Starkey 675 User manual

675
OPERATIONS MANUAL
PxP/ PxPb • Behind-The-Ear

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Your Hearing Instrument ..........................1
Identification ...................................2
Batteries ......................................4
Insertion and Removal............................8
OnandOff ....................................10
Volume Levels ..................................11
Multimemory Settings ............................12
Directional Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using The Telephone.............................14
Feedback .....................................15
DirectAudioInput...............................16
Learning To Hear Well Again.......................17
Realistic Expectations ............................18
The Communication Process.......................19
Handling and Wearing ...........................20
Adjusting To A Noisy World .......................21
Start In Quiet Familiar Places ......................22
Focusing On Specific Sounds ......................23
Hearing The Television and Radio...................24
Enjoy, But Don’t Overdo It ........................25
How Family and Friends Can Help ..................27
Speak Clearly and Normally .......................28
Minimize Distractions ............................29
Time For Added Consideration.....................30
Let Others Know What You Need ...................31
Hearing Instrument Care ..........................33
Putting It In The Right Place .......................34
Daily Cleaning and Care ..........................35
Avoiding Moisture ...............................36
Service and Repair...............................37
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................38
Working Together ...............................39
FDA Information ................................40

1
YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT
Your 675 Behind-The-
Ear (BTE) instrument
is connected by the
earhook to the
customized earmold that
fits comfortably in your
ear. This mold was
crafted directly from
the ear impression
taken by your
hearing professional.
Your BTE may be
programmed to match your particular hearing
requirements. These parameters have been set by
your hearing professional or the manufacturer and
are not adjustable by the wearer.
We are confident that your listening enjoyment
will be enhanced by the attention given to the
performance and appearance of your 675 BTE.

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IDENTIFICATION
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6
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1 = EARHOOK
2 = DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE SOUND INLET
3 = VOLUME CONTROL
4 = VOLUME AND ON-OFF CONTROL
5 = ON-OFF AND MULTIMEMORY CONTROL
6 = MULTIMEMORY BUTTON
7 = BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Your BTE has one of two control configurations that
operate the instrument. It is important that you are
familiar with the control locations and functions on
your specific insturment(s).
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IDENTIFICATION
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Each instrument can be identified by its serial
number, located on the inside of the battery
compartment.

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BATTERIES
Your BTE uses a size
675 battery as its power
source. This battery size
can be identified by the
blue color code on the
packaging. Be sure to
use the correct size
and type cell for your
instrument. Because of
their size, it’s a good
idea to change and replace batteries above a table
or desk to reduce the risk of dropping the
instrument or battery.
To insert or replace the
battery, open the
battery compartment
by placing your
fingernail under the
edge of the swing-out
door and gently pulling
outward. DO NOT
open the battery door
too far or damage is
likely to occur.

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BATTERIES
Place the new
battery in the
compartment
with the plus (+)
sign facing up.
On some instruments, an indicator tone will sound
when the battery’s voltage is low. It is suggested
that you replace the battery when you hear
the tone.
Remove the
existing battery by
pushing it out the
fully open side
of the door.
Close the battery compartment by swinging the door
until it snaps shut. NEVER FORCE THE DOOR SHUT.
This could result in serious damage. If the door will
not close securely, check that the battery is placed
properly in the compartment.

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BATTERIES
Your BTE has a tamper-
resistant, locking battery
compartment. The lock
switch is located on the
bottom of the battery door.
To lock the door, use an
appropriate tool to slide the
recessed switch to the left
until it “clicks” and the colored mark is visible.
Locking the door is not necessary for operation.
Because batteries can vary in size and performance,
your hearing professional is your best source for
lifespan estimates and verification that you are using
the proper size and type.

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BATTERIES
m WARNING:
HEARING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES ARE
DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED.
National Button Battery
Ingestion Hotline [phone]
Upon removal from your hearing
instrument, dispose of spent battery cells
immediately in the proper waste or
recycling receptacle.
To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries,
keep them out of the reach of children.
Always check your medication before ingesting –
batteries have been mistaken for pills.
Never put batteries in your mouth for any reason, as
they can easily be unintentionally swallowed.

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INSERTION AND REMOVAL
Before placing the
BTE earmold into
your ear, be sure the
battery is inserted
and the battery
compartment door
is closed securely.
Also make sure the
instrument is turned
“off.”
To insert, hold the
earmold with your
thumb and forefinger
on the outer side near
the tubing. Gently
insert the canal tip of
the earmold into your
ear canal. Then softly
press the earmold
into place with
your fingertip.

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INSERTION AND REMOVAL
Carefully place the
instrument behind
your ear with the
earhook wrapped over
the top of your ear.
Turn the instrument
“on,” and rotate the
volume control to the
proper level.
To remove, take the
instrument from
behind your ear and
gently pull the
earmold outward.
Pulling down on the
ear lobe may help
loosen the earmold as
it is removed.

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Single Function Control
For BTEs with the single
function control, the “on/
off” function is located in
the volume control. To turn
the instrument “on,” rotate
the control upwards to the
proper setting. To turn the
instrument “off,” rotate the
control down until you feel
a “click.”
ON AND OFF
Your BTE’s “on” and “off” function is determined by
the type of controls on your specific instrument.
Multifunction Control
For BTEs with the
multifunction control, the
instrument is turned “on”
by moving the control up to
the “I” position. To turn the
instrument “off,” move
the control down to the
“O” position.

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VOLUME LEVELS
The volume control
enables you to adjust
the amount of
amplification provided
by the instrument.
You may wish to
change levels as you
encounter different
listening situations.
To change the sound level, use your fingertip to
rotate the vertical volume control. The numbers on
the control provide an orientation for the proper
volume setting. When the control is set at “4,“ the
volume is at the maximum level.
To make sounds louder, rotate the control upward. To
make sounds softer, rotate the control downward.
A non-removable protective
cover may be placed over
the volume control to
prevent inadvertent
adjustment. Your hearing
professional can provide
further instruction
regarding volume
adjustment with the cover.

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Your BTE contains a multimemory control that lets
you select among three settings for different
listening situations. When turned on, your
instrument is most likely programmed for normal
listening environments. The additional settings are
accessed by pressing the button once to select
memory two and twice to access memory three.
Pressing the button three times (or once from
memory three) returns you to the first setting.
Multifunction Control
For BTEs with the
multifunction control,
memories are selected by
pushing the multifunction
control inward.
Single Function Control
For BTEs with the single
function control, memories
are selected by pushing the
memory control inward.
MULTIMEMORY SETTINGS

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DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONES
Your hearing instruments have directional
microphones to help improve understanding in
noisy situations like restaurants, large crowd
events, parties and other environments where
high levels of distracting noise is all around you.
When the directional mics are activated by
pushing the multimemory button, sounds that
occur directly in front of you will be emphasized,
while sounds coming from other directions
are reduced.
It is especially important that you face directly at
those you are listening to, and keep them in your
direct line of sight.

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BTEs with a telecoil feature
enable you to comfortably use
the telephone without removing
your instrument or earmold. The
induction coil amplifies the
signal emitted naturally from the
telephone receiver.
To use the telephone, push the
multifunction or single function
control to access the memory
containing the telecoil function.
Place the handset over your ear
and slowly move it upward,
nearer to the instrument until
the best signal is received.
Some practice and
experimentation may be
necessary to find the
best position.
USING THE TELEPHONE

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FEEDBACK
When the instrument
is “on,” you may hear
a whistling noise
known as feedback
when adjusting the
volume control or
when using the
telephone.
Feedback is caused by
amplified sounds
escaping from the ear,
then reflecting off your
hand into the
instrument’s microphone. It is more likely to occur
during insertion, removal and volume adjustment. It
should cease when you move your hand.
If feedback persists after the instrument has been
inserted correctly and the volume is set to a
comfortable level, contact your hearing professional.

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Your BTE is compatible with
Direct Audio Input (DAI). This
allows you to connect your
instrument to another electronic
sound source, such as a wireless
FM system or audio and
video equipment.
To use DAI, slide the DAI
module onto the bottom
of the BTE, until it “clicks”
into place. The DAI’s gain
control should be turned fully
counter-clockwise, so that it is
pointing to the thickest part of
the shading.
When the DAI module is
attached, the instrument’s
telephone coil is active. To
remove the module, hold the
BTE and DAI module and gently
snap the two apart.
DIRECT AUDIO INPUT

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Many of life’s important
activities involve learning.
Although not always
easy, learning combines
desire, practice and a belief
that if you keep trying,
success and enjoyment will
eventually occur.
This is true of your hearing. When you were young,
you learned how to listen. Your brain learned to
focus on specific sounds and concentrate on voices,
even in the midst of many other noises. As your
hearing gradually diminished, so did that ability to
select sounds.
Now, with the help of your
hearing instruments, you’re
about to relearn the selective
hearing process. Just as the
battery is your hearing instru-
ment’s power source, a posi-
tive attitude is your brain’s
”power source” for learning.
LEARNING TO HEAR WELL AGAIN

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REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
Hopefully, your
hearing instruments
will be extremely
effective – so much so
that you will become
dependent upon
them. However,
hearing aids will not
restore normal hearing
and will not prevent or
improve a hearing
impairment due to
organic conditions. So don’t judge
their effectiveness too soon.
Likewise, others’ experiences with hearing
instruments – good or bad – have no bearing on your
success and should not affect your attitude.
Also, don’t assume that you will hear and understand
all speech with your hearing instruments. It will take
time and patience as you learn to adapt to this new
way of hearing. In most cases, inconsistent use of
hearing instruments does not permit you to attain full
benefit from them.