Unitron Shine Moda II User manual

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BTE gu de
Moda™II

Table of contents
Your Shine™hearing instruments....................................1
Overview of your hearing instrument.............................2
Putting your hearing instruments on your ears..............4
Turning your hearing instruments on and off ................5
Battery information.........................................................6
Operating instructions....................................................8
Using the telephone .....................................................9
Caring for your hearing instruments.............................10
Cleaning your hearing instruments ...............................11
Assistive listening devices ............................................13
Warnings .......................................................................14
Troubleshooting guide..................................................17
Warning to hearing instrument dispensers
(to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) regulations) .....................................................20

Your Sh ne™ hear ng nstruments
Hearing healthcare professional: _______________________
___________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________________
Model:_____________________________________________
Serial number: ______________________________________
Replacement batteries: size 312
Warranty: __________________________________________
Shine Moda II 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:____________________________________
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Overv ew of your hear ng nstrument
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 hearing instrument
style and attachment.
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Moda II with earmold
Moda II with slim tube and dome
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2
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2
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Legend
1 Microphone and
microphone shield
2 Program button or
volume control
(depending on your
customized fitting)
3 Battery door/
on & off switch
4 Tube
5 Dome
6 Retention piece
7 Earhook
8 Earmold
Moda II attachment style (check one)

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My hear ng nstrument has (check all that apply)
Program button
Push button volume control
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.

Putt ng your hear ng nstruments on
your ears
Your hearing instruments may be color-coded red for
your right ear and blue for your left ear. This color
indicator is located inside the battery door with a small
colored dot.
BTE w th sl m tubes
1. Hold the tube where it
attaches to the dome and
gently push the dome into
your ear canal. The tube
should lie flush against your head and not stick out.
2. Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear.
3. Place the retention piece in your ear so it rests at the
bottom of the opening of your ear canal.
BTE w th earmolds
1. Carefully insert the
earmold into your
ear. The earmold
should fit into your
ear snugly and
comfortably. The tube should lie flush against your
head and not stick out.
2. Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear.
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Turn ng your hear ng nstruments
on and off
Your hearing instruments have a three-position battery
door that acts as an on/off switch and that allows
access to the battery compartment.
ON:
To turn the hearing instruments on, close the battery door
fully. Note: It may take 5 econd before the
hearing device turn on. Your hearing healthcare provider
can additionally increa e the tart up delay if required.
OFF:
To turn the hearing instrument off, partially open the
battery door. This position also allows excess moisture
to vent away from the battery compartment.
on off open
Note: When turning your hearing in trument
on and off while it i on the ear, gra p the top and
bottom of the in trument with your index finger
and thumb. U e the index finger of your oppo ite
hand to open and clo e the battery door.
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Battery nformat on
To replace the hearing instrument battery, fully open
the battery door for access to the battery
compartment.
Low battery warn ng
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.
Your hearing device are de igned to generate a
low battery warning every 30 minute until you
change the batterie , but depending on the condition
of the batterie , they may die before another low
battery warning occur . Therefore, it i recommended
that the batterie are replaced a oon a po ible
once you hear the low battery warning.
Replac ng the battery
1. Gently swing out the battery door with your
fingernail, or grasp the top and bottom of the
instrument with your index finger and thumb. You
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can use your index finger to open and close the
battery door if this is easier.
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 i in erted incorrectly, the
door will not clo e.
Car ng for batter es
• Always discard batteries in a safe and
environmentally friendly way.
• To prolong battery life, remember to turn your
hearing devices off when not in use.
• Remove the batteries and keep the battery door
open while hearing devices are not in use. This will
allow internal moisture to evaporate.
plus (+)
signs
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Operat ng nstruct ons
Push button
Your hearing instrument is equipped with a push
button, built into the back of the battery door,
which has been set for switching between
programs or adjusting your volume.
Program button
If your push button has been configured as a 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.).
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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Volume control
If your push button has been configured as a volume
control, you can adjust the volume level by pushing
the button.
Us ng the telephone
As telephones don’t 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 hearing instruments
Volume etting Beep
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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Car ng for your hear ng nstruments
• 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 devices from excessive heat
(hair dryer, vehicle glove box or dashboard).
• Ensure you do not twist or squeeze the tube when
your hearing instruments are placed in their case.
• Regular use of a dehumidifier, such as a Dri-Aid kit,
can help prevent corrosion.
• Do not drop your hearing devices or knock them
against hard surfaces.
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Clean ng your hear ng nstruments
Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring your hearing
devices, earmolds and domes are free of ear wax is an
important step in your daily cleaning and maintenance
routine.
• Never use alcohol to clean your hearing devices,
earmolds or domes.
• Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax. Sticking
household items into your hearing devices or
earmolds can seriously damage them.
Hear ng nstruments w th earmolds
Earmolds send amplified sound
from the hearing devices into the
ears. They must fit into your ears
snugly and comfortably. If
amplified sound leaks out of your
ear, you may hear whistling.
Always ensure earmolds are clean and free of earwax.
Do not use alcohol to clean your earmolds. If the
earmolds become plugged, clear the opening with a
wax loop or pipe cleaner. If your physician prescribes
eardrops, clean any moisture that may get into the
earmolds or tubing to prevent plugging.
If the earmolds require further cleaning, disconnect
the plastic tube from the hook of the hearing devices.
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Wash only the earmolds in warm water with a mild
soap. Rinse them with cool water and allow them to
dry overnight. Make sure the earmold tubes are dry
before reconnecting them to each hook on your
hearing devices.
Hear ng nstruments w th sl m tubes
and domes
You should have the slim tubes and
domes replaced by your hearing
healthcare professional
approximately every three to six
months or when they become stiff,
brittle or discoloured. Clean the
domes daily with a damp cloth. You should also clean
the slim tubes periodically, with the cleaning pin
provided, when you begin to notice debris in and
around the tubes.
1. Hold the slim tube in one hand and the hearing
instrument in the other hand.
2. Gently pull the hearing instrument until it detaches
from the slim tube.
3. Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the slim
tube and dome.
4. Remove the dome from the slim tube before
cleaning the slim tube.
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5. Using the cleaning pin provided in the
kit, gently insert the cleaning pin
where the slim tube attaches to the
hearing instrument and push the pin
all the way through the tube.
Note: The lim tube and dome
hould never be rin ed or ubmerged in
water a water drop may become lodged in the tube,
block ound or damage the electrical component of
the hearing in trument.
6. Once the slim tube has been cleaned, reattach it by
gently pushing the hearing instrument onto the
slim tube.
Ass st ve l sten ng dev ces
L sten ng n publ c places
Shine’s telecoil option 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 there
is loop system installed; this loop system is
compatible with your hearing instrument. Please
contact your hearing healthcare provider for more
information on loop systems.
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Warn ngs
Hearing devices should only be used as directed by
your physician or hearing healthcare professional.
Hearing devices will not restore normal hearing and
will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment
resulting from organic conditions.
Do not use your hearing devices in explosion
hazard areas.
Allergic reactions to hearing devices 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 devices for CT and MRI scans
or for other electromagnetic procedures.
Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing
devices 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 devices is suitable
for your particular hearing loss.
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Battery warn ngs
Never leave hearing devices or batteries where
small children and pets can reach them.
Never put hearing devices or batteries in your
mouth. If a hearing device or battery is swallowed,
call a physician immediately.
Warn ng to hear ng healthcare profess onal
Domes should never be fitted on patients with
perforated eardrums, exposed middle ear cavities, or
surgically altered ear canals. In the case of such a
condition, we recommend to use a customized ear
mold.
Precaut ons
The use of hearing devices is only part of hearing
rehabilitation; auditory training and lip reading
instruction may be required as well.
In most cases, infrequent use of hearing devices
does not provide full benefit. Once you have
become accustomed to your hearing devices, wear
your hearing devices everyday all day.
Your hearing devices use the most modern
components to provide the best possible sound
quality in every listening situation. However,
communication devices such as digital cell phones
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can create interference (a buzzing sound) in hearing
devices. 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 devices to another program, turn your head
in a different direction or locate the cell phone and
move away from it.
Label ng
The serial number and year of manufacture are located
inside the battery door.
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Troubleshoot ng gu de
Cause Poss ble remedy
No ound
• Not turned on
• Low/dead battery
• Poor battery contact
• Battery upside down
• Earmolds/
slim tubes/domes
blocked with ear wax
• Plugged microphone
protector
Not loud enough
• Low volume
• Low battery
• Earmolds/slim tubes/
domes not inserted
properly
• Change in hearing
• Earmolds/slim tubes/
domes blocked with
ear wax
• Plugged microphone
protector
Intermittent
• Low battery
• Dirty battery contact
• Turn on
• Replace battery
• Consult your hearing healthcare professional
• Insert battery plus (+) side up
• Clean earmolds or slim tubes and domes.
See “Cleaning your hearing instrument”.
Consult your hearing healthcare professional.
• Consult your hearing healthcare professional
• Turn up volume; see hearing healthcare
professional for models without a manual
volume control or if problem persists.
• Replace battery
• See “Putting your hearing instruments on
your ears”. Reinsert carefully.
• Consult your hearing healthcare professional
• Clean shells and domes. See “Cleaning your
hearing instrument”. Consult your
hearing healthcare professional.
• Consult your hearing healthcare professional
• Replace battery
• Consult your hearing healthcare professional

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Two long beep
• Low battery
Whi tling
• Earmolds/slim tubes/
domes not inserted
properly
• Hand/clothing near ear
• Poorly fitting shells/
domes
Not clear, di torted
• Poorly fitting earmolds/
slim tubes/domes
• Earmolds/slim tubes/
domes blocked with
ear wax
• Low battery
• Plugged microphone
protector
Shell /dome falling out of ear
• Poorly fitting earmolds/
slim tubes/domes
• Earmolds/domes
not inserted properly
• Replace battery
• Remove and reinsert carefully
• Remove hand/clothing from ear
• Consult your hearing healthcare professional
• Consult your hearing healthcare professional
• Clean shells and domes. See “Cleaning your
hearing instrument”. Consult your hearing
healthcare professional.
• Replace battery
• Consult your hearing healthcare professional
• Consult your hearing healthcare professional
• See “Putting your hearing instruments on
your ears”. Reinsert carefully.
Cause Poss ble remedy