ReSound LX800-M User manual

USER GUIDE
REMOTE MICROPHONE

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Intended use
Generic air-conduction hearing instruments are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to compen-
sate for impaired hearing. The fundamental operating principle of hearing instruments is to receive, amplify,
and transfer sound to the ear drum of a hearing impaired person.
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing instruments. ReSound’s innovative
sound technology and design, combined with the customized programming selected by your hear-
ing care professional, will make hearing a more enjoyable experience. Hearing instruments will en-
able you to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your hearing loss. Prac-
tice and a positive attitude are important in learning to use hearing instruments. Your ReSound
instruments have been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs. Some people
adjust quickly to wearing hearing instruments in their ears and hearing new sounds; other
people may need more time.
Please read this manual carefully in order to wholly benefit from the use of your hearing instruments. With
proper care, maintenance, and usage, your hearing instruments will aid you in better communication for
many years. Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions.
ReSound is a registred trade mark of GN ReSound A/S

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Hearing instrument model:
Battery size 10
Tube size:
Dome size:
Left serial number:
Right serial number:

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Intended use ...........................2
Introduction ............................2
The parts of your hearing instrument .........6
Switching on and off .....................7
SmartStart.............................7
Changing batteries.......................8
Low battery indicator .....................9
Inserting the hearing instrument .............9
Removing the hearing instrument ...........11
Telephone use ........................11
Listen to radio or TV ....................12
Cellular phones ........................12
Care and maintenance...................13
Daily maintenance ......................14
The microphone tube....................14
Wax filter .............................14
To replace the wax filter ..................14
How to apply domes ....................16
General precautions.....................16
General warnings.......................16
Battery warning Information ...............17
Important Notice for Prospective
Hearing Aid Users (US only) ...............18
Children with hearing loss (US only) .........19
Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers (US only) ..19
Troubleshooting guide ...................20
Technical data .........................24
Warranty and repairs ....................24
Temperature test, transport and
storage information......................25
Contents

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Instant fit remote mic hearing instrument models with size10A battery are available in following variants:
LX800-M and LX400-M
The parts of your hearing instrument
1. Body
2. Sound Outlet/Receiver (under wax filter)
3. Wax Filter
4. Battery Door
5. Microphone Tubing
6. Microphone
7. Microphone Outlets
8. Model and Serial Number
1
1
8
2
3
34
5
5
7
7
6
6
1
1
8
2
3
34
5
5
7
7
6
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Switching on and off
Your instrument is equipped with an on/off switch integrated into the battery
compartment. When the battery compartment is fully closed, the instru-
ment is turned on.
To turn the instrument off grasp the battery compartment door with your
fingernail and gently pull downwards. The power will switch off at the point
where you can feel a small click.
At night, switch off your instrument and open the battery door completely.
It allows moisture in your instrument to evaporate and will increase the instrument’s life
span.
iSwitch your instrument off if you are not using it. This will increase the battery life.
After switching on the device, the volume will be as set by your hearing care practitioner. Read more on
this subject on page 22.
SmartStart
Hearing instruments can be turned on once you have placed them on your ears. If you prefer to turn them
on just prior to placing them on your ear, your hearing care professional can activate a function called
SmartStart. This function will delay the time in which the hearing instruments turn on by several seconds
after the battery compartment is closed. With SmartStart, a beep will be heard for each second of the
delay period.

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Changing batteries
When the battery voltage/power decreases to a certain level, the instrument will emit a soft beeping signal.
This signal will continue for about one minute, and the sequence will continue every five minutes until the
instrument will be automatically switched off. It is therefore advisable to keep an extra battery at hand.
• Remove the protective seal from the fresh battery and
insert it in the battery door, with the plus side facing up.
You will recognize the plus side of the battery because
marked with a +. Check whether the + symbols on the
battery and on the battery door are on the same side.
• Always insert a battery in the opened door, never di-
rectly into the instrument.
• A new battery should be inserted into the battery com-
partment with the microphone tubing pointed up.
Close the battery door. This should go smoothly, so never force it as this could damage
your instrument.
iRemove the batteries to prevent battery leakage or corrosion when the hearing instruments are not
in use for an extended period of time.
iAlways use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf-life of 1 year.

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Low battery indicator
Your hearing care professional can activate a low battery indicator in your hearing instruments. The hear-
ing instrument will reduce amplification and play a melody if battery power gets too low. This signal will
recur every five minutes until the hearing instrument automatically switches off. The timing of the low bat-
tery indicator can vary slightly, depending on the type of battery used. It is recommended that you keep
spare batteries on hand.
Inserting the hearing instrument
1. Determine if you have a left or right instrument in
your hand. At the tip of the device, or with the battery
compartment open, you will see either a RED or BLUE
marker:
• The hearing instrument with the RED marker is always
for the RIGHT ear.
• The hearing instrument with the BLUE marker is always
for the LEFT ear.
2. Check that the body of the hearing instrument feels
smooth before inserting into your ear canal. If the surface
feels spiky or rough, contact your hearing care profes-
sional.
3. Grasp the instrument near the base, where the tubing
connects to the battery compartment, with your index
finger on top and your thumb on bottom. RIGHT (RED)LEFT (BLUE)

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Notice that the battery door is pointing up. This is the correct way to insert the instrument.
4. When properly lined up, gently push the hearing instru-
ment into the ear canal until it is flush with the opening
of the ear canal.
5. After the hearing instrument has been properly seated
in the ear canal, locate microphone and tubing.
6. Gently push the microphone into the creased area of
the ear that is located above the ear canal entrance.
7. After the microphone is in place, push the tubing into
place.
8. This drawing shows how the hearing instrument should
look when inserted properly into the ear canal. It is im-
portant that the microphone tube fits correctly in your
ear. If the microphone tube irritates your ear,
please contact your hearing care professional.