Starkey RIC User manual

RIC
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Receiver-In-The-Canal
83588-000 8/07 © All rights reserved BKLT0049-00-EE-ST REV. A
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Your Destiny hearing system uses the power
of nFusion™Technology which provides vast
improvements in feedback cancellation, noise
management, environmental detection, sound
quality and directional hearing.
“If someone makes a decision to get a
hearing aid, we don’t want to delay another
day, because we know we have a chance to
change their lives. You don’t wait to change
someone’s life.”
— Jerry Ruzicka, President
Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Table of Contents
Identification
Features, Controls and Identification .......................2
Preparation
Batteries ...................................................................4
Battery Indicator Tones ............................................6
Insertion and Removal..............................................9
Operation
On, Off and Volume Levels ....................................12
Multimemory Settings ............................................13
Directional Microphones ........................................14
Telephone Use .......................................................15
Summary of Settings ..............................................18
Hearing System Care
Instrument Care......................................................20
Service and Repair..................................................22
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................23
Tips for Better Communication
For You ...................................................................24
For Your Family and Friends...................................25
FDA Information
Required Information .............................................28
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2
Identification
Features, Controls and Identification
Your hearing system may include:
1. Hearing Instrument
2. Receiver
3. Microphones
4. Multimemory Button
5. Battery Compartment (on/off control)
6. Propeller
7. Retention Lock
8. Wax Guard
Your hearing system can be identified by:
9. Location of serial number
10. Location of manufacturer’s name/model name
11. Location of left/right side indicator

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Identification
4
2
8
7
5
9
10
6
3
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4
Preparation
Batteries
Your hearing system
uses a size 10 or 312
battery as its power
source. This battery size
can be identified by the
yellow (10) or brown
(312) 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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Preparation
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3 4
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Preparation
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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Preparation
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
Preparation

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Preparation
Insertion and Removal
To insert the receiver:
1. Hold the tubing at the bend in front of the
receiver with your thumb and forefinger.
Gently insert the receiver into your ear canal.
2. Carefully place the hearing instrument behind
your ear wrapping it over the top of your ear.
3. Place the lock inside the bowl of your ear.
To remove the hearing system:
1. Remove the lock from the bowl of your ear.
2. Remove the hearing instrument from behind
your ear.
3. Grasp the receiver with your thumb and
forefinger. Gently pull out of your ear canal.
Do not pull with the hearing system case as this
may damage the connection.

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Preparation
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3 4

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Preparation
Helpful Hints
• Minor irritation and inflammation 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, 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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Operation
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 system has been setup with the following
environments.
Program Tone Environment
1 1 Tone Normal
2 2 Tones
3 3 Tones
4 4 Tones

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Operation
Program Directional Setting
1 Automatic Manual Off
2 Automatic Manual Off
3 Automatic Manual Off
4 Automatic Manual Off
My hearing system uses omnidirectional
microphones. Please skip to Telephone
Use section on page 16.
My hearing system uses directional
microphones. Please read the
information below.
Directional Settings
Your hearing system has directional microphones to
help improve speech understanding in noisy situations.
Your hearing care professional will circle the
programmed directional setting for each memory.

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Operation
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.

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Operation
Telephone Use
Your hearing system allows you to comfortably
use the telephone without removing your hearing
system.
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 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.”

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Operation
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.”

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Operation
Summary of Settings
Environment Directional Setting Indicator On Indicator Type
Program 1 Normal
Off
Automatic
Manual
Yes
No 1 Tone
Program 2
Off
Automatic
Manual
Yes
No
2 Tones
Tone Series
Program 3
Off
Automatic
Manual
Yes
No
3 Tones
Tone Series
Program 4
Off
Automatic
Manual
Yes
No
4 Tones
Tone Series
Low Battery — — Yes
No Tone Series
Battery End of Life — — Yes
No Sustained Tone
Standby — — Yes
No Tone Series
Push and Hold — — Yes
No Tone Series

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Operation
Environment Directional Setting Indicator On Indicator Type
Program 1 Normal
Off
Automatic
Manual
Yes
No 1 Tone
Program 2
Off
Automatic
Manual
Yes
No
2 Tones
Tone Series
Program 3
Off
Automatic
Manual
Yes
No
3 Tones
Tone Series
Program 4
Off
Automatic
Manual
Yes
No
4 Tones
Tone Series
Low Battery — — Yes
No Tone Series
Battery End of Life — — Yes
No Sustained Tone
Standby — — Yes
No Tone Series
Push and Hold — — Yes
No Tone Series