Sonic Journey 80 Super Power User manual

USER GUIDE SP BTE
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Journey
Super Power BTE
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Model Overview 06
General Warnings and Safety Information 07
Hearing Aid Description 12
Battery Size 12
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your
Hearing Aid 13
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 13
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 14
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid with an Earmold 15
Step 4: Changing the Volume 18
Step 5: Changing the Programs 19
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 20
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 22
Step 9: Changing the Battery 22
Features of Your Hearing Aid 23
Caring for Your Hearing Aid 24
Common Problems and Solutions 28

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Accessories 30
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 31
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 33
International Warranty 34
Information and Explanation of Symbols 36
Service 38

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Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Sonic hearing aid. Your hearing care
professional has adjusted your hearing aid
to meet your needs. With a little practice,
you will soon be on your way to better
hearing.
Please read the entire contents of this booklet
before using your hearing aid. It contains
instructions on how to use and how to handle
your hearing aid and batteries. It also contains
important safety information.
Indications for Use
The hearing aid is intended to amplify sound to
compensate for the loss of hearing.
It compensates for moderately severe to profound
hearing losses as defined by the American Speech-
Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

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Model Overview
The following Sonic hearing aid models are
covered within this user guide for use:
Journey 80 | 40 Super Power
JN80 SP, with wireless functionality
 JN40 SP, with wireless functionality

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General Warnings and Safety Guidelines
Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if
swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or
even fatality. Before you use your hearing aid,
please read the following hazard warnings.
Hazard Warnings
Warnings for Hearing Aid Users
Never allow others to wear your hearing aid.
It could permanently damage another person’s
hearing.
Avoid wearing your hearing aid while playing
contact sports (e.g., rugby, football, etc.). A slap
to your ear while wearing a hearing aid could be
harmful.
Keep your hearing aid, parts, and batteries out
of the reach of infants, children, and anyone who
might swallow these items.
Discard batteries safely. Keep discarded batteries
out of sight of infants, small children, vulnerable
persons, and pets.

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Clean your hearing aid (including parts) on a
regular basis, as recommended by your hearing
care professional. Microorganisms from an
unclean hearing aid may cause skin irritations.
Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid
is a hazardous substance.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
Never change the battery, or adjust the controls of
the hearing aid, in front of infants, small children,
and vulnerable persons.
Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid
may stop working without notice. Keep this
in mind when you depend on warning sounds
(e.g., when you are in traffic).
Be aware of the possibility that the directional
microphone in your hearing aid may reduce the
volume of some warning sounds coming from
behind you.
Remove your hearing aid before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito
repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing aid is
exposed to such a product, allow the product
to dry before you put your hearing aid on.

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Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals
and Users
Take special care when fitting and using a hearing
aid with maximum sound pressure capability in
excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk
of damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.
Only connect hearing aids with Direct Audio Input
(DAI) to electrically powered devices that comply
with EN 60950-1, EN 60065 or equivalent safety
standards. The external signal source determines
the safety of hearing aids with DAI.
If using DAI connected equipment that is plugged
into an electrical outlet (TV, computer), the DAI
cord should be disconnected from the hearing aid
during an electrical (lightning) storm.

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Safety Information
·Only use hearing aids as directed.
·Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained hearing
care professional.
·Misuse or improper adjustments can result in sudden
and permanent hearing loss.
·Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing
or prevent hearing loss resulting from organic
conditions.
·Never put your hearing aid or batteries in your mouth.
·Keep batteries away from medications. Batteries can
easily be mistaken for pills.
·See a doctor immediately if a battery or hearing aid
is swallowed.
·Be aware that hearing aid use may cause excess ear
wax to build up in the ear canal.
·Excess ear wax may require removal by a trained
medical professional.
·See a doctor immediately if your hearing aid or
earmold causes a discharge from the ear or allergic
reaction.

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·See your hearing care professional if you experience
discomfort or irritation of your ear.
·Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or
microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing aid.
·Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat
by leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.
·Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming,
snorkeling, or diving. Your hearing aid is not designed
for such activities.
·Do not immerse your hearing aid in water or other
liquids.
·Remove your hearing aid before sleeping.
·Keep your hearing aid in the case for protection
when you are not wearing it.

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Hearing Aid Description –
Super Power BTE Model
1 Program Button
2 LED indicator
3 Volume wheel
4 Microphone
4a Second microphone
5 Earhook
6 Sound outlet
7 Battery door
8 Direct Audio Input
(with optional DAI
adapter)
Battery Size
Your hearing aid uses a size 13 battery.
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4a
4
5
6
7
8
2
1

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid
Step 1: Inserting the Battery
·Gently swing the battery door fully open,
but do not force it. (A)
·Remove the sticker from the new battery. (B)
·Place the battery into the empty compartment.
The + sign on the battery should face up. (C)
A B
C

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Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON
Close the battery door completely. You should notice
a click. The hearing aid is now ON.
Note! Never use excessive force to open or
close the battery door.
Click “ON”

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Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid with an Earmold
Your hearing aid has been programmed individually
for your right or left ear.
You will see a color marking inside the battery door.
This can help you to distinguish between the left and
right hearing aid.
Red = right
Blue = left

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·When inserting the right earmold, hold it with the
right hand. When inserting the left earmold, hold it
with the left hand.
·Hold the earmold so that the canal part is pointing at
the ear canal entrance and the frame of the earmold
is pointing straight up.
·Insert the canal part into the ear canal aiming slightly
up and back, not straight into the ear. Then twist back
slightly to press the frame of the earmold into the
hollow part of the ear.

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·Run your finger down the skin just in front of your ear.
If you feel any plastic parts of the earmold, it is not
inserted correctly. Gently push the plastic back and
behind the top fold of your ear. The earmold should
seal into all folds of the ear.
·Then tuck the hearing aid over/behind your ear,
making sure that the tubing is not twisted.
Note! It takes patience and practice to insert
your earmold correctly. If you have difficulty,
please consult your hearing care professional.

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Step 4: Changing the Volume
To increase the volume, turn the volume wheel up
toward the top of the hearing aid. To decrease
the volume, turn the wheel down toward the battery
drawer. The volume wheel has level markings:
1, 2, 3, and 4.
4
3
2
1
Louder
Neutral Volume Level
Softer

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Step 5: Changing the Programs
A short press (less than 2 seconds) on the Program
Button will change the program. The number of beeps
you hear will tell you which program you are in.
Your hearing care professional may activate the LED
indicator. If so, the LED will flash in a pattern that
corresponds to the program.
Your hearing aid can be configured with up to 4
listening programs. Please ask your hearing care
professional about the programs that are available
with your hearing aid.
Short press
to change programs

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Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid
Your hearing aid may have the mute function. Please
ask your hearing care professional if this function is
available with your hearing aid.
A long press (more than 2 seconds) on the Program
Button will cause your hearing aid to mute.
To un-mute the hearing aid, give the Program Button
a push or turn the volume control wheel in any
direction.
Note! Do not use the mute function to turn off
the hearing aid. In this mode, the hearing aid
is still drawing current from the battery.
Long press to mute