ReSound Receiver-in-ear Hearing Instrument User manual

USER GUIDE
RECEIVER-IN-EAR
HEARING INSTRUMENT

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radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one in which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications can void the user´s authority to operate the equipment
FCC ID: X26SY312
Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter
ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

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Intended use
Hearing Instruments are intended for hearing impaired people to improve their hearing. The essential
performance of Hearing Instruments is to receive, amplify and transfer sound to the ear drum of a
hearing impaired person.
List of countries:
Products without wireless functionality are intended for worldwide sales.
Products with wireless functionality are intended for sale in countries within European Economic
Area as well as Switzerland.
Specication of restrictions: You are not allowed to operate the equipment within 20 km of the centre
of Ny Ålesund, Norway.
The products are in compliance with the following regulatory requirements:
• In EU: the device conforms to the Essential Requirements according to Annex I of Council Direc
tive 93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD) and essential requirements and other relevant provi
sions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE).
The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.resound.com
• In US: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, subpart C, section 15.249
• Other identied applicable international regulatory requirements in countries outside EU and US.
Please refer to local country requirements for these areas.
• Products are categorized as class 2 receiver according to EN 300 440

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing instruments. ReSound’s innovative sound
technology and design, combined with the customised device programming selected by your
hearing care professional, will make hearing a more enjoyable experience. Hearing instruments will
enable you to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your hearing loss.
Practice 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 benet from the use of your hearing instruments.
With proper care, maintenance, and usage, your hearing instruments will aid you in better communi
cation for many years. Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions.
ReSound is a registred trade mark of ReSound A/S
Hearing instrument model:
Battery size: Receiver tube length: Dome size:
Left serial number: Right serial number:

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CONTENTS
Introduction ........................6
Description of the hearing instruments ...10
Getting started .....................12
On/Off function ....................12
SmartStart ........................12
Inserting/Replacing the battery .........13
Low battery indicator ................14
Inserting/removing hearing instruments...16
Operation of the hearing instrument .....19
Push button (Alera 61 only)............19
Flight mode .......................21
Telephone use ....................21
Listen to radio or TV .................23
Care and maintenance ...............26
Daily maintenance ..................27
Cleaning the receiver tubes and domes . .29
Cleaning RIE moulds ................29
Replacing the wax filter
(receiver in-the-ear models)............30
How to apply domes ................34
General precautions.................36
General warnings ...................37
Battery warning Information ...........40
Troubleshooting guide ...............42
Technical data .....................50
Warranty and repairs ................51

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10. NP receiver tube
11. HP receiver tube
12. Left/right indicator
13. Model, and serial number
RIE BTE - AL961-DRW, AL761-DRW, AL561-DRW
RIE Mini-BTE - AL960-DR, AL760-DR, AL560-DR
1. Receiver tube
2. Receiver Open Dome
3. Receiver Tulip Dome
4. Receiver Power Dome
5. RIE mould
6. Sports lock
7. Battery compartment
8. Receiver
9. Push button
Alera 60 Alera 61

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a function called SmartStart. This function will delay the time in which the hearing instruments
turn on by ten seconds after the battery compartment is closed. With SmartStart, a beep will
be heard for each second of the delay period.
Inserting/Replacing the battery
1. Open the battery door completely by using your ngernail.
2. Remove the used battery, if present. Insert the new battery with the
positive side in the correct position.
3. Always use new ZincAir batteries that have a minimum
remaining shelf life of 1 year.
4. Gently close the battery door.
Tip: Remove the batteries to prevent leakage when the hearing instruments are not in use
for an extended period of time.
Getting started
On/Off function
1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument
turns on, and the default program will be activ ated.
2. To turn off the hearing instrument, open the battery door.
Use your ngernail to pull it open.
Tip: Whenever the hearing instruments are not in use, remember to turn them off to avoid
unnecessary battery consumption.
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
On
Off

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sets of descending tones. After this, your hearing instrument and ReSound Unite Remote Con
trol will continue to work as usual, but you will not be able to use your ReSound Unite TV and
Phone Clip. At some point the battery level will not support the remote control either and you will
once again hear the descending tones. The hearing instruments will continue to work as usual.
Once a new battery is inserted, full operation of the accessories will resume.
Sports lock
Sports lock will be applied or adjusted by your hearing care professional.
Low battery indicator
Your hearing care professional can set your hearing instrument to give an acoustical indication
when the battery is reaching its end of life. The hearing instrument will reduce amplication and
emit a melody if battery power gets too low. This signal will recur every ve minutes until the
hearing instrument automatically switches off. It is recommended that you keep spare batteries
on hand.
Low battery indicator (instruments paired with accessories only)
Active usage of the ReSound Unite accessories (Remote Control, Phone Clip and TV Streamer)
requires more battery power from the hearing instruments than when these are working on their
own. When the battery in the hearing instrument has depleted to a level at which use of the
ReSound Unite TV and Phone Clip cannot be supported, the hearing instrument will play two

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Tip: It may be helpful to pull the top of your ear back with your opposite hand during
insertion to open the ear canal.
Insertion (domes)
1. Hold the receiver tube where it bends, and gently push the dome into the ear canal. Push
the dome far enough into the ear canal so that the receiver tube lies flush with the side of the
head.
2. It is important that the tube and the
dome t correctly into your ear.
3. When the dome is placed correctly,
you should not be able to see the receiver
tube sticking out when facing a mirror.
Note: You should never attempt to bend or modify the shape of the receiver tube.
Inserting/Removing hearing instruments
Insertion (custom RIE moulds)
1. Hold the RIE mould between your thumb and index nger and position its
sound outlet in your ear canal.
2. Slide the RIE mould all the way into your ear with a gentle, twisting
movement.
3. Move the RIE mould up and down and gently press to ensure it is positioned
correctly in the ear. Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion.
4. Make sure the hearing instrument is seated behind the ear.
By experimenting, an easier method may be discovered. With proper insertion,
hearing instruments should t snugly but comfortably. If hearing instruments
cause irritation of the ears, contact your hearing care professional.
Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing instrument, RIE
moulds, or tubing yourself.

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Removal (RIE moulds)
1. Grasp the removal string and pull the RIE mould outward.
2. Consult your hearing care professional if you have difculties removing the hearing
instrument.
Removal (domes)
1. Hold the receiver tube with your thumb and forenger and pull the tube
outward.
2. Consult your hearing care professional if you have difculties
removing the hearing instrument.
Operation of the hearing instrument
Push button (Alera 61 only)
Depending on your experience level with hearing instruments, in
dividual hearing needs, and the type of listening environments you
experience, your hearing care professional may activate additional
programmes. If additional programmes have been activated, the
following list explains how they work.
1. You can switch between programmes by pushing the push button once.
2. You will then hear one or more beeps. The number of beeps indicates which programme you
have selected (one beep = programme one, two beeps = programme two, etc.).
3. When the hearing instruments are turned off and then back on, the hearing instrument
always returns to the default setting (programme one).