Unitron Shine ITE User manual

Shine™
ITE guide
Guide
d'uti isation de
'intra-
auricu aire
ShineMC

Tab e of contents
Your Shine™hearing instruments....................................1
Overview of your hearing instrument.............................2
Inserting and removing your hearing instruments.........4
Turning your hearing instruments on and off.................6
Battery information.........................................................6
Operating Instructions ...................................................8
Using the telephone ....................................................10
Caring for your hearing instruments .............................11
Cleaning your hearing instruments...............................12
Assistive listening devices ............................................12
Warnings .......................................................................13
Troubleshooting guide..................................................16
Tab e des matières
Vos instruments auditifs ShineMC ..................................19
Aperçu de votre instrument auditif ..............................20
Insertion et retrait de vos instruments auditifs............22
Mise en marche et arrêt de vos instruments auditifs...24
Informations sur la pile.................................................24
Instructions d'utilisation ..............................................26
Utilisation du téléphone .............................................28
Entretien de vos instruments auditifs ..........................29
Nettoyage de vos instruments auditifs ........................30
Aides de suppléance à l'audition..................................31
Avertissements.............................................................32
Guide de dépannage ....................................................35

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Your Shine™ hearing instruments
Hearing healthcare professional: _______________________
__________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________________
Model: ____________________________________________
Serial number: ______________________________________
Replacement batteries: size 10 size 312 size 13
Warranty: __________________________________________
Shine has up to 3 manual programs
Program 1 is the manual program for: ___________________
Program 2 is the manual program for: __________________
Program 3 is the manual program for: __________________
Date of purchase: ___________________________________

Full shell or full shell power
Half shell or half shell power
2 3
Overview of your hearing instrument
There are different styles of ITEs available. The
diagrams below identify some of the components on
your hearing instruments. Have your hearing
healthcare professional place a check beside the
diagram that best describes your ITE style. Because
each instrument is custom-designed and molded to fit
an individual ear, the physical appearance and exact
positioning on your hearing instruments may vary
slightly from those shown.
Legend
1 Microphone
2 Program button or push button volume control
(depending on your customized fitting)
3 Rotary/scroll volume control
4 Battery door
5 Vent
6 Removal handle
4
3
5
1
Canal or power canal
Mini canal or power mini canal
Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC)
or power CIC
My hearing instrument has (check all that apply)
Program button
Volume control rotary/scroll
Push button volume control
2
4
3
5
1
2
4
1
6
5
4
3
5
1
2
2
4
1
5
2
3

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2. If your hearing instrument is a CIC, insert by
holding the hearing instrument with the removal
handle at the bottom.
3. Gently insert the canal portion of the hearing
instrument into your ear using your index finger to
push back and tuck the hearing instrument
completely into place.
To remove your heari g i strume t:
1. If your hearing instrument is a CIC, gently pull on
the removal handle. To remove your hearing
instruments, grasp the instrument with your thumb
and index finger.
2. Move your jaw up and down or apply pressure to
the back of your ear to help loosen the instrument.
Note: Do ot use the volume co trol, program
butto or the battery door to remove your heari g
devices.
It may take some time for you to fully adjust to your
new hearing instruments. In the beginning, do not feel
as though you need to wear them for longer than is
comfortable. Depending on your previous experience
with hearing instruments, increase wearing time
gradually until you have fully adjusted to them.
Eventually, you should wear your Shine hearing
instruments all day every day.
Please consult your hearing healthcare professional
regarding any adjustments you may require to ensure
that you are happy with your hearing instrument. For
instance, pitch and loudness of the beeps can be
adjusted or turned off entirely. Also note that this is a
general guide and your hearing healthcare
professional may have enabled or disengaged certain
features depending on your requirements.
Inserting and removing your hearing
instruments
Your hearing instruments are color-coded red for the
right ear and blue for the left ear. The color is indicated
either on the shell or on a label on the hearing device.
To i sert your heari g i strume t:
1. Hold the hearing instrument between your thumb
and index finger with the battery door away from
your ear.

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Your heari g devices are desig ed to ge erate a
low battery war i g every 30 mi utes u til you
cha ge the batteries, but depe di g o the co ditio
of the batteries, the batteries may die before a other
low battery war i g occurs. Therefore, it is
recomme ded that the batteries are replaced as soo
as possible o ce you hear the low battery war i g.
Rep acing the battery
1. Gently swing out the battery compartment with
your fingernail.
2. Grasp the battery with your thumb and index finger
and remove.
3. Insert the new battery into the battery
compartment with the plus (+) sign on the battery
facing the same way as the plus (+) sign on the
edge of the battery door. This will ensure that the
battery door closes properly.
4. Close the battery door.
Note: If the battery is i serted i correctly, the
door will ot close.
Turning your hearing instruments on
and off
ON:
To turn your hearing instruments on, close the battery
door. Note: It may take 5 seco ds before the
heari g device tur s o . Your heari g healthcare
provider ca additio ally i crease the start up delay if
required.
OFF:
To turn your hearing instruments off, open the battery
door or remove the battery.
Battery information
Low battery warning
Two long beeps indicate the hearing device battery is
low. After the low battery warning, you may
experience some reduction in sound quality. This is
normal and can be remedied by inserting fresh
batteries into the hearing devices.
If you are not able to hear the low battery warning,
your hearing healthcare professional can change the
pitch or loudness of the low battery warning. If you
prefer, it can be turned off entirely.
plus (+)
signs
plus (+)
signs

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Push button
Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a push
button which has been set for switching between
programs or adjusting your volume.
Program co trol
If you have an active push button program control,
each time you push the button, you will move to a
new program.
Your hearing instruments beep to indicate which
program you are in (i.e. one beep for program 1, two
beeps for program 2, etc.).
Caring for batteries
• Always discard batteries in a safe and
environmentally friendly way.
• To prolong battery life, remember to turn your
hearing instruments off when not in use.
• Remove the batteries and keep the battery door
open while hearing instruments are not in use. This
will allow internal moisture to evaporate.
Operating instructions
Your hearing instrument may come with 2 controls
that allow for further adjustment.
Vo ume contro
If the rotary dial or scroll wheel has been configured
as a volume control, you can adjust the loudness of
your hearing instruments by rotating the rotary dial
slowly forward towards your nose or the scroll wheel
slowly upward towards the ceiling to increase the
volume or slowly backward away from your nose or
the scroll wheel slowly downward towards the floor to
decrease the volume.
As you change the volume level, your hearing
instruments will beep. Please refer to the chart below
to learn more about the different volume beeps.
Volume setti g Beep
Ideal volume level 1 beep
Maximum volume level 2 beeps
Minimum volume level 2 beeps
Program 1 (e.g. listening in quiet) 1 beep
Program 2 (e.g. group/party noise) 2 beeps
Program 3 (e.g. telephone) 3 beeps

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Consult your hearing healthcare professional if you
experience difficulties using your hearing instruments
on the phone.
Caring for your hearing instruments
• Open the battery door when not in use.
• Always remove your hearing instruments when
using hair care products. The hearing instruments
can become clogged and cease to function
properly.
• Do not wear your hearing devices in the bath or
shower or immerse them in water.
• If your hearing instruments do become wet, do not
attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave. Do
not adjust any controls. Open the battery doors
immediately, and allow your hearing instruments
to dry naturally for 24 hours.
• Protect your hearing instruments from excessive
heat (hair dryer, vehicle glove box or dashboard).
• Regular use of a dehumidifier, such as a Dri-Aid kit,
can help prevent corrosion and prolong the life of
your hearing instruments.
• Do not drop your hearing instruments or knock
them against hard surfaces.
Volume co trol
If your push button has been configured as a volume
control, you can adjust the volume level by pushing
the button.
Your hearing healthcare professional can help you
identify your different push button volume control
settings.
Using the te ephone
As telephones do not all work the same, you may
experience different results from different phones. You
can use many phones by simply holding the receiver
to your ear, without the need to change to a dedicated
telephone program on your hearing instrument.
Remember to move the handset slightly up or back to
find the position that sounds best to you.
Depending on the phone type you use, your hearing
healthcare professional might have selected a
dedicated phone program on your Shine hearing
instruments.
Volume setti g Beeps
Ideal volume level 1 beep
Increased loudness 1 beep + 1 high-pitched beep
Decreased loudness 1 beep + 1 low-pitched beep

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Warnings
Hearing instruments should only be used as
directed by your physician or hearing healthcare
professional.
Hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing
and will not prevent or improve a hearing
impairment resulting from organic conditions.
Do not use your hearing instruments in explosion
hazard areas.
Allergic reactions to hearing instruments are unlikely.
However, if you experience itching, redness,
soreness, inflammation or a burning sensation in or
around your ears, inform your hearing healthcare
professional and contact your physician.
In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear
canal after the removal of the hearing instrument,
contact a physician immediately.
Remove your hearing instruments for CT and MRI
scans or for other electromagnetic procedures.
Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing
instruments when maximum sound pressure levels
exceed 132 decibels. There may be a risk of
impairing your remaining hearing. Speak with your
hearing healthcare professional to ensure the
maximum output of your hearing instruments is
suitable for your particular hearing loss.
C eaning your hearing instruments
Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring your hearing
instruments are free of ear wax is an important step in
your daily cleaning and maintenance routine.
• Using the brush that was provided with your
hearing instruments, clean ear wax from your
hearing instruments everyday.
• Never use alcohol to clean your hearing instruments.
• Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax.
Sticking household items into your hearing
instruments can seriously damage them.
• Talk to your hearing healthcare professional about
regular appointments to have the wax removed
from your hearing instruments.
Assistive istening devices
Listening in pub ic p aces
Shine’s telecoil can also help you listen
in public places equipped with telecoil
compatible assistive listening devices
such as a loop system. When you see
this symbol, it means that your hearing instrument is
compatible with that buildings loop system. Please
contact your hearing healthcare provider for more
information on loop systems.

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Labe ing
For most ITE hearing instruments, the year of
manufacture is located above the serial number. The
first two digits indicate the year of manufacture.
Battery warnings
Never leave hearing instruments or batteries where
small children and pets can reach them.
Never put hearing instruments or batteries in your
mouth. If a hearing instrument or battery is
swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Precautions
The use of hearing instruments is only part of
hearing rehabilitation; auditory training and lip
reading instruction may be required as well.
In most cases, infrequent use of hearing
instruments does not provide full benefit. Once
you have become accustomed to your hearing
instruments, wear your hearing instruments
everyday all day.
Your hearing instruments use the most modern
components to provide the best possible sound
quality in every listening situation. However,
communication devices such as digital cell phones
can create interference (a buzzing sound) in
hearing instruments. If you experience interference
from a cell phone being used close by, you can
minimize this interference in a number of ways.
Switch your hearing instruments to another
program, turn your head in a different direction or
locate the cell phone and move away from it.
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