Starkey Destiny 1600 User manual

BTE
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Behind-The-Ear
1600

Congratulations!
Your new Destiny hearing system uses advanced
digital features to provide improved sound quality,
speech understanding and listening comfort.
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., a global hearing
instrument manufacturer, is a worldwide provider of
comprehensive digital hearing solutions. Founded in
1967, Starkey operates facilities in more than
25 countries and is a recognized world leader in
the design and development of innovative hearing
solutions. Starkey focuses on connecting people
with people. This philosophy is at the center of
everything we do. Our ultimate goal is to provide
you the best listening experience possible.
Please read this manual carefully to take full
advantage of all features on your new hearing
system. If you have any questions, please contact
your hearing care professional.

Table of Contents
Identification
Features, Controls and Identification .......................2
Preparation
Batteries ...................................................................4
Battery Indicator Tones ............................................6
Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment ..................7
Insertion and Removal............................................10
Operation
On, Off and Volume Levels ....................................13
Multimemory Settings ............................................14
Directional Settings ................................................15
Telephone Use .......................................................16
Direct Audio Input..................................................18
Self Check ..............................................................20
Reminder................................................................21
Summary of Settings ..............................................22
Hearing System Care
Instrument Care......................................................24
Earmold Care .........................................................24
Service and Repair..................................................27
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................28
Tips for Better Communication
For You ...................................................................30
For Your Family and Friends...................................31
FDA Information
Required Information .............................................32
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Identification
Features, Controls and Identification
Your hearing system controls include:
1. Earhook
2. Directional microphone
3. Multimemory button
4. Battery compartment (on/off control)
5. Direct audio input contact
6. Side indicator RED is for RIGHT ear,
BLUE is for LEFT ear.
7. Tamper resistant battery lock
Your hearing system can be identified by:
8. Location of serial number
9. Location of manufacturer’s name and
model name

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Identification
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00-000000
8SERIAL NUMBER
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67

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Preparation
Batteries
Your hearing system uses a
size 13 battery as its power
source. This battery size can be
identified by the orange color
code on the packaging.
To insert or replace the battery:
1. Use the nail grip on the battery door.
2. Open the battery door gently and remove
the old battery.
3. Remove the tab from the new battery.
4. Line up the battery’s plus “+” sign (flat side of
the battery) with the “+” on the battery door.
5. Close the battery door.

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Battery Indicator Tones
An indicator will sound when the battery’s voltage
is low. You have approximately 20 minutes* to
replace the battery. A different tone lasting
two seconds will sound just before the battery
stops working.
* Actual time between low battery indicator and shut
down will vary depending on environmental noise levels
and brand of battery used.

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Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment
To lock the battery door:
Use an appropriate tool to
slide the recessed switch to
the left until it “clicks” and
the colored mark is visible.
To unlock the battery door:
Slide the recessed switch to
the right until it “clicks” and
the colored mark disappears.
Locking the door is not
necessary for operation.
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Helpful Hints
• NEVERFORCETHEDOORSHUT;this
couldresultinseriousdamage;ifthedoor
will not close securely, check that the battery
is inserted correctly
• Donotopenthebatterydoortoofaror
damage is likely to occur
• 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
• Disposeofusedbatteriesimmediatelyinthe
proper waste or recycling container
• Becausebatteriescanvaryinsizeand
performance, your hearing care professional
is your best source for lifespan estimates and
verification that you are using the proper size
and type
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Warnings
Batteries are dangerous if swallowed. To help
prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries:
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Check your medications before taking them –
batteries have been mistaken for pills
 Neverputbatteriesinyourmouth,astheycan
easily be swallowed
 NationalButtonBatteryIngestionHotline:
202-625-3333
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Preparation
Insertion and Removal
To insert the custom earmold and hearing
instrument:
1. Holdthecustomearmoldwithyourthumband
forefinger on the outer side near the tubing.
2. Tilt your hand slightly forward and gently insert
the canal tip of the custom earmold into your
ear canal.
3. Rotate the custom earmold backwards.
4. Softly press the custom earmold into place with
your fingertip.
5. Carefully place the BTE behind your ear
wrapping the earhook over the top of your ear.
To remove the hearing instrument and
custom earmold:
Take the instrument from behind your ear and
gently pull the custom earmold outward. Pulling
lightly down on the ear lobe may help loosen the
custom earmold as it is removed.

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Helpful Hints
• Minorirritationandinammationmayoccur
as your ear becomes accustomed to having an
objectinit;ifso,pleasecontactyourhearing
care professional.
• Ifanactualallergicreactionoccurs,alternative
earmoldmaterialsareavailable;contactyour
hearing care professional.
• Severeswelling,dischargefromtheear,
excessive wax, or other unusual conditions
warrant immediate consultation with a physician.

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Operation
On, Off and Volume Levels
To turn ON:
Insert a battery and completely
close the battery door.
To turn OFF:
Open the battery door until the battery is no longer
touching the battery contacts.
Some hearing systems have been programmed
with a power-on delay, allowing additional time
to place the hearing system in your ear before it
starts working. Your hearing care professional will
check the box below if your hearing system has this
feature activated.
Your hearing system has been set to a specific
volume level by your hearing care professional. If
sounds are generally too loud or too soft, please
contact your hearing care professional for advice
and adjustment.
My hearing instrument has power-on delay:
Yes No

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Multimemory Settings
Your hearing care professional
can set up to four hearing
programs for you. These
additional programs are
accessed by pressing the
Multimemory button inward.
When you press the
Multimemory button, you
may hear an indicator or a tone series indicating
the device has changed to the next program.
Your hearing instrument has been setup with the
following environments.
Program Tone Speech Environment
 1 1Tone One Normal
2 2 Tones Two
3 3 Tones Three
4 4 Tones Four
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Operation
Directional Settings
Your hearing system has directional microphones to
help improve speech understanding in noisy situations.
Your hearing system has been setup with the
following directional settings:
When the directional microphones are activated
automatically (automatic), the hearing instrument will
continually monitor the environment and gradually
adjust to the appropriate mode to optimize speech
intelligibility.
When the directional microphones are activated
by pushing the Multimemory button (manual), the
hearing instrument optimizes speech when you select
the directional memory.
Ask your hearing care professional about your
particular directional settings.
Program Directional Setting
1 Automatic Manual Off
2 Automatic Manual Off
3 Automatic Manual Off
4 Automatic Manual Off

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Operation
Telephone Use
Your hearing system has a telephone feature that
enables you to comfortably use the telephone
without removing your hearing instrument or
custom earmold.
My telephone feature is:
Automatic Telephone Response (ATR)
Automatic Telecoil (Autocoil)
Manual Telecoil (Program #__________ )
 PushandHoldFunction
ATR or Autocoil:
Place the telephone handset in a normal
position and then shift slightly back. When
correctly positioned, you will hear an indicator
for the automatic activation of the telephone
program. When finished, the hearing system will
automatically return to the previous setting.

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Manual Telecoil:
To use the telephone, push the Multimemory
button to access the program containing the
Manual Telecoil environment. You will hear an
indicator that you are in the telephone program.
Place the telephone handset over your ear
and slowly move it back to find the best position
for listening. When finished, press the Multimemory
button as needed to return to the previous setting.
Push and Hold Function:
Push and hold the Multimemory button for three or
moreseconds;youwillhearanindicatorthatyou
are in the telephone program. Place the telephone
handset over your ear and slowly move it back to
find the best position for listening. When finished,
press the Multimemory button once to return to the
previous setting.
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
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Operation
aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions.
For example, the sum of a hearing aid rating of 2 (M2/T2)
and a telephone rating of 3 (M3/T3) would result in a
combined rating of 5. 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 M2/T2. The
equipment performance measurements, categories
and system classifications are based upon the best
information available but cannot guarantee that all users
will be satisfied.
NOTE: The performance of 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, be sure to try it with your hearing aid prior
to purchase. For additional guidance, please ask your
cell phone provider for the booklet entitled “Hearing Aid
Compatibility with Digital Wireless Cell Phones.”
Direct Audio Input
Your hearing system is compatible with Direct
Audio Input (DAI). This allows you to connect your
instrument to another electronic sound source,
such as an ELI®, wireless FM system or audio and
video equipment.