Sonova Unitron DX Insera 3 W 312 Dir User manual

Insera
in-the-ear (ITE)
hearing aid guide
A Sonova brand

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This user guide applies to the following models :
Year of introduction: 2020
Your hearing aids
Hearing healthcare professional: _______________
___________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________
Model:_____________________________________
Serial number: ______________________________
Replacement batteries:
Size 10A Size 312
Warranty: __________________________________
Program 1 is for: ____________________________
Program 2 is for: ____________________________
Program 3 is for: ____________________________
Program 4 is for: ____________________________
Date of purchase:____________________________
Wireless models:
DX Insera™3 W 312 Dir
DX Insera™5 W 312 Dir
DX Insera™7 W 312 Dir
DX Insera™9 W 312 Dir
Non-wireless models:
DX Insera™3 312 Omni
DX Insera™5 312 Omni
DX Insera™7 312 Omni
DX Insera™9 312 Omni
DX Insera™3 10A Omni
DX Insera™5 10A Omni
DX Insera™7 10A Omni
DX Insera™9 10A Omni

Quick reference
10A
312
Table of contents
Your hearing aids at a glance ..................................................... 2
Warnings .................................................................................... 4
Putting your hearing aids in your ears.......................................14
Turning your hearing aids on and o ....................................... 16
Battery information...................................................................17
Tinnitus masker ....................................................................... 20
Operating instructions............................................................. 23
Using the telephone.................................................................28
Flight mode (DX Insera W 312 Dir only)..................................... 37
Accessories (DX Insera W 312 Dir only) .................................... 39
IIC remote (IIC hearing aids only) ..............................................41
Caring for your hearing aids ..................................................... 43
Cleaning your hearing aids....................................................... 44
Assistive listening devices....................................................... 46
Troubleshooting guide ............................................................. 47
Warning to hearing aid dispensers (tocomplywith the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations) ........... 52
Information and explanation of symbols................................. 54
Compliance information........................................................... 57
Patient feedback.......................................................................61
Additional notes....................................................................... 62
On O
Battery symbol Battery symbol
2 beeps
every
30 minutes
Changing batteries
Push button Rotary dial
switching programs
volume control
volume control
forward=louder,
back=soer
Low battery
warning
Battery size On/O
13
312
10
13
312
10

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Your hearing aids at a glance
1 Microphone - sound enters your hearing aids
through the microphones. Microphone shield -
protects microphones from dirt & debris
2 Push button - switches between listening
programs or changes the volume level,
depending on your customized tting
3 Battery door (on & o) - close the door to turn on
your hearing aids, open the door all the way to
turn o your hearing aid or to change the battery
4 Rotary dial - controls the volume
5 Vent - aids in the reduction of occlusion making
your own voice sound better
6 Removal handle - assists in removing very small
hearing aids from the ear canal
Full shell/half shell/ canal directional
Mini canal omni
IIC (Invisible-in-the-canal)
CIC (Completely-in-the-canal)
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
4
3
5
1
2
4
3
5
6
1
2
3
5
6
1
2
3
5
6
Half shell/canal omni

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Warnings
Changes or modications to the hearing
aids that are not explicitly approved by
the manufacturer are not permitted. Such
changes may damage your ear or the hearing
aids.
The intended use of hearing aids is to
amplify and transmit sound to the ears and
hereby compensate for impaired hearing.
The hearing aids (specially programmed for
each hearing loss) must only be used by the
intended person. They should not be used
by any other person as they could damage
hearing.
Hearing aids should only be used as
directed by your physician or hearing care
professional.
Hearing aids will not restore normal
hearing and will not prevent or improve a
hearing impairment resulting from organic
conditions.
Do not use your hearing aids in explosion
hazard areas.
Allergic reactions to hearing aids are unlikely.
However, if you experience itching, redness,
soreness, inflammation or a burning
sensation in or around your ears, inform your
hearing care professional and contact your
physician.
In the unlikely case that any parts remain
in the ear canals aer the removal of
the hearing aids, contact a physician
immediately.
Hearing programs in the directional
microphone mode reduce background
noises. Please be aware that warning signals
or noises coming from behind, e. g. cars, are
partially or entirely suppressed.
These hearing aids are not for children
below 36 months. The usage of this device
by children and individuals with cognitive
impairment should be supervised at all times
to ensure their safety. The hearing aids are
small devices and contain small parts.
Do not leave children and individuals with
cognitive impairment unsupervised with

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these hearing aids. If swallowed, consult
a physician or hospital immediately as the
hearing aids or their parts can cause choking.
Do not make a wire connection from your
hearing aids to any external audio sources
like radio etc. That could cause injuries on
your body (electric shock).
The following is only applicable for persons
with active implantable medical devices
(i.e. pacemakers, debrillators, etc.):
- Keep the wireless hearing aids at least 15
cm (6 inches) away from the active implant.
- If you experience any interference, do not
use the wireless hearing aids and contact
the manufacturer of the active implant.
Please note that interference can also
be caused by power lines, electrostatic
discharge, airport metal detectors etc.
Special medical or dental examination
including radiation described below, may
adversely aect the correct functioning of
your hearing aids. Remove and keep them
outside the examination room/area before
undergoing:
- Medical or dental examination with X-ray
(also CT scan).
- Medical examinations with MRI/NMRI scans,
generating magnetic elds.
- Hearing aids don’t need to be removed
when passing security gates (airports etc.).
If X-ray is used at all, it will be in very low
doses, and will not aect the hearing aids.
Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked
with other equipment should be avoided
because it could result in improper operation.
If such use is necessary, this equipment and
the other equipment should be observed to
verify that they are operating normally.
Use of accessories, transducers and cables
other than those specied or provided by the
manufacturer of this equipment could result
in increased electromagnetic emissions or
decreased electromagnetic immunity of this
equipment and result in improper operation.

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Special care should be exercised in wearing
hearing aids when maximum sound pressure
levels exceed 132 decibels. There may be
a risk of impairing your remaining hearing.
Speak with your hearing care professional to
ensure the maximum output of your hearing
aids is suitable for your particular hearing
loss.
Battery warnings
Never leave hearing aids or batteries
where small children and pets can reach
them. Never put hearing aids or batteries
in your mouth. If a hearing aid or battery is
swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Warnings specic to the
DX Insera W 312 Dir model:
Your hearing aids operate in the frequency
range of . GHz–.8 GHz. When flying
please check if flight operator requires
devices to be switched into flight mode.
Portable RF communications equipment
(including peripherals such as antenna
cables and external antennas) should
be used no closer than 30 cm (12
inches) to any part of the hearing
aids, including cables specied by the
manufacturer. Otherwise, degradation of
the performance of this equipment could
result.

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Precautions
The use of hearing aids is only part of
hearing rehabilitation; auditory training and
lip reading instruction may be required as
well.
In most cases, infrequent use of hearing
aids does not provide full benet. Once you
have become accustomed to your hearing
aids, wear your hearing aids everyday all
day.
Your hearing aids use the most modern
components to provide the best possible
sound quality in every listening situation.
However, communication devices such as
digital cell phones can create interference
(a buzzing sound) in hearing aids. If you
experience interference from a cell phone
being used close by, you can minimize this
interference in a number of ways. Switch
your hearing aids to another program, turn
your head in a dierent direction or locate
the cell phone and move away from it.
Labeling
The serial number and year of manufacture are
located on the outside of the hearing aid.

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The performance of the individual hearing aids
may vary with individual cell phones. Therefore,
please try this hearing aid with your cell phone
or, if you are purchasing a new phone, please
be sure to try it with your hearing aid prior to
purchase.
Mobile phone compatibility rating
Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing
sound in their hearing aids when they are using
cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and
hearing aid may not be compatible. According
to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19-
2006 American National Standard Methods of
Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless
Communications Devices and Hearing Aids), the
compatibility of a particular hearing aid and cell
phone can be predicted by adding the rating for
the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell
phone emissions. For example, the sum of the
hearing aid rating of 4 (M4) and a telephone rating
of 3 (M3) would result in a combined rating of 7.
Any combined rating that equals at least 5 would
provide “normal use”; a combined rating of 6 or
greater would indicate “excellent performance.”
The immunity of this hearing aid is at least
M4/T4*. The equipment performance
measurements, categories and system
classications are based upon the best
information available but cannot guarantee that
all users will be satised.
* For models featuring a telecoil input option

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Removing your hearing aid
1. To remove your hearing aid,
grasp it with your thumb and
index nger. If your hearing
aid has a removal handle,
gently pull on it to remove
your hearing aid.
2. Move your jaw up and down
or apply pressure to the back
of your ear to help loosen the
hearing aid.
Do not use the controls or the
battery door to remove your hearing aids.
1.
2.
Putting your hearing aids in your ears
Your hearing aids may be color-coded on the
battery door and/or the label on the hearing aid:
red=right ear; blue = le ear.
Inserting your hearing aid
1. Hold the hearing aid between
your thumb and index nger
with the battery door facing
away from your ear.
2. If your hearing aid has a
removal handle, insert by
holding the hearing aid with
the removal handle at the
bottom.
3. Gently insert the canal portion
of the hearing aid into your
ear using your index nger
to push back and tuck the
hearing aid completely into
place. It should t snugly and
comfortably. Gently pull down and back on
your earlobe to help you insert the hearing
aid into your ear canal more easily.
1.
2.
3.

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Battery information
Low battery warning
Two long beeps indicate the hearing aid battery
is low. Aer the low battery warning, sounds
may not be as clear. This is normal and can be
xed by changing the batteries.
If you can’t hear the low battery warning, your
hearing healthcare professional can change its
pitch or loudness. If you prefer, it can be turned
o entirely.
Your hearing aids are designed to generate a
low battery warning every 30 minutes until you
change the batteries, but depending on the
condition of the batteries, they may die before
another low battery warning occurs. Therefore,
it is recommended that the batteries are
replaced as soon as possible once you hear the
low battery warning.
Turning your hearing aids on and o
The battery door acts as an on and o switch.
1. On: Close the battery door
fully.
When you rst turn your
hearing aid on, the push
button functionality may
have a delay before it is
active to prevent pressing
it unintentionally during
insertion
2. O: Open the battery door
to turn o the hearing aid
and change the battery.
1.
2.

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Caring for batteries
• Always discard batteries in a safe and
environmentally friendly way.
• To prolong battery life, remember to turn
your hearing aids o when not in use,
especially when asleep.
• Remove the batteries and keep the battery
door open while hearing aids are not being
worn, especially when asleep. This will allow
internal moisture to evaporate.
Replacing the battery
1. Gently swing out the battery door with your
ngernail.
2. Grasp the battery with your thumb and
index nger and remove.
3. Insert the new battery into the battery
compartment with the plus (+) sign on the
battery facing the same way as the battery
indicator on the battery door. This will
ensure that the battery door closes properly.
If the battery is inserted incorrectly, the hearing
aid will not turn on.
4. Close the battery door.
Battery symbol
Battery symbol
13
312
10
13
312
10

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Should you develop any side eects
while using the tinnitus masker, such as
headaches, nausea, dizziness or heart
palpitations or experience a decrease
in auditory function such as decreased
loudness tolerance, worsening of tinnitus, or
speech not as clear, you should discontinue
use of the device and seek medical
attention.
The volume of the tinnitus masker can be
set to a level which could lead to permanent
hearing damage when used for a prolonged
period of time. Should the tinnitus masker
be set to such a level in your hearing aid,
your hearing healthcare professional will
advise you of the maximum amount of time
per day you should use the tinnitus masker.
The tinnitus masker should never be used at
uncomfortable levels.
Tinnitus masker
Tinnitus masker uses broadband noise to
provide temporary relief of tinnitus.
Tinnitus masker warnings
The tinnitus masker is a broadband sound
generator. It provides a means of sound
enrichment therapy that can be used as
part of a personalized tinnitus management
program to provide temporary relief from
tinnitus.
The underlying principle of sound
enrichment is to provide supplementary
noise stimulation which can help defocus
your attention from your tinnitus and avoid
negative reactions. Sound enrichment,
coupled with instructional counseling, is an
established approach to managing tinnitus.
Air conduction hearing aids with the
tinnitus masker are to be tted by a hearing
healthcare professional familiar with the
diagnosis and management of tinnitus.

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Operating instructions
Your hearing aids may come with two controls
that allow you to further adjust them – a rotary
dial and a push button.
If your hearing aids are the DX Insera W 312
Dir model, you may also use the the optional
Remote Control or Remote Plus app to control
your hearing aids.
Rotary dial
The rotary dial on your hearing aids
can be set up as a volume control.
Volume control
If the rotary dial has been congured as a
volume control:
• Rotate dial slowly forward towards your
nose to increase the volume
• Rotate the dial slowly backward away from
your nose to decrease the volume
Important information
The tinnitus masker generates sounds that are
used as part of your personalized temporary
tinnitus management program to provide relief
from tinnitus. It should always be used as
prescribed by a hearing healthcare professional
who is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment
of tinnitus.
Good health practice requires that a person
reporting tinnitus have a medical evaluation by
a licensed ear physician before using a sound
generator. The purpose of such an evaluation
is to ensure that medically treatable conditions,
which may be causing tinnitus, are identied
and treated prior to using a sound generator.
The tinnitus masker is intended for adults 18
years of age or older who have both hearing
loss and tinnitus.

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Push button
The push button on your hearing
aids can be either a program
control, a volume control or a
combination of both.
Program control
If the push button has been congured as a
program control, each time you push the button,
you will move to a dierent hearing aid program.
Your hearing aids beep to indicate which program
you are in.
Program setting Beeps
Program 1 (e.g. automatic program) 1 beep
Program 2 (e.g. speech in noise) 2 beeps
Program 3 (e.g. easy-t/telephone) 3 beeps
Program 4 (e.g. music) 4 beeps
Easy-t/telephone (DX Insera 312
Omni and DX Insera 10A Omni only)
short melody
DuoLink
(DX Insera W 312 Dir only)
Opposite ear beeps
the same as side
being adjusted
If your hearing aids are the DX Insera W 312 Dir
model, an optional Remote Control also allows
you to adjust your volume levels; please refer
to the Remote Control user guide for more
information.
As you change the volume level, your hearing
aids will beep.
Volume setting Beeps
Suggested volume level 1 beep
Turning volume up short beep
Turning volume down short beep
Maximum volume level 2 beeps
Minimum volume level 2 beeps

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DuoLink
(DX Insera W 312 Dir only)
When you change the volume or program
settings on one hearing aid, the other one
changes as well. DuoLink works for both the
push button and the rotary dial.
For example, if your push button is congured
as a program control, when you push the
button on one hearing aid, the program will
change on both hearing aids.
Please see the front of this booklet for a listing of your
personalized programs.
Volume control
If your push button has been congured as a
volume control, either:
• Push the button on your right hearing aid to
increase the volume, and
• Push the button on your le hearing aid to
decrease the volume
or:
• Push the button to step through your volume
levels
As you change the volume control, your hearing
aids will beep.
Volume setting Beeps
Suggested volume level 1 beep
Turning volume up short beep
Turning volume down short beep
Maximum volume level 2 beeps
Minimum volume level 2 beeps

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If your hearing aid doesn’t automatically switch
to the easy-t program when a receiver is held
to your ear, you may need to attach an easy-t
magnet to your telephone. The magnet is
designed to strengthen the magnetic eld at
the earpiece of the telephone.
To attach the optional magnet:
1. Clean the telephone receiver.
Hold the magnet near
the “listening end” of your
telephone receiver and release
it. The magnet will flip to the
appropriate side and seek
the optimal position on the
telephone receiver.
2. Place the double-sided tape
in this optimal position on the
telephone receiver.
3. Attach the magnet to the tape.
Your hearing healthcare professional may also
have set up a phone program that you can
access through your optional remote control.
Using the telephone
Push button
Your hearing healthcare professional may have
set up a phone program on your hearing aids
that you can access using the push button.
If your hearing aids are the DX Insera W 312
Dir model, you may also be able to access the
phone program using the optional Remote
Control.
DX Insera 312 Omni and DX Insera 10A
Omni only:
Easy-t
Your hearing aids may also have a telephone
feature, which automatically switches to a
dedicated telephone program when a receiver
is brought close to one of your hearing aids. You
will hear a short melody when you switch to the
easy-t program. When the receiver is moved
away from the hearing aid it will automatically
return to the previous listening program.
1.
2.
3.

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Connecting to your mobile phone
Aer your hearing aids have been paired to your
phone, they will automatically connect again
when your phone and hearing aids are turned
on and in range. This can take up to 2 minutes.
The connection will be maintained as long as
the phone remains ON and within a range of
up to 10 m (30 ).
To switch a call between your hearing aids and
the speaker on your mobile phone, select the
audio source you would like from your phone.
If you are not sure how to do this, consult the
instruction manual that came with your mobile
phone.
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and used under license by Sonova.
Pairing your mobile phone with your
DX Insera W 312 Dir hearing aids
1. On your phone, go to your settings menu to
ensure Bluetooth®is on and to search for
Bluetooth enabled devices.
2. Turn your hearing aids
on by closing the battery
door. Your hearing aids will
remain in pairing mode for
minutes.
3. Your phone will show a list of found
Bluetooth enabled devices. Select your
hearing aid from the list to simultaneously
pair both hearing aids. You will hear
a melody when your phone has been
successfully paired to your hearing aids.
It is only necessary to perform the pairing
procedure once with each Bluetooth enabled
phone.
Consult your phone user guide for instructions
on pairing a Bluetooth device with your phone.

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Using your mobile phone with your
DX Insera W 312 Dir hearing aids
Making a phone call
Start a call on your paired mobile phone as you
normally would. You will hear the audio through
your hearing aids. Your hearing aids pick up
your voice through their own microphones.
Accepting a mobile phone call
When receiving a call, an incoming call
notication will be heard in the hearing aids.
The call can be accepted by a short push of less
than 2 seconds on the push button on either
hearing aid. Alternatively, accept the call on
your phone as you normally would.
Caller’s voice
Your voice
Phone calls with a mobile phone and your
DX Insera W 312 Dir hearing aids
Your DX Insera W 312 Dir hearing aids allow
direct communication with Bluetooth enabled
phones. When paired and connected to a
phone, you will hear the caller’s voice directly
in your hearing aids. Your hearing aids pick up
your voice through their own microphones.
You do not need to hold your mobile phone
close to your mouth, your voice is transmitted
through the hearing aids to your mobile phone.
Le Right
short push
< 2 sec

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Tinnitus masker
If your hearing healthcare professional has
congured both a tinnitus masker program and
a volume control, you can adjust the tinnitus
masker level while you are in the tinnitus masker
program. To adjust the noise level, either:
Rotary dial
• Rotate dial slowly forward towards your
nose to increase tinnitus masker, and
• Rotate the dial slowly backward away from
your nose to decrease the tinnitus masker
Push button (right/le)
• Push the button on your right hearing aid
to increase the tinnitus masker, and
• Push the button on your le hearing aid to
decrease the tinnitus masker
Push button (steps)
• Push the button to step through your
tinnitus masker volume levels
Le Right
long push
> 2 sec
Ending a phone call
End a call by holding down the push button
on either hearing aid for more than 2 seconds.
Alternatively, end the call on your phone as you
normally would.
Rejecting a phone call
An incoming call can be rejected by holding
down the push button on either hearing aid for
more than 2 seconds. Alternatively, reject the
call on your phone as you normally would.