Siemens Pure Binax User manual

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Pure binax™
User Guide

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Content
Welcome 4
Your hearing instruments 5
Instrument type 5
Getting to know your hearing instruments 5
Components and names 6
Controls 8
Settings 10
Batteries 12
Battery size and handling tips 12
Replacing batteries 13
Recharging rechargeable batteries 14
Daily use 15
Turning on and off 15
Inserting and removing the hearing instruments 17
Adjusting the volume 20
Changing the hearing program 21
Further adjustments (optional) 21
Special listening situations 22
Setting the focus (optional) 22
On the phone 24
Audio induction loops 26

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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 32
Troubleshooting 32
Service information 34
Country-specific information 35

Welcome4
Thank you for choosing our 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 benefit 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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➊ Ear piece
➋ Receiver
➌ Receiver cable
➍ Microphone openings
➎ Rocker switch
(standard control),
push button or
no control (optional)
➏ Charging contacts
(optional)
➐ Battery compartment
➑ Side indicator
(red = right ear,
blue = left ear)
➒ Receiver connection

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You can use standard or custom-made ear pieces.
Standard ear pieces Size
Click Dome™ single
(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 Mold™

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Controls
With the controls you can, for example, adjust the volume
or switch hearing programs. Your hearing instruments
either have a push button or a rocker switch – or no
control at all.
Your Hearing Care Professional has programmed your
desired functions to the controls.
Control Left Right
Push button
Rocker switch
No control
You can also use a remote control.

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Push button function L R
Press briefly:
Program change
Volume up
Volume down
Tinnitus noiser level up
Tinnitus noiser level down
Press long:
Standby/turn on
L = Left, R = Right

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Rocker switch function L R
Press briefly:
Program up/down
Volume up/down
Tinnitus noiser level up/down
Sound balance
Focus selection (spatial configurator)
Press long:
Standby/turn on
Program up/down
Press very long:
Standby/turn on
L = Left, R = Right
Settings
Hearing programs
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Read more in section "Changing the hearing program".

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Features
Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of
hearing instruments.
Read more in section "Turning on and off".
AutoPhone™ automatically 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 dehumidifies
the hearing instruments.
The e2e wireless functionality enables simultaneous
control of both hearing instruments.
Read more in section "Wireless functionality".

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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: 312
■ 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

Batteries 13
Replacing batteries
Removing the battery:
XOpen the battery compartment.
XUse the magnet stick to pull out the
battery. The magnet stick is available
as an accessory.

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Inserting the battery:
XIf the battery has a protective film, remove it
only when you are ready to use the battery.
XInsert the battery with the "+" symbol
facing up (refer to the picture).
XCarefully close the battery compartment. If you feel
resistance, the battery is not inserted correctly.
Do not attempt to close the battery compartment
by force. It can be damaged.
Recharging rechargeable batteries
Charge rechargeable batteries before first use.
XTo charge the batteries, follow the instructions in
the charger’s user guide.
After many recharging cycles, the battery lifetime may
reduce. In this case, replace the rechargeable battery with
a new one. To do so, follow the instructions for replacing
batteries.

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Turning on and off
You have the following options to turn your hearing
instruments on or off.
Via battery compartment:
XTurning on: Close the battery compartment.
The default volume and hearing program are set.
XTurning off: Open the battery compartment to
the first catch.
After charging:
XTurning on: Take the instruments out of the charger.
The default volume and hearing program are set.
Via push button or rocker switch:
XTurning on or off: Press and hold the push button or
the rocker switch for several seconds. Refer to section
"Controls" for the settings of your controls.
After turning on, the previously used volume and
hearing program remain set.
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Via remote control:
XFollow the instructions in the remote control's user
guide.
After turning on, the previously used volume and
hearing program remain set.
When wearing the hearing instruments, an alert tone can
indicate when an instrument is being turned on or off.
When the power-on delay is activated, the hearing
instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds.
During this time you can insert the hearing instruments
into your ears without experiencing unpleasant feedback
whistling.
The "power-on delay" can be activated by your Hearing
Care Professional.

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Inserting and removing the hearing instruments
Your hearing instruments have been fine-tuned for your
right and left ear. Colored markers indicate
the side:
■ red marker = right ear
■ blue marker = left ear
Inserting a hearing instrument:
XHold the receiver cable at the bend closer to
the ear piece.
XCarefully push the ear piece in the
ear canal ➊.
XTwist it slightly until it sits well.
Open and close your mouth to
avoid accumulation of air in the
ear canal.
XLift the hearing instrument and
slide it over the top of your ear ➋.
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CAUTION
Risk of injury!
XInsert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply
into the ear.

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■ It may be helpful to insert the right hearing
instrument with the right hand and the left
hearing instrument with the left hand.
■ If you have problems inserting the ear piece,
use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe
downwards. This opens the ear canal and eases
insertion of the ear piece.
The optional retention strand helps to securely retain the
ear piece in your ear. To position the retention strand:
XBend the retention strand and
position it carefully into the
bottom of the bowl of your ear
(refer to the picture).

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Removing a hearing instrument:
XLift the hearing instrument
and slide it over the top of
your ear ➊.
XIf your hearing instrument is
equipped with a custom shell
or a Click Mold, remove it by
pulling the small removal cord
toward the back of your head.
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XFor all other ear pieces: Grip the receiver in the
ear canal with two fingers and pull it carefully out ➋.
Do not pull the receiver cable.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
XIn very rare cases the ear piece could remain in
your ear when removing the hearing instrument.
If this happens, have the ear piece removed by
a medical professional.
Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage.
Read more in section "Maintenance and care".

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Adjusting the volume
Your hearing instruments automatically adjust
the volume to the listening situation.
XIf you prefer manual volume adjustment, press the
push button or the rocker switch briefly, or use a
remote control.
Refer to section "Controls" for the settings of your
controls.
An optional signal can indicate the volume change.
Once the maximum or minimum volume has been
reached, you may hear an optional signal tone.