Siemens Carat binax User manual

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Carat binax™
Carat A binax™
User Guide

2Content
Content
Welcome 4
Your hearing instruments 5
Instrument type 5
Getting to know your hearing instruments 5
Components and names 6
Controls 8
Settings 9
Batteries 10
Battery size and handling tips 10
Replacing batteries 11
Recharging rechargeable batteries 12
Daily use 13
Turning on and off 13
Inserting and removing the hearing instruments 15
Adjusting the volume 18
Changing the hearing program 19
Further adjustments (optional) 19
Special listening situations 20
Setting the focus (optional) 20
On the phone 22
Audio induction loops 24
Audio input (FM system) 25

3Content
Maintenance and care 27
Hearing instruments 27
Ear pieces 28
Professional maintenance 30
Further information 31
Wireless functionality 31
Accessories 31
Symbols used in this document 31
Troubleshooting 32
Service information 34
Country-specic information 35

Welcome4
Thank you for choosing Siemens hearing instruments to
accompany you through everyday life. Like anything new,
it may take you a little time to become familiar with them.
This guide, along with support from your Hearing Care
Professional, will help you understand the advantages
and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer.
To receive the most benet from your hearing
instruments, it is recommended that you wear them every
day, all day. This will help you get adjusted to them.
CAUTION
It is important to read this user guide and the safety
manual thoroughly and completely. Follow the
safety information to avoid damage or injury.
Welcome

Your hearing instruments 5
This user guide describes optional features that
your hearing instruments may or may not have.
Ask your Hearing Care Professional to indicate the
features that are valid for your hearing instruments.
Instrument type
Your hearing instruments are a RIC (Receiver-in-Canal)
model. The receiver is placed within the ear canal and
connected to the instrument via a receiver cable. The
instruments are not intended for infants, small children
or mentally disabled persons.
Getting to know your hearing instruments
It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new
hearing instruments. With the instruments in your hand
try using the controls and note their location on the
instrument. This will make it easier for you to feel and
press the controls while wearing the hearing instruments.
If you have problems pressing the controls of your
hearing instruments while wearing them, you can
ask your Hearing Care Professional about a remote
control option.
Your hearing instruments

Your hearing instruments6
Components and names
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➊Ear piece
➋Receiver
➌Receiver cable
➍Microphone openings
➎Rocker switch (control)
➏Charging contact
(Carat binax only)
➐Battery compartment
(on/off switch)
➑Side indicator
(red = right ear,
blue = left ear)
➒Receiver connection

Your hearing instruments 7
You can use standard or custom-made ear pieces.
Standard ear pieces Size
Click ' RP HΠsingle
(open or closed)
Click Dome semi-open
Click Dome double
You can easily exchange the standard ear pieces.
Read more in section "Maintenance and care".
Custom-made ear pieces
Custom shell
Click 0 ROGŒ

Your hearing instruments8
Controls
With the rocker switch you can, for
example, adjust the volume or switch
hearing programs. Your Hearing Care
Professional has programmed your
desired functions to the rocker switch.
You can also use a remote control.
Rocker switch function LR
Press briey:
Program up/down
Volume up/down
Tinnitus noiser level up/down
Sound balance
Focus selection (spatial congurator)
Sound mixer (audio input)
Press long:
Standby/turn on
Program up/down
Press very long:
Standby/turn on
L = Left, R = Right

Your hearing instruments 9
Settings
Hearing programs
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Read more in section "Changing the hearing program".
Features
Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of
hearing instruments.
Read more in section "Turning on and off".
$ X WR3 K RQ HΠautomatically switches to the
telephone program when the telephone receiver
approaches the ear.
Read more in section "On the phone".
The tinnitus noiser generates a soft noise to distract
you from your tinnitus.
To recharge batteries in hearing instruments with
charging contacts, simply place the instruments in
the charger. After charging, the charger dehumidies
the hearing instruments.
The e2e wireless functionality enables simultaneous
control of both hearing instruments.
Read more in section "Wireless functionality".

Batteries10
When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or
you will hear an alert signal. The battery type will
determine how long you have to replace or recharge
the battery.
Battery size and handling tips
Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended
batteries.
Battery size: 13
■Always use the correct battery size for your hearing
instruments.
■Remove the batteries if you intend not to use the
hearing instruments for several days.
■Always carry spare batteries.
■Remove empty batteries immediately and follow your
local recycling rules for battery disposal.
Batteries