and transfer sound to the eardrum of a hearing impaired person.
For devices including a Tinnitus Sound Generator module:
The Tinnitus Sound Generator module is a tool to generate sounds to be used in a Tinnitus
Management Programme to temporarily relieve patients suffering from Tinnitus.The target
population is primarily the adult population over 18 years of age.This product may also be used
with children 12 years of age or older.
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Your hearing aid
62 model
1. Receiver wire
2. Receiver
3. Dome (an open dome is shown)
4. Multi-function button
5. Microphones
6. Battery compartment
7. Model and serial number (in the battery compartment)
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2
3
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61 model
1. Receiver wire
2. Receiver
3. Dome (an open dome is shown)
4. Push button
5. Microphones
6. Battery compartment
7. Model and serial number (in the battery compartment)
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2
3
4
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Domes and earmoulds
Tulip dome Power dome Custom earmould
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Sports lock
The sports lock has been created to help keep the hearing aids in place for people with an active
lifestyle.
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How to get your hearing aid ready for use
Battery warnings
WARNING: Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in
the interest of your safety and for the environment. Please note:
1. Keep batteries away from pets, children and mentally challenged persons.
2. DO NOT place batteries in your mouth. Consult a physician immediately if a battery has
been swallowed, as they can be harmful to your health.
3. Do not attempt to recharge batteries (Zinc-Air) which are not specifically designated as
rechargeable because they may leak or explode.
4. DO NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them.
5. Used batteries are harmful to the environment. Please dispose of them according to
local regulations or return them to your hearing care professional.
6. To save battery power, turn your hearing aids off when they are not in use.
WARNING: Batteries may leak. Remove the battery if you leave the hearing aids unused for
longer periods.
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WARNING: If the batteries are not inserted correctly, the device will not work and the
batteries may build up heat. If this happens, please remove the batteries.
NOTE: Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf life of one
year.
How to insert the battery in your hearing aid
1. Open the battery door
completely by using your
fingernail. Remove the
used battery if present
2. Prepare the new battery.
Remove the protective foil
to activate the battery.
Wait for two minutes
before inserting the battery
into the hearing aid
3. Insert the new battery with
the positive side in the
correct position. Always
insert the battery in the
battery compartment door,
never directly into the
hearing aid. Close the
battery door
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NOTE: Whenever the hearing aids are not in use, remember to turn them off to avoid
unnecessary battery consumption.
At night, switch off the hearing aids and open the battery doors completely to allow moisture to
evaporate and prolong the hearing aids’ lifespans.
If the hearing aids are experiencing frequent loss of connection to wireless accessories, contact
your hearing care professional for a list of low impedance batteries.
Low battery warning
When the batteries are low on power, your hearing aids reduce the volume, and play a melody
every 15 minutes until they are completely drained and turn off.
Low battery indicator when paired with wireless accessories (optional)
The batteries drain faster when you use wireless functionalities like direct streaming from your
smartphone or streaming sound from your TV with our TV Streamer. When the batteries deplete,
the support of some wireless accessories shut down. Full functionality returns when you insert a
new battery. The table below shows how the functionality changes with the battery level.
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Battery level Signal Hearing aid Remote control Streaming
Fully charged P P P
Low P P x
Depleted (change
battery)
Px x
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How to place the hearing aids in your ears
How to tell left from right
If you have two hearing aids, they may be tuned differently. One for your left ear, the other for
your right. Do not swap them. Please pay attention to this when cleaning, storing and inserting the
hearing aids.
You might want to ask your hearing care practitioner to mark your hearing aids with a coloured Left
and Right indication: Left is blue and Right is red.
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How to insert a receiver dome in your ear
1. Hang the hearing aid over
the top of the ear
2. Hold the receiver tube
where it bends and gently
place/push the receiver
dome into the ear canal
3. Push the dome far enough
into the ear canal so that
the thin tube lies flush with
the head (check with a
mirror)
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NOTE: If the hearing care professional has provided you with a sport lock on the receiver
tube, make sure to position it into the indentation above the earlobe.
To avoid whistling, it is important that the tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear. For
other possible reasons, check with the Troubleshooting guide.
CAUTION: Never attempt to bend or modify the shape of the thin tube.
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How to insert the earmould
1. Hold the earmould
between your thumb and
index finger and position its
sound outlet in your ear
canal
2. Slide the earmould all the
way into your ear with a
gentle, twisting
movement. Move the
earmould up and down and
gently press to place it
correctly in the ear.
Opening and closing your
mouth can ease insertion
3. Place the hearing aid
behind your ear and make
sure it sits firmly behind the
ear. By experimenting, you
may discover an easier
method. With proper
insertion, hearing aids
should fit snugly but
comfortably
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NOTE: It may be helpful to pull your ear up and outward with your opposite hand during
insertion.
CAUTION: Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing aids, earmoulds, or receiver
wires yourself.
Sports lock
If you lead an active life, your hearing aids may come loose. To avoid this situation, your hearing
care professional can attach and adjust a sports lock to the receiver.
To insert a hearing aid with a sports lock:
1. Insert the hearing aid as usual
2. Tuck the sports lock in the bottom of the concha
NOTE: Sports locks may become stiff, brittle, or discoloured over time. Contact your hearing
care professional regarding replacement of your sports lock.
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How to remove the hearing aids from your ears
How to remove the receiver dome from your ear
1. Lift the hearing aid off your ear 2. Hold the receiver wire with your thumb and
forefinger where it bends and pull the
receiver dome out of your ear canal
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How to remove the earmould from your ear
1. Lift the hearing aid from behind
the ear. For a moment, let it hang
beside your ear
2. Using your thumb and index finger, gently pull the
earmould (not the hearing aid or the tubing) loose
from the ear. If your earmould has a removal cord,
use it. Remove the earmould completely by gently
twisting it
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How to use your hearing aids
Turn your hearing aids on and off
Once you have placed the hearing aids on your ears, you can turn them on. The hearing aid always
starts in program 1 and with the preset volume.
Close the battery door to turn the hearing aid on
in program 1.
Open the battery door to turn off the hearing
aid. Use your fingernail to pull it open.
Smart Start
Smart Start delays the time before the hearing aids turns on after closing the battery doors. With
this function you will hear a beep for each second of the delay period (5 or 10 seconds delay).
If you do not want to turn on the hearing aids prior to placing them on your ear, ask your hearing
care professional to deactivate this function.
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