tweak Basic User manual

Instruction Manual
www.TweakHearing.com
A sound amplifier for people who are not ready for a hearing aid.
™

Contents
4 General Description
6 Components
7 Battery Information
8 Preparing for Use
9 Inserting a Battery
11 Wearing Your Tweak
12 Set-Up–BASIC Model
14 Set-Up–FOCUS Model
17 Daily Use
18 Care
21 Do’s and Don’ts
23 Troubleshooting Tips
26 How to Reset
27 Warranty and Owner Information
Congratulations on your Tweak
™
purchase.
Tweak is a personal sound amplification product
(PSAP). We know your new Tweak will soon
be indispensable to you. With amazing sound
quality, Tweak delivers both confidence and
comfort so that you never miss a moment!
Tweak is a sophisticated sound amplifier utilizing
innovative, patented technology. With the push
of a button, Tweak allows you to select and
set your desired amplification setting from a
range of acoustic alternatives. Developed by
an audiologist in conjunction with a team of
acoustic engineers, Tweak can help you hear
better in group settings, restaurants, theatres,
meetings, and other environments where you
have difficulty hearing.
Please carefully read this manual for complete
set-up and operating instructions before using
your new sound amplifier.
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TuneAmp FOCUS SET-UP (continued)General Description
NOTE: Both models are the same in appearance. To
determine which model you have, look at the inside of
the battery door. If you see a blue dot, you have the Basic
model. If there’s an empty space, you have the Focus model.
4General Description General Description 5
Tweak comes in two models:
Tweak Basic and Tweak Focus.
Tweak Basic has a single microphone that picks
up sounds from all directions. It is ideal for quiet
listening environments.
Tweak Focus has two microphones, offering
true directionality for those times that you want
to suppress background noise. The Focus model
is ideal if your lifestyle includes a variety of
environments, both quiet and noisy. Just as its name
implies, the Focus model allows you to focus on
sounds coming from a particular direction.
Tweak comes standard with two common size thin tubes (left and right)
fitted with sleeve tips that will fit most users. A vented dome is also
included, in case you decide you want more bass sounds. (SEE PAGE 8.)
The thin tube delivers amplified sound from Tweak into your ear. It is
important for the sound tube and tip to fit properly in your ear. If you
need a different size, other tube lengths and dome sizes are available
through your retailer.
The rocker switch is used during initial set up to lock in your desired
amplification setting. Once your amplification selection is made, the
rocker switch also serves as a digital volume control. (SEE PAGE 13.)
On the Focus model, the rocker switch is also used to toggle between
programs for quiet or noisy environments. (SEE PAGE 15.)
BASIC
FOCUS
OMNI
FOCUS

Components
6Components Battery Information 7
Tweak uses a commonly available 312 zinc air
battery. With normal full-time use, the battery will
last approximately seven days.
When the battery is depleted, remove and
replace it immediately. Replacements may be
purchased through your retailer. When not in use,
be sure to turn your Tweak off by opening the
battery door part way. (FIGURE 3, PG. 9)
Low Battery Warning
For your convenience, Tweak warns you when
the battery is almost depleted. You will hear three
sets of double beeps every 10 minutes, which
indicates it’s time to change the battery. Once the
voltage drops below 0.95V, Tweak emits six sets
of double beeps, then shuts down.
Important —
Always discard
used batteries.
Small batteries
can be harmful
if swallowed.
Keep batteries
out of reach of
pets and small
children. In case
of ingestion, seek
medical attention
immediately and
call (collect, if
necessary) the
National Battery
Ingestion Hotline
at 202-625-3333.
For more information
visit www.poison.
org/battery
TIPS
Battery Information
THIN TUBE
(for sound)
TIP
(Sleeve or Vented Dome)
See illustrations at right
RETAINING
LOCK
TUBE CONNECTOR HEAD
MICROPHONE
2ND MICROPHONE
(Focus Model only)
ROCKER SWITCH /
VOLUME CONTROL
AMPLIFIER CASE
BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR
Tweak is turned off by opening the
battery compartment door part way.
VENTED DOMESLEEVE

Preparing for Use
FIGURE 2FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
8Preparing for Use Inserting a Battery 9
Tweak comes with two standard tubes (left and right). Tubes are marked
with red lettering for the right ear and blue lettering for the left ear
(FIGURE 1). Tweak comes with a “sleeve” tip already installed on the tubes.
If you want more bass sound, remove the sleeve tip and substitute the
dome tip provided. (The tips simply pull straight off.)
Connecting the Tube
Align the tube connector end with the end of the case, then push the
tube straight onto the sound post until it snaps into place. (FIGURE 2)
1Lift the notch at the edge of the battery compartment and swivel
open the door of the battery compartment. (FIGURE 3)
2Remove the brown-colored tab on a new battery (size 312).
Insert the battery with the positive “+” side facing up.
Notice the “+” on the edge of the battery door to assist you in
finding the proper orientation. (FIGURE 4)
Text represents size
of tube. Color of text
indicates left or right.
TIPS
Inserting a Battery
VENTED DOMESLEEVE

Inserting a Battery (continued)
ON–When the battery door is
completely closed, your
Tweak is on.
OFF–To turn off your Tweak,
open the battery door part way.
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
10 Inserting a Battery Wearing Your Tweak 11
3Gently close the battery door. It should close easily; do not force
the door closed. (FIGURE 5)
If resistance is experienced while closing the battery door, make sure the
battery is inserted properly. When the battery door is completely closed,
your Tweak is ready for operation.
Place the Tweak over your ear. Grab the loose end of the tubing
and gently insert the tip into the ear canal. Position the retaining lock in
the bowl of the ear. (FIGURE 6)
When properly inserted, the tubing will lay close to the head around the
front of the ear and into the canal. You can check this by moving your
finger down the tubing, into the ear.
Using a mirror at first may be helpful
to properly position Tweak.
If the tip doesn’t stay in your ear, you
may need a different length thin tube.
Additional sizes are available from
your retailer.
Wearing Your Tweak

Tweak BASIC SET-UP
FIGURE 7
12 BASIC Model Set-Up BASIC Model Set-Up 13
Tweak Basic (For Focus model, skip to page 14)
Selecting Your Amplification Setting
With a fresh battery in your Tweak and wearing the Tweak, you are
ready to choose an amplification setting.
Start out in a quiet environment. The first time
you turn Tweak on, it will be at the lowest
amplification setting. How does it sound?
To try the next level of amplification, press
and release the top part of the rocker switch
(FIGURE 7). You will hear two beeps, indicating
you are now in Amplification Setting Two.
What you are doing is sampling the
available acoustic settings. There are
four different settings to try.
You can press either the top or bottom part
of the rocker switch to try out the different amplification settings. You may
take as long as you want to decide which setting you like best.
Once you’ve made your decision, press and HOLD the rocker switch for
ten seconds, until you hear a long beep. (Pressing and holding either
the top or bottom of the rocker switch locks in your setting.) You have
now locked in your Amplification Setting.
Congratulations! Your setup is complete. Tweak remembers
your preferred amplification setting from now on.
From this point forward, the rocker switch acts as a volume control.
To increase volume: tap the top part of the rocker switch.
To decrease volume: tap the bottom part of the rocker switch.
NOTE: If you decide later that you want to reset your Tweak to a
different amplification setting, see page 26.
TOP PART
BOTTOM PART
ROCKER
SWITCH

Tweak FOCUS SET-UP
FIGURE 8
14 FOCUS Model Set-Up FOCUS Model Set-Up 15
Tweak Focus (For Basic model, see page 12)
Selecting Your Amplification Setting
With a fresh battery in your Tweak and wearing the Tweak, you are
ready to choose an amplification setting.
Start out in a quiet environment. The first time
you turn Tweak on, it will be at the lowest
amplification setting. How does it sound?
To try the next level of amplification, press
and release the top part of the rocker
switch. (FIGURE 8) You will hear two beeps,
indicating you are now in Amplification
Setting Two.
What you are doing is sampling the
available acoustic settings for quiet
environments. There are four different
settings to try.
You can press either the top or bottom part of the rocker switch to try out
the different amplification settings. You may take as long as you want to
decide which setting you like best.
Once you’ve made your decision, press and HOLD the rocker switch for
ten seconds, until you hear a long beep. (Pressing and holding the top
or bottom of the rocker switch locks in your setting.) You have now locked
in your amplification setting, and you now have two programs available –
Quiet and Noise.
Congratulations! Your setup is complete. Tweak remembers
your preferred amplification setting from now on.
From this point forward, the rocker switch provides two functions:
to change the volume and to switch between Quiet and Noise programs.
To increase volume: tap the top part of the rocker switch.
To decrease volume: tap the bottom part of the rocker switch.
To change programs: Press and hold the rocker switch for two
seconds (either top or bottom part). Once you release the switch, you will
TOP PART
BOTTOM PART
ROCKER
SWITCH

Tweak FOCUS SET-UP (continued)
16 FOCUS Model Set-Up Daily Use 17
hear a special sound that indicates which program you have just entered.
Quiet program – you will hear a beep. Noise program – you
will hear a “shhhh” sound.
Every time you turn on your Tweak, it will start out in the Quiet program,
at the amplification level you locked in previously. To switch to the Noise
program, press and hold the rocker switch for two seconds. Do the same
thing to switch back to the Quiet program.
In both programs you can still make minor adjustments to the volume by
quickly tapping the rocker switch.
NOTE: If you decide later that you want to reset your Tweak to a
different amplification setting, see page 26.
ON–When the battery door is completely closed, your Tweak is on.
OFF –To turn off your Tweak, open the battery door part way.
Tweak Basic: You have one program available –Quiet. You can still
adjust the volume by tapping the rocker switch.
Tweak Focus: You now have two programs available–Quiet
and Noise. To switch between Quiet and Noise
programs, press and hold the rocker switch for TWO
(2) seconds. You will hear a confirmation tone: a
single beep for Quiet, “Shhh” for Noise. In either
program, you can still adjust the volume by quickly
tapping the rocker switch.
Important: To extend the battery life, turn off your Tweak by opening
the battery door whenever the device is not in use.
Be sure to keep your Tweak dry at all times. See page 21 for additional
tips on caring for your Tweak.
Daily Use (Basic and Focus)
QUIET BEEP
NOISE* NOISE BURST (Shhhh)
*Available in Focus model only.

Care
CLEANING LINE
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
18 Care Care 19
Wipe the exterior of the tube and tip.
Use the cleaning line provided
to clean the tube and tip, by pushing
the cleaning line through the tube.
(FIGURE 10)
(Insert the line at the connector
end where the tube attaches to the
amplifier case and push out through
the tip.)
Re-attach the tube by aligning the tube connector end with the end of the
amplifier case, then push the connector straight onto the sound post
until it snaps into place. There is no need to rotate the tube when
re-attaching.
Do not rinse or submerge these parts in water. There is a risk of
damage if a water drop becomes trapped in the tube. If this should
occur, it will prevent sound from coming through the tube and may be
harmful to Tweak’s electronics.
The following instructions will assist in extending the life of your Tweak
amplifier.
Cleaning the Exterior
You should inspect and clean your Tweak every day. To clean, gently
wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth or a moist non-alcohol disinfecting
wipe. Do not allow water or liquid to enter any openings.
The most common causes of amplifier problems are moisture and wax.
The daily use of a Dry & Store
®
appliance is recommended to reduce
moisture and wax buildup.
Dry & Store products may be
purchased from your retailer
(or at www.dryandstore.com).
Cleaning the Tip and Tube
Remove the tube from the case by
twisting the tube connector at least
45° then pulling it off. (FIGURE 9)

Care (continued)
20 Care Do’s and Don’ts 21
Changing the Tube and Tip
The tube and tip should be changed periodically, typically 2 or 3 times
per year. When the tube or tip become soft, discolored, kinked, or
damaged, obtain replacements from your Tweak retailer.
When you change the tip, make sure it is securely fastened to the sound
tube before inserting it in your ear.
Extended Storage
If it is necessary to store your Tweak amplifiers for an extended amount of
time, follow the steps below:
Remove the batteries. Clean your Tweak according to instructions in this
manual. A full cycle in a Dry & Store appliance is recommended prior to
extended storage. Place Tweak in an airtight container with a Dry-Brik
®
desiccant. Then store in a cool, dry place.
DO place your Tweak amplifiers in a Dry & Store
®
appliance
every night to remove moisture and prevent corrosion.
DO always carry spare batteries.
DO safely store Tweak when not in use. Keep out of reach of
small children and pets. In particular, dogs may be irritated by
the feedback (“whistling”) sound and attracted by the owner’s
scent. This often results in a chewed and/or ingested device.
(Dry & Store
®
is recommended for storage whenever Tweak is
not being worn.)
Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s and Don’ts (continued)
22 Do’s and Don’ts Troubleshooting Tips 23
DON’T leave Tweak on the radiator, near a stove, in a sunny
window, in a car or in any other hot place. Excessive heat or
cold can damage the instrument.
DON’T wear Tweak when using a hair dryer or when at the
beauty salon, spa or barber.
DON’T apply hair spray when wearing your Tweak. It can
damage the microphone or other components.
DON’T wear Tweak while taking a bath, shower, spa treatment
or while swimming.
DON’T store Tweak in the bathroom during a shower or near
a steam room, as moisture created by the steam may cause
damage.
Troubleshooting Tips
No Sound or Not
Loud Enough
Ensure that the battery door is closed.
Replace the battery.
Make sure the tip is not clogged.
Make sure the amplifier case and tubing are
clean and dry.
Make sure that the amplifier case is positioned
properly behind the ear, and that the tip is positioned
properly in the ear canal.
Make sure the volume is turned up, by tapping the top
part of the rocker switch.
Excessive ear wax can prevent sound from entering
the ear. Contact your physician.
Changes in your hearing can affect how you
hear with Tweak. Contact a hearing healthcare
professional if you suspect any change in your hearing
condition.
Your Tweak may need to be reset. See page 26
for instructions.
Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting Tips (continued)
24 Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips 25
Whistling
(“Feedback”)
Your Tweak has a best-in-class feedback management
system. However, when your hand is near the device,
you may hear a whistling noise, which is called
“feedback.” This may be caused by amplified sound
bouncing off your hand back into the instrument. The
noise usually quits when you take your hand away.
If the whistling doesn’t stop once you’ve moved
your hand away, ensure that the amplifier case is
positioned properly behind the ear, and that the tip is
positioned properly in the ear canal.
Try adjusting the volume. Tap the bottom part of the
rocker switch to decrease volume.
Your Tweak may need to be reset. See page 26
for instructions. Once reset, repeat steps on page
12 (Basic model) or page 14 (Focus model) and
choose a lower Amplification Setting. (Example: If
you’re currently on Amplification Setting 3, consider
Amplification Setting 2.)
If the above fails to reduce feedback, contact your
place of purchase.
Sound is Distorted,
Unclear, Intermittent
or has Static Noise
Replace the battery.
Make sure the tube and tip are not clogged.
(Refer to page 19.)
Make sure the amplifier is clean and dry. We
recommend nightly use of a Dry & Store appliance to
remove moisture and prevent corrosion.
If you are near an electromagnetic field (e.g. near a
computer screen or fluorescent lights), step away to
see if the static clears.
Your Tweak may need to be reset. See page 26
for instructions. Once reset, repeat steps on page
12 (Basic model) or page 14 (Focus model) and
choose a lower Amplification Setting. (Example: If
you’re currently on Amplification Setting 3, consider
Amplification Setting 2.)
Your Tweak may have a poor battery contact or
may not be set up properly. Contact your place of
purchase.

How to Reset (both models)
26 How to Reset Warranty and Owner Information 27
Owner information
Each Tweak has a serial number (S/N) located on the underside of the amplifier.
Please record this serial number in the owner information section below.
Owner Name: __________________________________________________
Tweak Purchase Date: ___________________________
Place of purchase:
Business Name: _________________________________________________
City: ________________________ St: _________ Country: ___________
Phone Number: _________________________________
Warranty
See warranty card for more information.
After wearing Tweak for a while, you may decide you want to try a
different Amplification Setting than the one you initially selected.
Tweak may be reset by following these simple steps:
1With a battery inserted, open the battery door.
2Press and hold the top or bottom part of the rocker switch.
3While still pressing and holding the rocker switch, close the
battery door.
4Wait at least 15 seconds, then release the rocker switch.
5Open the battery door.
6When you close the battery door again, Tweak is reset.
You may now proceed to select a new Amplification Setting.
See page 12 for Basic model or page 14 for Focus model.
LEFT RIGHT
Basic / Focus (circle one)
Serial Number
Color
Amplification Setting Selected

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A PSAP is a wearable electronic product that is not intended to compensate for impaired
hearing, but rather is intended for non-hearing impaired consumers to amplify sounds in
the environment for a number of reasons, such as for recreational activities. PSAPs are
not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate disease.
If you think you have an undiagnosed hearing loss or have a history of excessive wax
build-up, consult a hearing healthcare professional prior to using this product.
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