ReSound SO862-DRW User manual

USER GUIDE
RECEIVER-IN-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENT
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Hearing instrument type designations for models included in this user guide are: BRIE, FCC ID: X26BRIE,
IC: 6941C-BRIE and VE312, FCC ID: X26VE312, IC: 6941C-VE312. Please see page 7 for list of models
referring to all types.
Statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ICES-003 of the IC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
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 and ICES-003 of the IC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable 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 interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion 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 con-
nected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications can void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.
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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.
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 Directive
93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD) and essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Direc-
tive 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.
• Other identified applicable international regulatory requirements in countries outside EU and US. Please
refer to local country requirements for these areas.
• In Canada: these hearing instruments are certified under the rules of IC.
• Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance. This device is
granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (電波法) and the Japanese telecommunications Business
Law (電気通信事業法) This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number
will become invalid)
• Patents
US 7,593,537 US 8,00,849
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ReSound is a registred trade mark of ReSound A/S
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing instruments. ReSound’s innovative sound technology
and design, combined with the customized device programming selected by your hearing care profes-
sional, 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 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.
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Hearing instrument model:
Model 62: Battery size 13
Model 61: Battery size 312
Receiver tube length:
Dome size:
Left serial number:
Right serial number:
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Receiver-in-the-ear (RIE) hearing instru-
ments of type VE312 with FCC ID: X26VE312,
IC: 6941C-VE312, and size 312 battery are
available in the following variants:
CL861-DRW
Receiver-in-the-ear (RIE) hearing instru-
ments of type BRIE with FCC ID X26BRIE, IC
number 6941-BRIE and size 13 battery are
available in the following variants:
SO862-DRW, CL862-DRW
The identification number for the VE312 device
model can be found at location “13” as indicated in
the illustrations on page 10.
The identification number for the BRIE device mod-
els can be found at location “14” as indicated in the
illustrations on page 11.
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Contents
Statement: .............................2
Intended use ...........................3
Introduction.............................5
Contents ...............................8
Getting started .........................12
SmartStart ............................12
Inserting/Replacing the battery.............12
Low battery indicator ....................13
Low battery indicator when paired with
wireless accessories only .................13
Sports lock ............................14
Inserting/Removing hearing instruments......14
Multi-Function buttons ...................16
Flight mode............................19
Telephone use..........................20
Listen to radio or TV .....................21
Using ReSound Hearing Instruments with
iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch® ...........21
Cellular phones .........................21
PhoneNow ............................22
Telecoil (optional)........................24
Tele-loop systems.......................24
Direct audio input (optional) ...............24
Connecting/Disconnecting audio boots ......25
Care and maintenance ...................26
Daily maintenance.......................27
The receiver tube .......................28
Cleaning the receiver tubes and domes ......28
Cleaning RIE or molds ...................28
Changing wax guard for receiver tube .......29
How to apply domes.....................30
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Using ReSound hearing instruments with
smart phone apps.......................31
General precautions .....................32
General warnings .......................32
Battery warning information ...............34
Hearing instrument expectations ...........35
Warning to hearing aid dispensers ..........36
Important notice for prospective
hearing aid users .......................36
Children with hearing loss.................37
Troubleshooting Guide ...................38
Technical data..........................42
Warranty and repairs ....................46
Temperature test, transport and
storage information ......................46
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61 model
1. Receiver tube
2. Receiver Open Dome
3. Receiver Tulip Dome
4. Receiver Power Dome
5. RIE mold
6. Sports lock
7. Battery compartment
8. Receiver
9. Multi-function push button
10. LP receiver tube
11. MP receiver tube
12. HP receiver tube
13. Model, and serial number
14. UP Receiver/Mold
15. Left/Right indicator (in battery door)
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