Siemens Pure Binax User manual

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User Guide

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 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.
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2 3Content Content
Content
Your hearing instruments 4
Instrument type 4
Getting to know your hearing instruments 4
Components and names 5
Controls 7
Settings 9
Batteries 11
Battery size and handling tips 11
Replacing batteries 12
Recharging rechargeable batteries 13
Daily use 14
Turning on and off 14
Inserting and removing the hearing instrument 16
Adjusting the volume 19
Changing the hearing program 20
Further adjustments (optional) 20
Special listening situations 21
Setting the focus (optional) 21
On the phone 23
Audio induction loops 25
Maintenance and care 26
Hearing instruments 26
Exchanging ear pieces 28
Replacing the miniReceiver 2.0 30
Professional maintenance 31
Further information 32
Wireless functionality 32
Accessories 32
Troubleshooting 33
Service information 35
Symbols used in this document
Points out a situation that could lead to serious,
moderate, or minor injuries.
Indicates possible property damage.
Advice and tips on how to handle your device better.

Your hearing instruments Your hearing instruments4 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 instrument.
Instrument type
Your hearing instrument is 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
Components and names
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➊Ear piece
➋Receiver
➌Receiver cable
➍Microphone openings
➎Rocker switch (standard
control), push button or
no control (optional)
➏Charging contacts
(optional)
➐Battery compartment
➑Side indicator
(red = right ear,
blue = left ear)
➒Receiver connection

Your hearing instruments Your hearing instruments6 7
You can use standard or custom-made ear pieces.
Your Hearing Care Professional will indicate your model.
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™
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.

Your hearing instruments Your hearing instruments8 9
Push button function L R
Press <1 second:
Program change
Volume up
Volume down
Tinnitus therapy feature level up
Tinnitus therapy feature level down
Press 1-2 seconds:
Standby/turn on
L = Left, R = Right
Rocker switch function L R
Press <1 second:
Program up/down
Volume up/down
Tinnitus therapy feature level up/down
Sound balance
Focus selection (spatial congurator)
Press 1-2 seconds:
Standby/turn on
Program up/down
Press >3 seconds:
Standby/turn on
L = Left, R = Right
Settings
Hearing programs
1
2
3
4
5
6
Read more in section "Changing the hearing program".

Your hearing instruments Batteries10 11
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 therapy feature 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".
When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or
you will hear an alert signal. It depends on the battery
type how long you have until 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
instrument.
■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 Batteries12 13
Replacing batteries
Removing the battery:
uOpen the battery compartment.
uOr use the cleaning brush with
magnet to pull out the battery.
The cleaning brush with magnet is
available as an accessory from your
Hearing Care Professional.
Inserting the battery:
uIf the battery has a protective lm, remove it
only when you are ready to use the battery.
uInsert the battery with the "+" symbol
facing up (refer to the picture).
uCarefully 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 rst use.
uTo 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.

Daily use Daily use14 15
Turning on and off
You have the following options to turn your hearing
instruments on or off.
Via battery compartment:
uTurning on: Close the battery compartment.
The default volume and hearing program are set.
uTurning off: Open the battery compartment to the rst
catch.
After charging:
uTurning on: Take the instruments out of the charger.
The previously used volume and hearing program
remain set.
Via push button or rocker switch:
uTurning 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.
Daily use
Via remote control:
uFollow 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.

Daily use Daily use16 17
Inserting and removing the hearing
instrument
Your hearing instruments have been ne-tuned for your
right and left ear. Colored markers indicate
the side:
■red marker = right ear
■blue marker = left ear
Inserting the hearing instrument:
uHold the receiver cable at the bend closer to the
ear piece.
uCarefully push the ear piece in
the ear canal ➊.
uTwist it slightly until it sits well.
Open and close your mouth to
avoid accumulation of air in the
ear canal.
uLift the hearing instrument and
slide it over the top of your
ear ➋.
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CAUTION
Risk of injury!
uInsert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply
into the ear.
■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:
uBend the retention strand and
position it carefully into the bottom
of the bowl of your ear (refer to the
picture).

Daily use Daily use18 19
Removing the hearing instrument:
uLift the hearing instrument
and slide it over the top of
your ear ➊.
uIf 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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uFor all other ear pieces: Grip the receiver in the
ear canal with two ngers and pull it carefully out ➋.
Do not pull the receiver cable.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
uIn 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".
Adjusting the volume
Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume
to the listening situation.
uIf you prefer manual volume adjustment, press the
push button or the rocker switch briey, or use a
remote control.
Once the maximum or minimum volume has been
reached, you may hear an optional signal tone.
Refer to section "Controls" for the settings of your
controls.
An optional signal can indicate the volume change.

Daily use Special listening situations20 21
Changing the hearing program
Depending on the listening situation, your hearing
instruments automatically adjust their sound.
Your hearing instrument may also have several hearing
programs which allow you to change the sound, if
needed. An optional signal tone can indicate the program
change.
uTo change the hearing program, press the push button
or the rocker switch, or use a remote control.
Refer to section "Controls" for the setting of your
controls. Refer to section "Settings" for a list of your
hearing programs.
If the AutoPhone function is activated, the hearing
program switches automatically to a telephone
program when the telephone receiver is close to
the ear.
Read more in section "On the phone".
Further adjustments (optional)
The controls of your hearing instruments can also be
used to change, for example, the sound balance or the
tinnitus therapy feature level. Sound balance allows you
to adjust the bass and treble to your preferences.
Refer to section "Controls" for the setting of your controls.
Setting the focus (optional)
If you want to focus more directly on your conversation
partner in front of you, or if you want to listen to the
broader environment – the spatial congurator gives you
control over your listening preference.
You can select different levels – from "focus to frontal
position" (left picture) to "middle position" (center picture)
to "hear all around" (right picture).
Prerequisites:
■You need to wear two hearing instruments.
■On one of your hearing instruments the rocker switch
needs to be set for the spatial congurator.
Refer to section "Controls" for the setting of the
rocker switch.
With a suitable remote control and smartphone app you
have even more control options.
Special listening situations

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Setting the focus manually:
uIf you have several hearing programs, change to
hearing program 1.
uPress the rocker switch that is set for this function.
The mid level is active by default.
uPress the upper rocker switch to focus more to the
front, or the lower rocker switch to listen to the
broader environment.
This function is intended for unique and temporary
listening situations. The hearing instruments thus return
automatically to the automatic setting of program 1 if
the sound environment changes signicantly or after
approximately 45 minutes. You can also exit the spatial
congurator mode.
Exiting spatial congurator mode:
uToggle to the minimum or maximum level.
An optional signal tone can indicate the minimum and
maximum level.
uToggle one step further.
The same signal tone as for changing the hearing
program is played, indicating that you have exited the
spatial congurator mode.
On the phone
When you are on the phone, hold
the telephone receiver slightly above
your ear. The hearing instrument and
telephone receiver have to be aligned.
Turn the receiver slightly so that the ear
is not completely covered.
Telephone program
You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone.
Ask your Hearing Care Professional to congure a
telephone program.
uSwitch to the telephone program whenever you are on
the phone or use the automatic program switch.
If a telephone program or the automatic program
switch are congured for your hearing instrument, it is
listed in section "Settings".

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Automatic program switch (AutoPhone)
Your hearing instrument can automatically select the
telephone program when you bring the telephone
handset close to the hearing instrument. When you are
nished speaking on the phone, move the handset away
from the hearing instrument and microphone mode will
re-set itself.
If you want to use this function, ask your Hearing Care
Professional to do the following:
■Activate the AutoPhone function.
■Check the telephone receiver’s magnetic eld.
For the automatic program switch, your hearing
instrument detects the telephone receiver’s magnetic
eld. Not all telephones produce a magnetic eld
strong enough to activate the AutoPhone function. In
this case, you can use the Siemens AutoPhone magnet,
which is available as an accessory, and attach it to the
telephone receiver.
See the AutoPhone magnet user guide for instructions
on how to position the magnet.
NOTICE
Use the approved AutoPhone magnet only. Ask
your Hearing Care Professional for this accessory.
Audio induction loops
Some telephones and public places like theatres offer the
audio signal (music and speech) via an audio induction
loop. With this system, your hearing instruments can
directly receive the desired signal – without distracting
noise in the environment.
You can usually recognize audio induction
loop systems by certain signs.
Ask your Hearing Care Professional to congure a telecoil
program.
uSwitch to the telecoil program whenever you are in a
place with an audio induction loop.
Whether the telecoil program is congured for your
hearing instrument is listed in section "Settings".
Telecoil program and remote control
NOTICE
For instruments with wireless connectivity:
When the telecoil program is active, the remote
control may cause a pulsing noise.
uUse the remote control with a distance greater
than 4 inches (10 cm).

Maintenance and care Maintenance and care26 27
To prevent damage it is important that you take care of
your hearing instruments and follow a few basic rules,
which will soon become a part of your daily routine.
Hearing instruments
Drying and storage
uDry your hearing instruments overnight.
uAsk your Hearing Care Professional for recommended
drying products.
uFor longer periods of non-use, store your hearing
instruments with open battery compartment and
batteries removed in a drying system to avoid the
adverse effects of moisture. A DryAid kit is available
from your Hearing Care Professional.
Cleaning
Your hearing instruments have a protective coating.
However, if not cleaned regularly you may damage the
hearing instruments or cause personal injury.
uClean your hearing instruments daily with a soft, dry
tissue.
uNever use running water or immerse the
devices in water.
uNever apply pressure while cleaning.
Maintenance and care
uAsk your Hearing Care Professional for recommended
cleaning products, special care sets, or more
information on how to keep your hearing instruments
in good condition.
Cleaning instruction for standard and custom
made earpieces
Cerumen (ear wax) on the earpiece may affect sound
quality. Listen for any changes in how your hearing
instrument is performing. If wax has built up, it can be
easily removed with the cleaning cloth or a soft tissue.
Do not use water, alcohol, benzene or any other liquid
or household cleaning agent or liquid to clean your
earpieces, as it may cause damage.
NOTICE
Never use sharp objects for cleaning, as they may
damage the dome. Never use pressure or rotating
action while cleaning.
For RIC earmolds, and HP Custom receivers:
HP custom receiver
RIC earmold

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For Click Domes:
uSqueeze the tip of the dome.
Exchanging ear pieces
Exchange standard ear pieces like your click domes, when
showing any signs of wear such as cracking or discomfort
approximately every three months. Replace them sooner
if you notice cracks or other changes. The procedure for
exchanging depends on the type of ear piece. In section
“Components and names”, your Hearing Care Professional
has marked your type of ear piece.
dome
Exchanging Click Domes
If you have problems removing the old Click Dome,
use the removal tool or follow the instructions on the
packaging of the Click Domes:
The removal tool is available as an accessory that is
available from your Hearing Care Professional.
uTake particular care that
the new Click Dome clicks
noticeable in place.
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Replacing the miniReceiver 2.0
The miniReceiver 2.0 is easily exchangeable. To replace
the miniReceiver, use the exchange tool to open and
close the locking bar for reliable securing and no risk of
dislodgement.
uOpen the locking bar.
uRemove / Insert the
miniReceiver.
uClose the locking bar.
Professional maintenance
Your Hearing Care Professional can perform a thorough
professional cleaning and maintenance.
Custom-made ear pieces and wax lters should be
exchanged as needed by a professional.
Ask you Hearing Care Professional for your individual
recommendation of maintenance intervals and for
support

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Wireless functionality
Your hearing instruments are equipped with wireless
functionality. This provides synchronization between your
two hearing instruments:
■If you change the program or volume on one
instrument, the other one is automatically
changed, too.
■Both hearing instruments automatically adapt to
the listening situation simultaneously.
Wireless functionality enables the use of a remote control.
Accessories
The type of available accessories depends on the
instrument type. Examples are: a remote control, an
audio streaming device, or a smartphone app for remote
control.
Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further
information.
Further information
Troubleshooting
Problem and possible solutions
Sound is weak.
■Increase the volume.
■Replace or recharge the empty battery (depending
on the battery type).
■Clean or exchange the ear piece.
Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds.
■Reinsert the ear piece until it ts securely.
■Decrease the volume.
■Clean or exchange the ear piece.
Sound is distorted.
■Decrease the volume.
■Replace or recharge the empty battery (depending
on the battery type).
■Clean or exchange the ear piece.
Hearing instrument emits signal tones.
■Replace or recharge the empty battery (depending
on the battery type).

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Problem and possible solutions
Hearing instrument does not work.
■Turn the hearing instrument on.
■Gently close the battery compartment completely.
■Replace or recharge the empty battery (depending
on the battery type).
■Make sure the battery is inserted correctly.
■Power-on delay is active. Wait several seconds and
check again.
Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter
further problems.
Service information
Serial numbers
Left:
Right:
Service dates
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
Your Hearing Care Professional
Date of purchase:

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