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ACURISTM S
ACURISTM P
with e2e wirelessTM
User Guide
Behind-the-Ear System s
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Congratulations !
As the owner of a new hearing system, you may once again
enjoy the sounds of your environment, and conversation
with your family and friends.
These instructions as well as guidance from your hearing
instrument specialist will help you understand how your new
hearing system works. In this guide, you’ll find instructions
about inserting, removing and use of your ACURISTM hearing
system. There are also tips and information on proper hand-
ling, cleaning, care and changing of the batteries. In addi-
tion, a troubleshooting section is offered for your reference.
Your hearing improvement with a hearing system depends
on the fit of the hearing instruments, the type and degree
of hearing loss, and proper diagnostic testing. Of course, a
hearing system cannot restore normal hearing, and not
everyone will benefit equally.
More than 80 percent of individuals with hearing loss have
hearing loss in both ears. Studies show that even when a
hearing loss is worse in one ear, most people with hearing
loss in both ears will benefit from wearing two instruments.
Remember, a hearing system consists of finely-tuned devices
that have been specially designed and expertly adjusted for
your individual needs. Proper care and handling will ensure
the best possible performance of your ACURIS hearing
system.
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Contents
Page
Your ACURISTM BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing system 4
- ACURIS S
- ACURIS P
Battery insertion and removal 5
Battery compartment door lock 8
Inserting and removing your ACURIS BTE 9
Turning your ACURIS BTE on and off 10
e2e wirelessTM 12
Using the program button 14
Using the directional microphone system 15
Using the volume control (ACURIS P) 16
Audio input 17
Using the telephone 19
Maintenance and care 20
Important notes 21
Troubleshooting tips 22
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Your ACURIS BTE (behind-the-
ear) hearing system
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Hearing system for severe
hearing loss with manual or
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Hearing system for mild to
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To achieve optimum fitting, ACURIS P instruments are
designed specifically for the left and right ears. Each is
color-coded for your convenience.
Features
1. Earhook
2. Microphone openings
3. Program button
with ON/OFF function
4. Volume control (only
ACURIS P)
5. Cover for programming
socket
6. Battery compartment
7. Color-coded typeplate
red = right instrument
blue = left instrument
8. Audio input
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Battery insertion and removal
Handling the battery
The protective tab on your
battery should only be removed
when you are ready to use the
battery.
Inserting the battery
Open the battery compartment
with your fingernail as shown in
the illustration.
Swivel open the battery compart-
ment door, if not already open.
Place the proper size battery
(Type 13) so that the "+” symbol
on the battery coincides with the
"+” marked on the battery com-
partment.
Three useful tips:
• The positive (+) side of the battery is always the
smooth side. You can recognize the negative (-) side
by the colored ring.
• Always keep spare batteries with you
• If you feel you cannot change the battery yourself, ask
someone to help you: a family member, friend or your
hearing instrument specialist.
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Gently close the battery compart-
ment by pressing the bottom of
the door upward with your finger
tip. Do not force the door shut. If
it does not close easily, check to
see if the battery was inserted
properly. When the battery door
is completely closed, your hearing
instrument is ready for use.
Removing the battery
Normally the battery drops out
when the compartment is comple-
tely open. If the battery does not
come out, lightly tap the system or
push the battery out with a pencil
as shown.
Low battery indicator
Your hearing system may be programmed to inform you
when the battery should be replaced for best system perfor-
mance. You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and/or
experience low amplification power or volume. Change the
battery when either of these occurs.
If you have an ePocket remote control, the battery status can
be checked using the "data read out” function. (See the
ePocket user guide for more information).
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Caution:
Keep batteries and instruments away from the reach of
small children.
Batteries can be harmful if swallowed.
If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital
immediately.
Change the batteries when any of the following occur:
- volume becomes softer or weak
- you hear a battery signal beep
- you see empty battery status on the display of
your ePocket.
Do NOT throw used batteries into household trash.
Return them to your hearing instrument specialist for
environmentally correct disposal.
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Battery compartment door lock
Your instruments are equipped
with battery compartment door
locks.
They are intended to prevent the
unintentional removal of batteries
from their compartment.
To lock the battery compartment,
open the compartment door to the
first stop. Push the slide to the
right with a suitable tool.
To unlock the battery compart-
ment again, open the compart-
ment door to the first stop. Push
the slide to the left with a suitable
tool.
Your hearing instrument specialist
can further instruct you on the use
of this feature, if necessary.
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Inserting and removing
your ACURIS BTE
Make sure that your hearing
instrument is turned off. Hold the
earmold between your thumb and
index finger and insert it carefully
into your ear canal. You may find
it helpful to pull your ear slightly
upward or to the back. Gently
work the earmold into its proper
position by adjusting it until it is
firmly seated in your ear. Once
inserted, you should feel whether
the earmold is placed correctly.
Next, place your hearing instru-
ment behind your ear and turn it
on.
Tip:
Practice inserting and removing
your hearing instrument correctly.
An easy way to practice is to sit
down at a table. Place a mirror in
front of you and prop your elbows
on the table so you can guide
your hands easily and safely. This
will help you stay relaxed and
comfortable while you practice.
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Turning your ACURIS BTE
on and off
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fig 2
Via the battery compartment
Your ACURIS hearing system automatically turns on when
a battery is inserted and the compartment door is closed
completely.
To turn off
Press the battery compartment to
the rear down to the first stop to
turn the instrument OFF.
(see fig. 1)
To turn on
Fully close the battery compart-
ment to turn the instrument ON.
(see fig. 2)
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Your hearing system can also
be programmed by your hearing
instrument specialist to be turned
on and off using the program
button.
Via the push button
To turn your hearing instrument off, press and hold the pro-
gram button for approximately 2 seconds.
To turn your hearing instrument on again, press and hold the
program button for approximately 2 seconds.
Please note that when you turn your hearing instrument off
using the program button, you must wait approximately 10
seconds for the instrument to reset before turning it back on
using the program button.
Check with your hearing instrument specialist about which
on/off function your hearing systems are equipped with.
Power-on delay
Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a "power-on
delay" feature. This feature delays sound from entering your
hearing instrument when it is first turned on, so that you may
insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experien-
cing unpleasant feedback (whistling).
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e2e wirelessTM
Unique to your ACURIS hearing system is the e2e (ear-to-ear)
wirelessTM technology. The wireless functionality:
- automatically adjusts the system to change both
hearing instruments simultaneously to adapt to
different listening situations.
- allows use of accessories including the ePocket
(bi-directional remote control).
- provides synchronization of the settings in the system.
If you change the volume or program on one
instrument, the other is automatically changed.
Your hearing instrument specialist can activate or deactivate
the wireless functionality of your hearing system. The ePocket
can be activated or deactivated separately.
Note:
The performance of the e2e wireless could be affected by
electro-magnetic interference, such as a computer monitor or
halogen lamp systems controlled by a switching power supply.
Move away from the source of interference if you experience
difficulty.
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Wireless remote control -
ePocketTM
(accessory)
With the wireless function you also
have the possibility of using the
ePocket (bi-directional remote
control) from Siemens. With it,
you can change the program and
volume of your hearing system
and read out the system settings.
For further information on the
ePocket, contact your hearing
instrument specialist or refer to
the ePocket user guide.
Note:
In case the hearing aid is controlled by another person’s re-
mote control unit (RCU), please return RCU and hearing aid
to the service department for change of the transmission key.
During the use of the wireless link while instrument is opera-
ted in T-coil mode, pulsing noise may be heard due to pick-up
of the transmission signal by the hearing aid T-coil. Please use
remote control in T-coil mode only with a distance greater
than 10 cm.
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Description of the hearing situation
Hearing program
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Using the program button
Your hearing instrument specialist has programmed
your system as follows:
How to select the programs
Your ACURIS hearing system can
have up to 4 hearing programs.
They can be selected with a pro-
gram button or when an audio
shoe is attached. These programs
change the characteristics of the
sound coming through the hea-
ring system for specific listening environments. Each time the
button is pressed, the system changes to the next program,
which is confirmed with a beep. The number of beeps you
hear coincide with the selected program. That means when
Program "3" is selected, for example, you will hear 3 beeps.
Each time your system is turned off and then on again, the
systems automatically resets to Program 1.
Note:
If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the program will
be changed on both instruments at the same time.
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Using the directional
microphone system
According to your hearing needs, your ACURIS hearing
system can be adjusted to focus on those sounds in front of
you (directional mode) for when you are having a face-to-face
conversation in a noisy environment. The hearing system can
also be adjusted for when you are participating in more quiet
environments and want to hear the sounds around you
(omnidirectional mode).
Your hearing instrument specialist will program the operation
of the directional microphone system to function automati-
cally or in conjunction with the program button based on
your individual hearing requirements and preferences. If
the directional microphone system is not programmed to
function automatically, your hearing instrument specialist
can instruct you on its use.
Hearing system with 2 or 3microphones
If you have decided to wear a hearing system with 2 or 3
microphones, a program is set for focussing on the sound in
front of you and attenuating the sound from behind.
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Using the volume control
(Only ACURIS P)
Your ACURIS P hearing system is fully
automatic. There is no need to manually
adjust the volume control. However,
if you prefer manual volume control,
ACURIS P hearing system can be
programmed for manual adjustment.
Rotate the wheel
upwards to increase
volume. Rotate it down
to decrease volume.
If your system is programmed for manual adjustment, the
wheel-shaped volume control can be rotated up (louder) or
down (softer) to select the desired listening volume.
To increase volume, place your index finger gently against
the volume control wheel and rotate it upward. If your
system is equipped with a warning tone for volume control
limits, once it is heard, adjusting the volume control further
in that direction will have no effect. To reduce the volume,
rotate the wheel in the opposite direction.
If your hearing system has not been programmed for manual
control adjustment, the volume will automatically adjust and
rotating the volume control wheel will have no effect.
Note:
If you are wearing two hearing instruments, the volume will
be changed on both instruments at the same time.
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Audio input
Attaching an audio shoe
Open the battery compartment
door to the first stop. Open the
audio input flap and hook the
audio shoe in from the front.
Gently press it into place so that it
attaches to the back and the curve
of the audio shoe presses against
the bottom of the hearing instru-
ment.
Your hearing system is equipped with audio input capability.
This enables the connection between the hearing system and
accessories such as an FM system, tape recorder, television, or
infrared. It can be useful for adults in difficult listening situa-
tions and for children in classrooms. Because the sound is
coming directly from the sound source to the hearing system,
the signal is clearer and unaffected by poor room acoustics.
Your hearing instrument specialist can further instruct you
on the use of the audio input, and provide information regar-
ding audio input accessories such as audio shoes and cords.
Note:
You must use the audio shoe designed exclusively for ACURIS.
It is marked by a printed "T," which can be seen when looking
from the top into the audio shoe.
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Turning off an instrument with
audio shoe attached
Press the audio shoe up in the
back, until the battery compart-
ment opens and catches on the
first stop.
Removing the audio shoe
Press the audio shoe toward the
front. Then unhook it and close
the audio input flap.
Safety Instructions for hearing systems with audio input
The audio input may be connected to line-operated equipment
only if the equipment fulfils the safety requirement IEC 65 / DIN
VDE 0860.
Note when controlling your ACURIS instruments audio
input with the ePocket:
If an audio shoe is attached to one or both of your ACURIS
hearing instruments, the program button on the ePocket
or on the instruments can be used to select the audio mode
(such as only audio, only microphone, or audio and micro-
phone). The volume can be changed normally using the
ePocket.
If you are wearing one ACURIS hearing instrument with
audio input capability and one without (for example, if you
are wearing a Behind-the-Ear instrument and In-the-Ear
instrument), the instrument with the audio shoe connected
cannot be controlled using the ePocket.
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The telecoil mode is intended
for telephone use. In the telecoil
mode, place the telephone recei-
ver close to your hearing instru-
ment for best reception. By trying
various positions with the telepho-
ne receiver, you will discover what
works best for you.
Note:
In order for the telecoil to function
properly, your telephone must be
"hearing instrument compatible.”
Check your telephone’s instruction
manual to find out whether your
phone has this capability.
Your hearing instrument specialist
can advise you on the proper use
of the telecoil program.
Not all telephones, especially cord-
less telephones and mobile pho-
nes, produce a magnetic field
required for use with the telecoil.
In such cases we recommend that
you use the telephone while in the
program set for universal hearing
situations (most likely Program 1).
Using the telephone
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Maintenance and care
Your new ACURIS hearing system is a highly sensitive system.
Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible
performance.
Earwax may accumulate on your earmold. If not cleaned
regularly you can damage the hearing systems or cause
health problems. Therefore:
1. It is essential to detach the
earmold from your behind-the-
ear system and place it in the
cleaning bath. Caution: Do NOT
put the hearing system in water,
only the earmold.
2. Occasionally bring your hearing
system to your hearing instru-
ment specialist to regularly to
have the hearing tube changed
and the system checked.
Care tips:
• You should place your hearing
system in a "dry aid kit" with a special
moisture-attracting capsule overnight.
The drying capsule draws damaging
moisture out of the system.
• Your hearing instrument specialist can
supply you with special care sets and
drying capsules to keep your hearing
system in good condition.
Always store your hea-
ring system in the case
provided.
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