ReSound Sparx Lite SL90-V User manual

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Model SL90-VI
ReSound Sparx Lite
Super Power BTE

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Congratulations
on your new
hearing instrument.
The ReSound Sparx Lite Super Power hearing in-
strument is a completely new and advanced piece of
technology specifically designed for individuals with a
severe to profound hearing loss.
Please familiarize yourself with the contents of this
booklet in order to obtain the maximum benefit from
your new hearing instrument.
We congratulate you on your new instrument and wish
you a pleasant listening experience!
ReSound
Warning!
Hearing instruments, their component parts and
their batteries can be dangerous, if swallowed,
or improperly used. Misuse of these instruments
could result in severe injury or death.
CONTENTS Page:
RESOUND SPARX LITE 4
BATTERY COMPARTMENT 5
TURNING ON AND OFF 5
CHANGING BATTERY 6
BATTERY WARNINGS 6
INSERTING THE INSTRUMENT 7
REMOVING THE HEARING INSTRUMENT 8
RECOGNIZING LEFT & RIGHT INSTRUMENT 8
USER OPERATED CONTROLS 9
PROGRAM BUTTON 10
T-PROGRAM 11
DAI CAPABILITY 12
TELEPHONE USE 13
DAILY MAINTENANCE 14-15
EAR MOULD 16-17
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS 18-19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20-21
REPAIRS & TECHNICAL DATA 22
WARNINGS & NOTICES 23
HELPFUL HINTS 24

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Before starting to use your new hearing instrument it is
important that you spend some time learning the user
operated controls on the instrument.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Before you start to use your hearing instrument, open
the swing-out battery door and make sure there is a
fresh battery in the compartment.
TURNING ON AND OFF
Turn your hearing instrument
on by closing the battery
door. Turn your hearing in-
strument off by pushing in on
the small knob located on the
battery door. This will cause
the battery door to open.
The hearing instrument will
always be in program 1 when
it is first turned on. Additional
information about the pro-
grams can be found on page
10.
Turning your hearing instru-
ment off, when not in use,
will increase the battery life.
Therefore, it is recommended that you turn off your
hearing instrument at night and open the battery door
completely. It will also allow moisture in your hearing
instrument to evaporate and will increase the instru-
ment’s lifespan.
Tone tube
Plastic tube
Ear mould
Microphone
Volume wheel
Program
button
Battery door
off
Model SL90-VI

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INSERTING THE INSTRUMENT (with ear mould)
1) Hold the ear mould be-
tween your thumb and
index finger and position
its sound outlet in your
ear canal
2) Slide the ear mould all
the way into your ear
with a gentle, twisting
movement (insertion will
be easier if you gently
pull your ear up and back
with your other hand)
3) Turn the top-part of the
ear mould gently back-
wards and forwards
so that it tucks behind
the fold of skin above
your ear canal
4) Place the hearing instru-
ment behind your ear
5) Move the ear mould up
and down and press
gently to ensure it is po-
sitioned correctly in the
ear
6) When the ear mould and hearing instrument are
correctly positioned, and you have not already
turned it on, switch on your instrument by closing
the battery door
Tip
Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
Insert the new battery with the + side facing up as
shown on the side of the battery compartment. Always
remove the old battery before inserting a new one.
SL90-VI uses a type 675 zinc-air battery. A weak bat-
tery will reduce the performance of the hearing instru-
ment.
BATTERY WARNINGS
Batteries contain dangerous substances and should
be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety as
well as for the environment.
Keep old batteries in a safe place and return them to
a hearing care professional for recycling. Do NOT
attempt to recharge batteries which are not specifi-
cally designated rechargeable as they may leak or ex-
plode.
Do NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning
them.
Keep batteries away from small children. If swallowed,
seek immediate medical attention.

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REMOVING THE HEARING INSTRUMENT
To remove the hearing instrument, simply pull the tube
outward with your thumb and forefinger. Consult your
hearing care professional if you have difficulty remov-
ing the hearing instrument.
RECOGNIZING LEFT AND RIGHT INSTRUMENT
If you have two hearing instruments, they may be set
differently for your right and left ears. Do not switch the
hearing instruments without consulting your hearing
care professional. If you detach the ear moulds from
the hearing instruments when cleaning and/or storing
them, verify that you have connected the ear moulds
to the appropriate hearing instrument before fitting
them to your ears.
To properly identify your left instrument from your
right you should see an indication just above the Push
button (see page 10), that designates which ear the
instrument is for. L is for Left and R is for Right.
Left Right
USER-OPERATED CONTROLS
Volume control
Volume is adjusted by means of a conveniently located
rotary control marked from »1« (minimum level) to »4«
(maximum level).
Setting the volume
Your instrument has a vo-
lume control which allows
you to set and control the
volume manually.
At the hearing instrument
fitting, your hearing care
practitioner will choose an
optimal volume setting for
you. Please note the setting of that particular level.
Your volume control has numbers on it to indicate how
loud the hearing instrument is set.
• If you prefer not to use the volume wheel your
hearing care professional can disable this feature.

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T-PROGRAM
Your hearing instrument
has a built in function cal-
led the telecoil, which offers
improved hearing when
used with a telecoil compa-
tible telephone or assistive
listening device.
In this program, you typic-
ally will not be able to hear
any sound from the micro-
phone, but will be able to get direct sound input via a
telecoil compatible telephone and/or a loop system,
e.g. in churches, theatres, etc., or at home. Your hear-
ing care professional has software that will enable
both the microphone and the telecoil to be operational
at the same time, if so desired.
In order to activate the telecoil, the telecoil program
must be selected (typically available in program 2).
PROGRAM BUTTON
Your hearing instrument has a push button enabling
you to use up to three different listening programs,
each of them suitable for different listening environ-
ments. If program 1 was enabled, pressing the pro-
gram button will enable program 2. If program 2 was
enabled, pressing the pro-
gram button, will enable
program 3 etc. An audible
signal will be heard after
pressing the program but-
ton. When you press the
program button:
• Onesinglebeepwillbe
heard if the instrument
is in program 1
• Two beeps will be
heard if the instrument
is in program 2
• Three beeps will be
heard if the instrument
is in program 3
When you close the bat-
tery door, the hearing in-
strument will automatically
turn on and the instrument will be set for program 1.
Press the program button to select a different listening
program.
Indication
Program button

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DIRECT AUDIO INPUT(DAI) CAPABILITY
This hearing instrument is
equipped with direct audio
input (DAI) capability. DAI
allows an external sound
source to be connected
directly to the hearing
aid via a DAI boot. You
will receive an improved
signal, when using DAI,
because the sound is fed
directly into the hearing aid, bypassing some of the
normal sources of noise. Some of the external devices
that can be connected to the DAI boot are a telephone,
a CD player, a computer etc… The DAI boot is an
optional accessory that can be purchased through
your hearing care professional.
• The sound source connects to your hearing
instrument with a cable and an audio boot.
• Thehearinginstrumentprofessionalwillsetoneof
your programs for direct audio input. To use direct
audio input (DAI), set the hearing instrument to the
DAI program (typically program 3).
• In this program, you will typically not hear any
sound from the microphone. Therefore, most
environmental sounds will not be heard in the ear
that is set to DAI. Your hearing care professional
has software to modify this program to allow
you to hear environmental sounds and DAI
simultaneously.
The hearing instrument can be turned on and off when
the DAI boot is connected:
•Turnoffbypushingthe
plug downwards
•Turnonbypushingthe
battery door shut
TELEPHONE USE
Using the telephone, while wearing your hearing in-
strument, may require some practice. Many hearing
instruments will whistle, when the phone is held up
against them. To avoid this problem, the ReSound
Sparx Lite has an induction coil. By switching the pro-
gram button to the telecoil program (typically program
2), the hearing instrument will only pick up sounds
coming from the telephone. You may need to adjust
the volume on the hearing instrument to improve
hearing understanding on the telephone. The receiver
of the telephone should be placed as shown in the
drawing below.
Program button
set for telecoil
DAI-boot

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Protect your hearing instru-
ment from rough handling.
Avoid dropping it on hard sur-
faces or floors.
Do not leave the instrument
near direct heat or sunlight.
Excessive heat can damage
the instrument or casing.
Use fresh batteries. Remove
the battery from the hearing
instrument when it is not in
use to prevent corrosion of
the battery contacts.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Keep your hearing instrument clean. Wipe it with a soft
cloth or tissue after use to remove oil and moisture.
Remove any accumulated dirt or grease from the
sound inlet, for example with a small brush as shown
in the illustration, but never immerse the instrument in
water or other liquids since this may cause permanent
damage to the circuitry.
Keep your hearing instrument dry. If the instrument
has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration,
enclose it in a sealed container (desiccator) together
with a drying agent overnight.
Consult your hearing care professional concerning
which drying agent to use.
Never attempt to dry it with a hair dryer, in the micro-
wave oven, etc.
Remove your hearing instrument before going to sleep.
In addition, open the battery compartment to turn off
the aid and allow it to aerate.

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EAR MOULD
The ear mould feeds the amplified sounds from the
hearing instrument into the ear. It is important that the
ear mould fits correctly in your ear and does not cause
irritation or pain. If the ear mould irritates your ear in
any way and prevents you from wearing your hear-
ing instrument, please contact your hearing care pro-
fessional to have the ear mould modified. You should
never attempt to modify the shape of the ear mould
yourself.
The ear mould should be cleaned every day. Remove
the ear mould and the plastic tubing from the hearing
instrument before you clean the ear mould. Lukewarm
water should be enough to clean grease and moisture
off the ear mould. Do not immerse the ear mould in
disinfectant liquids, such as alcohol, since this can
cause the tubing to dry out and crack. If earwax is
stuck in the tubing or ear mould, use a syringe filled
with lukewarm water to “push” the wax out. The plastic
tubing connecting the ear mould to the hearing instru-
ment should be changed by hearing care professional
if it becomes stiff or brittle.
Be sure to thoroughly dry the ear mould and it’s tubing
before connecting it to the hearing instrument. Gently
blowing in the tubing will remove dry water trapped
inside.
Ear mould Tube
Cleaning loop
Brush

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Consult a physician if you nd a foreign object in
your ear canal, if you experience skin irritation or if
excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the
hearing instrument.
• Different types of radiation, e.g. from NMR or CT
scanners, may damage the hearing instrument.
Therefore, do not wear the hearing instrument du-
ring these or other corresponding scanning pro-
cedures. Other types of radiation (burglary alarms,
room surveillance systems, radio equipment, mo-
bile telephones, etc) contain less energy and will not
damage the hearing instrument. They could, how-
ever, momentarily affect the sound quality, or cause
the hearing aids to emit an unexpected sound.
• Warning:Donotwearthehearinginstrumentinmi-
nes or other explosive areas, unless those areas are
certified for hearing instrument use.
• Warningtohearingaiddispenser:
Special care should be exercised in selecting and
fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pres-
sure level exceeds 132 dB as measured with an IEC
711 Ear simulator because there may be a risk of
impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid
user.
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE HEARING AID
DISPENSER
• Thorough medical/audiometric evaluation is re-
commended prior to fitting a child with this hearing
instrument.
• Pleaseinstructtheend-userverycarefullyinhowto
use and maintain the hearing instrument.
• Please store and operate the hearing instrument
under the following conditions:
- (the device) shall tolerate storage between -25 to
+70 ˚C.
- (the device) shall operate normally between 0˚C
and 55˚C
• Please dispose of the hearing instrument and
batteries in accordance with the proper regulations