ReSound PS60-R User manual

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USER GUIDE
ReSound Pulse™
Model PS60-R

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Contents
page
Your ReSound Pulse Hearing Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
On/Off Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SmartStart™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Putting ReSound Pulse on the Ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Changing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery Warning Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The Thin Tube with xReceiver and Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Domes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to mount the Open Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to mount the Tulip-Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sound Inlet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wax System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Telephone Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users . . . 21
Children with Hearing Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warranty and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Key Word Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new fully digital
ReSound hearing instrument!
ReSound’s state-of-the-art technology and the customized
set-up selected by your hearing healthcare professional will
bring outstanding sound quality to your family, social and
professional 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 ReSound hearing instrument will allow
you to derive maximum hearing benefit.
ReSound Pulse™is a registered trademark of ReSound.

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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 healthcare professional may have activated
the SmartStart function in your hearing instrument. The
SmartStart 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 compart-
ment. 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.
2. Grasp the Thin Tube
where it bends and push
the receiver 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.
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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
integrated into the battery compartment. When the battery
compartment is fully closed, the instrument is turned on.
To turn the instrument off, grasp the battery compart-
ment 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.

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3. Position the Sports Lock into the indentation above
the earlobe. If the instrument whistles, the most likely
reason is that the dome is not placed correctly in the
ear canal. Other reasons can be build-up of earwax
in the ear canal, or that the Thin Tube connection to
the instrument has become loose, in which case the
Thin Tube must be changed. 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 that you contact your hearing health-
care professional.
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
instrument automatically switches off.
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 batteries that
are the size printed on your
instrument (see page 5,
“Your ReSound Pulse
Hearing Instrument,”
item 8).
Removing the bat-
tery when you are not
wearing the instrument
for a longer period will help
prevent corrosion of the bat-
tery contacts.

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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
overnight with the battery out and the battery compart-
ment 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 circuitry.
• 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 sun-
light since excessive heat can damage the instrument or
deform the casing or the Thin Tube.
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The battery should be inserted in the battery compart-
ment with the flat side facing up. This is the side with
the plus (+) sign. The battery should fit in like a puzzle
piece. Be sure to remove the sticker when using zinc-
air batteries before closing the battery compartment
door. The battery compartment door should close very
easily. Never use force to close the door as this may
damage your hearing instrument.
Battery Warning Information
Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be
disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for
the environment.
• Do NOT attempt to recharge batteries which are not
specifically designated rechargeable 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 or call the National Button
Battery Hotline collect at [phone].

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The Domes
The Open Dome/Tulip-Dome should be changed every third
month or sooner if the dome becomes stiff or brittle. We
recommend that you have your hearing healthcare profes-
sional change the domes for you. If your hearing healthcare
professional instructs you to change the domes yourself,
make sure that they are securely fastened to the Thin Tube
with xReceiver before inserting them in your ear. A failure
to change the domes in accordance with the instructions
that follow could result in injury.
How to mount the Open Dome
The O pen Dome is mounted on the Thin Tube w ith xRecei ver
by pushing it over the grooves on the Thin Tube.
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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 the dome irritate your ear in any way and
prevent you from wearing your hearing instrument, please
contact your hearing healthcare professional.
You should never attempt to modify the shape of the Thin
Tube yourself.
The Thin Tube and the dome should be cleaned regularly.
Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the Thin Tube with
xReceiver and dome.

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The Tulip-Dome consists of two “leaves” and it is important
that the largest “leaf” is the outermost “leaf” (figure 1).
This can easily be done by pushing the “leaves” away from
the Thin Tube with xReceiver with your forefinger and
middle finger (figure 2). This will make the large “leaf”
bend forward. Then you push it back and it will be placed
on top of the smaller “leaf” (figure 3). Now the Tulip-Dome
is ready for insertion (figure 4).
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How to mount the Tulip-Dome
The Tulip-Dome is mounted on the Thin Tube with xReceiver
by pushing it over the grooves.
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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.
In this case contact your hearing healthcare professional.
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Sound Inlet Filter
Your ReSound Pulse hearing instrument is equipped with
two 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 instru-
ment 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 healthcare professional for
changing the filters.
Wax System
The Thin Tube with xReceiver is protected by a Cerustop
wax guard. Only this system should be used. Contact
your hearing healthcare professional for more information
regarding wax protection.

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Technical Data: Model PS60-R
Data in accordance with ANSI S3.22–1996; Supply Voltage 1.3 V.
Reference Test Gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA 28 dB
Full-On Gain (50 dB SPL input) Max 42 dB
HFA 40 dB
Maximum Output (90 dB SPL input) Max 108 dB SPL
HFA 106 dB SPL
Total Harmonic Distortion 500 Hz 0.7 %
800 Hz 0.5 %
1600 Hz 0.5 %
Equivalent Input Noise, without Noise Reduction 26 dB SPL
Frequency Range (DIN 45605) 100–6800 Hz
Attack Time 7 ms
Release Time 91 ms
Current Drain .84 mA
Typical Battery Life (rechargeable) Battery size 312 23 hrs
Typical Battery Life (zinc-air) Battery size 312 191 hrs
Frequency: (HZ)
Maximum Output (OSPL90)
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
100 1000 10000
Output
(dB SPL)
Frequency: (HZ)
2cc Coupler
Full-On Gain & Reference Test Gain Input/Output Response
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
100 1000 10000
Gain
(dB)
2cc Coupler
Full-On Gain
50 dB SPL Input
Reference Test Gain
60 dB SPL Input
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Output
(dB SPL)
Input (dB SPL)
Frequency: 1.6 Hz
2cc Coupler