Unitron Shine Rev User manual

Shine™Rev
in-the-ear (ITE)
hearing aid guide

Thank you
Thank you for choosing Unitron hearing aids.
At Unitron, we care deeply about people with
hearing loss. We work closely with hearing
healthcare professionals to make advanced,
purpose-driven solutions available to everyone.
Because hearing matters.
This user guide applies to the following models:
Shine Rev ITE
Your hearing aids
Hearing healthcare professional:_______________
___________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________
Model: ____________________________________
Serial number: ______________________________
Replacement batteries:
Size 10 Size 312 Size 13
Warranty: __________________________________
Program 1 is for: ____________________________
Program 2 is for: ____________________________
Program 3 is for: ____________________________
Program 4 is for: ____________________________
Date of purchase:____________________________

Quick reference
Changing batteries
2 beeps
every
30 minutes
10
312
13
On/O Battery size
Low battery
warning
Plus (+) signs
On O
Push button
switching programs
Rotary dial
volume control;
forward=louder, back=soer
Table of contents
Your hearing aids at a glance ..................................................... 2
Warnings .................................................................................... 4
Putting your hearing aids in your ears........................................8
Turning your hearing aids on and o ....................................... 10
Battery information................................................................... 11
Tips for wearing hearing aids for the rst time ..........................14
Operating instructions............................................................. 16
Using the telephone................................................................. 18
Protecting your hearing aids .....................................................19
Cleaning your hearing aids....................................................... 20
Assistive listening devices........................................................21
Troubleshooting guide ............................................................. 22
Warning to hearing aid dispensers
(to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) regulations) ........................................... 26
Information and explanation of symbols................................. 29
Patient feedback.......................................................................31
Additional notes....................................................................... 32
Plus (+) signs

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Your hearing aids at a glance
1 Microphone - sound enters your hearing aids
through the microphones. Microphone shield -
protects microphones from dirt & debris
2 Push button - switches between listening
programs
3 Battery door (on & o) - close the door to turn on
your hearing aids, open the door all the way to
turn o your hearing aids or to change the battery
4 Rotary dial - controls the volume
5 Vent - aids in the reduction of occlusion making
your own voice sound better
6 Removal handle - assists in removing very small
hearing aids from the ear canal
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3
4
5
Full shell Canal
Half shell Mini canal
CIC (Completely-in-the-canal)
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3
5
6
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4
5
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5
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Warnings
The intended use of hearing aids is to
amplify and transmit sound to the ears and
hereby compensate for impaired hearing.
The hearing aids (specially programmed for
each hearing loss) must only be used by the
intended person. They should not be used
by any other person as they could damage
hearing.
Hearing aids should only be used as
directed by your physician or hearing
healthcare professional.
Hearing aids will not restore normal
hearing and will not prevent or improve a
hearing impairment resulting from organic
conditions.
Do not use your hearing aids in explosion
hazard areas.
Allergic reactions to hearing aids 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 aer the removal of the
hearing aid, contact a physician immediately.
Remove your hearing aids for CT and
MRI scans or for other electromagnetic
procedures.
Special care should be exercised in wearing
hearing aids 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 aids is suitable for your
particular hearing loss.

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Battery warnings
Never leave hearing aids or batteries where
small children and pets can reach them.
Never put hearing aids or batteries in
your mouth. If a hearing aid or battery is
swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Precautions
The use of hearing aids is only part of
hearing rehabilitation; auditory training and
lip reading instruction may be required as
well.
In most cases, infrequent use of hearing
aids does not provide full benet. Once you
have become accustomed to your hearing
aids, wear your hearing aids everyday all
day.
Your hearing aids 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 aids. 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 aids to another program, turn
your head in a dierent direction or locate
the cell phone and move away from it.
This hearing aid is not designed to be used
for children under 36 months. The hearing
aid contains small parts that can cause
choking if swallowed by children. Keep
out of reach of pets, children and mentally
challenged people. If swallowed, consult a
physician or hospital immediately.
External devices may only be connected if
they have been tested in accordance with
corresponding IECXXXXX standards. Only
use accessories approved by Phonak AG, to
avoid any electrical shock.
Labeling
The serial number and year of manufacture are
located inside the battery door.

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Putting your hearing aids in your ears
Your hearing aids may be color-coded either
on the shell or on a label on the hearing aid:
red=right ear; blue = le ear.
Inserting your hearing aid
1. Hold the hearing aid between
your thumb and index nger
with the battery door facing
away from your ear.
2. If your hearing aid is a CIC,
insert by holding the hearing
aid with the removal handle at
the bottom.
3. Gently insert the canal portion
of the hearing aid into your
ear using your index nger
to push back and tuck the
hearing aid completely into
place. It should t snugly and
comfortably. Gently pull down and back on
your earlobe to help you insert the hearing
aid into your ear canal more easily.
1.
2.
3.
Removing your hearing aid
1. If your hearing aid is a CIC,
gently pull on the removal
handle. To remove an ITE
hearing aid, grasp it with your
thumb and index nger.
2. Move your jaw up and down
or apply pressure to the back
of your ear to help loosen the
hearing aid.
Note: Do not use the controls or the battery door
to remove your hearing aids.
1.
2.

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Turning your hearing aids on and o
Your hearing aids have a battery door that acts
as an on/o switch and that allows access to
the battery compartment.
1. On: Close the battery door
fully.
Note: It may take 5 seconds
before the hearing aid turns
on. Your hearing healthcare
provider can increase the
start up delay if required.
2. O: Open the battery door
all the way to turn o the
hearing aid or access and
change the battery.
1.
Battery information
To replace the battery, fully open the battery
door for access to the battery compartment.
Low battery warning
Two long beeps indicate the hearing aid battery
is low. Aer the low battery warning, sounds
may not be as clear. This is normal and can be
xed by changing the batteries in the hearing
aids.
If you are not able to hear the low battery
warning, your hearing healthcare professional
can change its pitch or loudness. If you prefer, it
can be turned o entirely.
Your hearing aids are designed to generate a
low battery warning every 30 minutes until you
change the batteries, but depending on the
condition of the batteries, they may die before
another low battery warning occurs. Therefore,
it is recommended that the batteries are
replaced as soon as possible once you hear the
low battery warning.
2.

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Replacing the battery
1. Gently swing out the battery door with your
ngernail.
2. Grasp the battery with your thumb and
index nger 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 side of the battery door. This will
ensure that the battery door closes properly.
Note: If the battery is inserted incorrectly, the
hearing aid will not turn on.
4. Close the battery door.
Caring for batteries
Always discard batteries in a safe and
environmentally friendly way.
To prolong battery life, remember to turn your
hearing aids o when not in use, especially
when asleep.
Remove the batteries and keep the battery door
open while hearing aids are not being worn,
especially when asleep. This will allow internal
moisture to evaporate.
Plus (+) signs
Plus (+) signs

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Tips for wearing hearing aids for the
rst time
• Start in a quiet room at home rst to get
used to the new sound quality. Sounds like
the ticking of a clock, the humming of the
computer, the beep of the microwave or the
rustling of clothes or paper may seem loud
to you at rst, because you have not been
hearing them properly for a long time.
• Read aloud to yourself and learn to correct
the volume of your own voice when you are
wearing the hearing aids.
• Talk to dierent people and learn how
to distinguish between dierent sound
patterns again.
• It will take some time before you are
completely used to your hearing aids and
can fully enjoy the benets.
• Wear your hearing aids for as many hours a
day as you can, and for a little longer each
day.
• Make notes at the back of this booklet,
write down dicult situations and describe
what any unpleasant noises were like.
This information will help your hearing
healthcare professional to ne-tune the
hearing aids better for your needs.
• Involve your family and friends in this
familiarization period. For example,
ask someone to set the television to a
comfortable volume.
• When you are beginning to get used to
wearing the hearing aids, wear them in more
dicult listening environments such as the
oce, at parties or in restaurants. This can
be dicult even for people who can hear
normally. Give yourself time to regain your
ability to hear in these dicult situations.
• Make your hearing aids part of your
everyday life and be patient with yourself
while you are learning to hear sounds
correctly.