ReSound PS60-R User manual

USER GUIDE
ReSound PulseTM
Model PS60-R

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new fully-digital
GN ReSound hearing instrument!
GN ReSound’s state-of-the-art technology and the customized
set-up selected by your hearing care professional will bring
outstanding sound quality to your family, social and profes-
sional life.
Your ReSound Pulse hearing instrument has been adjusted
to your individual hearing loss. Please familiarize yourself
with the information in this booklet. Proper understanding
and use of your new GN ReSound hearing instrument will
allow you to derive maximum hearing benefit.
ReSound PulseTM is a registered trademark of GN ReSound.
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Sound Inlet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Waxsystem..................................17
Telephone Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
KeyWordIndex ........................... 22-23
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Contents
page
Your ReSound Pulse Hearing Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
UserOperatedControls..........................8
VolumeControl................................8
On/OffFunction ...............................8
SmartStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Putting ReSound Pulse on the ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
ChangingtheBattery...........................11
Battery Warning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Thin Tube with xReceiver and Dome . . . . . . . . . 14-16
How to mount the Open Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to mount the Tulip-Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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PS60-R
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8. Battery size
9. Model
10. Manufacturer
11. Serial number
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Your ReSound Pulse Hearing Instrument
1. Thin Tube with xReceiver
2. Open Dome or Tulip Dome
3. Sports Lock
4. Battery Compartment
5. Sound Outlet
6. Front Sound Inlet
7. Rear Sound Inlet
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SmartStart
Your hearing care professional may have activated the
SmartStart function in your hearing instrument. The Smart-
Start delays the switch-on time 10 seconds after closing
the battery compartment. This is indicated by beeps at one
second intervals after closing the battery compartment.
It allows you to place the instrument behind the ear and
insert the thin tube with xReceiver in the ear without
annoying sounds like squealing.
Putting ReSound Pulse on the ear
1. Hang the instrument over the
top of the ear.
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User Operated Controls
Volume Control
The volume control in your ReSound Pulse instrument is
fully automatic, so there is no need to bother with adjust-
ments. Your instrument has been programmed to vary its
amplification according to your needs.
On/Off Function
Your ReSound Pulse is equipped with an on/off switch inte-
grated into the battery
compartment.
When the battery
compartment is fully
closed, the instrument
is turned on.
To turn the instrument off,
grasp the battery
compartment door
with your fingernail and gently
pull. The power will switch off at
the point where you can feel a small click. Whenever you
are not wearing the instrument, remember to turn it off to
reduce battery consumption. If you run your ReSound Pulse
with rechargeable batteries the charger opens the battery
compartment door automatically when inserting.

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Changing the Battery
When the battery voltage/power decreases to a certain
level, the instrument will emit four soft beeping signals.
This sequence will continue every five minutes until the in-
strument automatically switches off. The occurrence of the
sequence can differ by using rechargeable batteries and
also between different battery brands.
It is recommended that you
keep a spare battery on hand.
Open the battery
compartment
completely by using
your fingernail. After
removing the old battery,
insert the new one.
Always use Zinc-Air or rechargeable batteries size 312.
Removing the battery when you are not wearing the instru-
ment for a longer periode will help prevent corrosion of the
battery contacts.
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2. Grasp the thin tube where it bends and push
the xReceiver with dome into your
ear canal. The dome should be
placed far enough into the
ear that the thin tube lies
flush with your head. When the
dome is placed appropriately,
you should not see the thin tube sticking out when you
look directly into a mirror.
3. Position the Sports Lock into the
indentation above the earlobe.
If the device whistles, the most likely
reason is that the dome is not placed
correctly in the ear canal or build-up of
earwax in the ear canal. It is also possible
that the instrument settings are not optimal.
If you have ruled out other reasons for the
instrument squealing, it is recommended to contact your
hearing care professional.

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Daily Maintenance
Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case
with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove grease or
moisture. You should avoid exposing your instrument directly
to moisture such as rain or water from the shower. If your
instrument does get wet or if it has been exposed to high
humidity or perspiration, it should be left to dry out over-
night with the battery out and the battery compartment
open.
To avoid the need for unwarranted repairs:
• Never immerse the instrument in water or other liquids
since this may cause permanent damage to the cir-
cuitry.
• Protect your hearing instrument from rough handling,
and avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors.
• Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or
sunlight since excessive heat can damage the instrument
or deform the casing or the sound tube.
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Battery Warning Information
The battery should be inserted in the battery compartment
with the flat side facing up. For Zinc-Air batteries, this is the
side with the sticker on. The battery should fit in like a puzzle
piece. Be sure to remove the sticker when using Zinc-Air bat-
teries before closing the battery compartment door. The bat-
tery compartment door should close very easily. Never use
force to close the door as this may damage your hearing in-
strument. Batteries contain dangerous substances and should
be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for
the environment.
• Please only use the specially for ReSound Pulse designed
charger to charge ReSound Pulse, it automatically checks
the battery in the hearing instrument. If the battery is
not rechargeable (Zinc-Air), a blinking light will alert you
and charging will stop immediately.
• Do NOT attempt to recharge batteries (Zinc-Air) which
are not specifically designated rechargeable in any other
charger as they may leak or explode.
• Do NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning
them.
• Keep batteries away from small children and pets.
• Do NOT place batteries in your mouth. If swallowed, see
a physician immediately.

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The Thin Tube with xReceiver and Dome
The thin tube feeds signals from the hearing instrument
into the xReceiver unit placed in the ear. It is important that
the thin tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear. If the
thin tube or dome irritate your ear in any way and prevent
you from wearing your hearing instrument, please contact
your hearing care professional. The thin tube and the dome
should be cleaned regularly.
Use a damp cloth to clean the thin tube with xReceiver
and dome on the outside. The dome should be changed
every third month or sooner if it becomes stiff or brittle.
We recommend that you have your hearing care profes-
sional change the sports lock and dome for you. If your
hearing care professional instructs you to change the sports
lock and domes yourself, make sure that they are securely
fastened to the receiver cord before inserting them in your
ear. A failure to change the domes in accordance with the
instructions could result in injury.
How to mount the Open Dome
The Sports Lock and the Open Dome are mounted on the
thin tube with xReceiver by pushing it over the grooves.
How to mount the Tulip-Dome
The Sports Lock and Tulip-Dome are mounted on the thin
tube with xReceiver by pushing it over the grooves.

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Sound Inlet Filter
Your ReSound Pulse hearing instrument is equipped with
two sound inlet filters. These filters are located at the front
and the top of the instrument and prevent moisture and
debris from getting into the hearing instrument. If the
hearing instrument seems to have lost power and changing
the battery does not help, the filters may be blocked, and
need to be changed.
Please consult your hearing care professional for changing
the filters.
Wax system
The Thin Tube with xReceiver is protected by a Cerustop
wax guard. Only this system shall be used. Contact your
hearing care professional for more info.
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The Tulip-Dome consists of two “leaves” and it is important
that the largest “leaf” is the outermost “leaf” (1).
This can easily be done by pushing the “leaves” away
from the thin tube with xReceiver with your forefinger and
middle finger (2). This will make the large “leaf” bend for-
ward. Then you push it back and it will be placed on top
of the smaller “leaf” (3). Now the Tulip-Dome is ready for
insertion (4).
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General Precautions
• Consult a physician if you find a foreign object in your
ear canal, if you experience skin irritation or if excessive
ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instru-
ment.
• Different types of radiation, e.g. from NMR or CT scan-
ners, may damage the hearing instrument. Therefore,
do not wear the hearing instrument during these or
other corresponding scanning procedures. Other types
of radiation (burglary alarms, room surveillance systems,
radio equipment, mobile telephones, etc) will not da-
mage the hearing instrument. They could, however,
momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange
sounds from the hearing instruments.
• Warning: Do not wear the hearing instrument in mines
or other explosive areas, unless those areas are certified
for hearing instrument use.
• Keep the instrument away from children under the age
of 3 as it contains small parts which may present a cho-
king hazard.
Technical Data
Maximum output (2cc coupler / IEC 60118-7) 108 dB SPL
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Telephone Use
Your hearing instrument allows you to
use the telephone as you ordinarily do.
Hold the phone up to your ear as you
normally would.
If you experience discomfort from
the dome pressing in your ear canal,
you may need a different size thin tube
with xReceiver. In this case contact your hearing care
professional.
Repairs
If your ReSound Pulse malfunctions, it must be repaired by
a qualified technician. Do not attempt to open the case of
the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the war-
ranty. If your ReSound Pulse requires service, please contact
your hearing care professional for assistance.