Starkey SoundGear User manual

OperatiOns Manual

My SoundGear is an Instant Fit In-The-Canal device.
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My SoundGear is a Custom device.
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My SoundGear is a Behind-The-Ear device.
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Your SoundGear
This hearing protection instrument is a reusable level-
dependent earplug, classified as Class II Personal Protective
Device. It is intended for use in a wide variety of conditions
and settings, and is designed to provide protection from loud,
steady state noise, and impulse sounds such as factory noise,
farm machinery, gun shots and more.
To ensure that you receive benefit from your instrument(s),
please read this manual carefully, and follow all instructions
provided here and/or by your hearing health professional.
It is vital that you wear your instrument(s) at all times when
using or near firearms, power tools or loud industrial
machinery. Proper use will greatly reduce but not eliminate
the risk of damage to your hearing as a result of exposure
to noise that exceeds 85dB.
Hearing loss can occur for a variety of reasons, including
disease, certain medications, the natural aging process
and exposure to loud noise.
Periodic evaluations by a licensed hearing professional are
recommended to monitor any changes in your hearing,
or any time you feel your hearing has been compromised.

Instant Fit In-The-Canal
OVERVIEW
Features, Controls and Identification ......................4
PREPARATION
Batteries ............................................6
Battery Indicators .....................................8
Assembly ...........................................10
Insertion and Removal.................................12
SYSTEM CARE
Instrument Care......................................14
Troubleshooting Guide ................................16
CUSTOM
OVERVIEW
Features, Controls and Identification .....................18
PREPARATION
Batteries ...........................................20
Battery Indicators ....................................22
Insertion and Removal.................................23
OPERATION
On & Off ...........................................25
Volume Control ......................................26
Multimemory Settings.................................27
Telephone Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SYSTEM CARE
Instrument Care......................................29
Service and Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEHIND-THE-EAR
OVERVIEW
Features, Controls and Identification .....................32
PREPARATION
Batteries ...........................................34
Battery Indicators ....................................36
Insertion and Removal.................................38
OPERATION
On & Off ...........................................41
Volume Control ......................................41
Multimemory Settings.................................42
Telephone Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SYSTEM CARE
Instrument Care......................................44
Service and Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INSTANT FIT IN-THE-CANAL ............................46
CUSTOM.............................................47
BEHIND-THE-EAR .....................................48
NOISE PROTECTION INFORMATION
REQUIRED INFORMATION..............................49
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION .....................50

INSTANT FIT IN-THE-CANAL
OVERVIEW
Worn in the ear canal, these instant fit devices are designed
to overcome the sensation of wearing an earplug. Hassle free
operation allows you to plug and play - simply insert the
devices into your ear and proceed with your activities.
Features, Controls and Identification
Your device controls include:
1. Microphone opening
2. Sound outlet (receiver)
3. Battery compartment
4. Location of serial number
5. Removal handle
6. Large orange sleeves (shown). Six additional sleeves
(two small black, two large black and two small orange)
also included in package
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INSTANT FIT IN-THE-CANAL
PREPARATION
Batteries
Your device uses a battery as its power source. This battery
size can be identified by the yellow (10) color code on the
packaging. Your device powers on upon inserting the battery
and powers off upon removing the battery.
To insert or replace the battery:
1. To remove the device from the sleeve, gently push the
device out from the end opposite the removal handle.
2. Remove old battery by pushing it out from the side of
the device with your fingers.
3. Remove the tab from the new battery.
4. Place battery in device by lining up the battery’s “+” sign
(flat side of the battery) with the “+” on the case. The “+”
sign is on the wider end of the device, which is engraved
with SoundGear.
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PREPARATION
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Battery Indicator Tones
An indicator will sound when the battery voltage is low.
You have approximately five minutes* to replace the battery.
An indicator 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.
Helpful Hints
• 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 device or battery.
• Disposeofusedbatteriesimmediatelyintheproperwasteor
recycling container.
• Becausebatteriescanvaryinsizeandperformance,a
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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PREPARATION
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