ReSound RP30 Manuel utilisateur

15620211-US-05.09 Rev. B

ReSound Plus5 ITC

RP30, RP30-D,

RP30-P, RP30-DP

GN ReSound North America

8001 Bloomington Freeway

Bloomington, MN 55420-1036

phone: 1-888-735-4327

fax: 952-769-8001

GN ReSound Canada

303 Supertest Road

Downsview, Ontario M3J 2M4

phone: 1-888-737-6863

www.gnresound.com • [email protected]

USER GUIDE

CONTENTS page

Your ReSound Plus5 Hearing Instrument 4–5

Program Selector 6

Your Program Environments 6

Telecoil 6

Directionality 7

Stand-By Mode 7

On/Off Function 7

SmartStart™ 8

Volume Control 8

Insertion of the Hearing Instrument 9

Removal of the Hearing Instrument 10

Low Battery Warning 10

Changing the Battery 10–11

Battery Warning Information 11

Daily Maintenance 12

Cleaning the Microphone Sound Inlet 13

Changing the Sound Outlet Filter/

Cleaning the Sound Outlet 13

Telephone Use 14

Using Assistive Listening Systems 15

General Precautions 16

Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users 17–18

Children with Hearing Loss 18

Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers 19

Troubleshooting Guide 20–21

Technical Data 22

Warranty and Repairs 22

Key Word Index 23

ReSound Plus5

IN-THE-CANAL

PERSONAL HEARING SYSTEM

Congratulations on the purchase of your new fully

digital GN ReSound hearing instrument! This booklet

describes the functionality of all ITC (In-The-Canal)

models in the ReSound Plus5 product line. The

functionality depends on the model; your hearing

healthcare professional will highlight the features of

your particular hearing instrument.

GN ReSound’s advanced technology and customized

programs, selected by your hearing healthcare profes-

sional, will bring the best possible hearing solution

to your family life, and your professional and social

activities.

Your hearing instrument has been adjusted to your

individual hearing loss. Please familiarize yourself with

the information in this booklet. Proper understanding

and use of your new GN ReSound hearing instrument

will allow you to derive maximum hearing benefit.

This instruction covers the following ReSound Plus5

ITC products: RP30, RP30-D, RP30-P and RP30-DP.

ReSound Plus5 is a trademark of GN ReSound.

7. Sound Outlet

8. Manufacturer

9. Model

10. Serial Number

RP30-D

GN ReSound

Your ReSound Plus5 Hearing Instrument

1. Program Selector

2. Battery Compartment and On/Off Switch

3. 1st Microphone Sound Inlet

4. 2nd Microphone Sound Inlet (optional)

5. Air Vent

6. Volume Control (optional)

Directionality (optional)

The ReSound Plus5 models RP30-D and RP30-DP are

equipped with two microphones, which offer directionality.

That is a function that enables better speech understanding

in noisy situations. This function focuses on speech from in

front of you while sounds coming from behind you are sup-

pressed. Please ask your hearing healthcare professional

how to activate directionality.

Stand-By Mode

To put the instrument into stand-by mode, hold down the

program selector for five seconds. You will hear a series of

beeps, and the device is now in stand-by mode.

Before returning to functional mode, you will need to wait

approximately five seconds. After waiting, press the pro-

gram selector once. Please note that the instrument is using

a small amount of power when it is in stand-by mode.

On/Off Function

Your ReSound Plus5 ITC is equipped

with an on/off switch integrated

into the battery compartment.

When the battery compart-

ment is fully closed, the instru-

ment is turned on in its

functional mode and Program 1

will be activated.

To turn the instrument off, open the battery compartment

with your fingernail. Whenever you are not wearing the

instrument, remember to turn it off to reduce battery con-

sumption.

Program Selector

Your hearing healthcare professional has most likely pro-

grammed multiple programs into your instrument. You can

select programs simply by depressing the program selector

once. You will then hear one or more “beeps,” indicating

which program you have selected. Your hearing instrument

will switch programs as follows:

Examples:

2 programs: 1→ 2, 2 →1

With telecoil: 1 →2, 2 →T, T →1

With telecoil plus microphone: 1 →2, 2 →T, T → MT, MT →1

You can always return to Program 1 by turning your instru-

ment off and then on again or by placing it in stand-by

mode and then returning to its operating mode.

Your Program Environments

Program Description of when to use

Telecoil

All the ReSound Plus5 ITC instruments offer telecoil as an

optional feature. See section “Telephone Use” (page 14) for

a detailed description of the telecoil function.

SmartStart™

SmartStart™ allows you to insert the instrument in the ear

without annoying sounds like squealing. It delays the

switch-on time ten seconds after closing the battery

compartment, and is indicated by a beep every second after

closing the battery compartment.

Volume Control (optional)

Your instrument might be equipped with a volume control.

With the volume control you can turn the volume up and

down. When wearing the instrument, you can increase the

volume by turning the volume control wheel toward the

front of the head and reduce volume by turning it toward

the back of the head.

For each volume step, you will hear a “beep” signal indicat-

ing the change. If you reach the upper or lower limit of the

volume control range, there will be a different type of

“beep” signal with a lower pitch.

Please note that your instrument has been fitted by your

hearing healthcare professional and that your hearing loss

has required a certain amount of amplifi-

cation. This means that you may not

be able to increase the volume as

much as you can decrease it.

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Insertion of the Hearing Instrument

To insert the hearing instrument into your ear:

1. Grip the instrument with your thumb and forefinger

(as shown), either above and below or on the sides (as

shown) with the program selector on top.

2. Place the sound outlet portion into your ear canal.

3. Insert the hearing instrument carefully with a slight

“corkscrew” motion.

By experimenting, you may find a method that is easier

for you. When properly inserted, the instrument should fit

comfortably and tightly in your ear. It is important that the

custom shell fits correctly into your ear. If your hearing

instrument irritates your ear in any way and prevents you

from wearing your hearing instrument, please contact your

hearing healthcare professional to have the custom shell

modified. You should never attempt to modify the shape of

the custom shell yourself.

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side facing the “+” on the battery door. It should fit in like

a puzzle piece. The battery door should close very easily.

Never use force to close the door as this may damage your

hearing instrument.

Always use a size 312 or 10A zinc-air battery, whichever is

correct for your instrument. Please note that if the battery is

weak, the hearing instrument performance will be reduced.

Removing the battery when you are not wearing the instru-

ment will help prevent corrosion of the battery contacts and

reduce battery consumption.

Battery Warning Information

Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be dis-

posed of carefully in the interest of your safety and for the

environment.

•Do NOT attempt to recharge batteries that are not

specifically designated rechargeable as they may leak or

explode.

•Do NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them.

•Keep batteries away from small children and pets.

•Do NOT place batteries in your mouth. If swallowed, see

a physician immediately or call the National Button Battery

Hotline collect at (202) 625-3333.

Removal of the Hearing Instrument

To remove the hearing instrument:

1. Gently massage behind your earlobe with an upward

and downward motion to dislodge the instrument.

2. Place your thumb on the bottom and forefinger on the

top of the instrument, and carefully remove the instru-

ment out of your ear canal with a slight “corkscrew”

motion.

By experimenting, you may find a method that is easier for

you. Consult your hearing healthcare professional if you

have difficulty removing the hearing instrument.

Low Battery Warning

When the battery voltage/power decreases to a low level,

the instrument will inform you by a soft low battery warn-

ing signal (beep-beep). The signal indicates you should

replace the battery, and so we recommend that you always

have a spare battery available.

The battery warning signal will be repeated every 5–10 min-

utes until the battery runs out of power. The instrument will

then automatically switch off.

Changing the Battery

The batteries for the hearing instrument

are quite small, which may cause difficul-

ty in seeing the battery and battery door

markings. A magnifying glass and

good lighting may be helpful.

Open the battery compart-

ment completely using your

fingernail, as described earlier. After remov-

ing the old battery, insert the new one with the “+” (flat)

“+”

Daily Maintenance

Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case

with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove grease or

moisture.

If the instrument has been exposed to high humidity or

perspiration, enclose it in a ReSound ReStore drying unit or

a sealed container together with a drying agent (desiccant)

overnight. Consult your hearing healthcare professional

concerning which drying options are available for your use.

To avoid the need for unwarranted repairs:

• Never immerse the instrument in water or other liquids

since this may cause permanent damage to the circuitry.

• Protect your hearing instrument from rough handling, and

avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors.

• Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sun-

light since excessive heat can damage the instrument or

deform the casing.

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Cleaning the Microphone Sound Inlet

For proper function of the microphone, it is important to clean

the sound inlet to remove dust or other sound disturbing

debris. The soft brush, provided with your hearing instrument,

can be used for this purpose. Your hearing healthcare profes-

sional can instruct you on how to properly use this tool.

Changing the Sound Outlet Filter/

Cleaning the Sound Outlet

Your ReSound Plus5 hearing instrument may be equipped

with a sound outlet filter (consult your hearing healthcare

professional). This filter is located at the end of the sound

outlet and prevents debris from getting into the hearing

instrument. If the hearing instrument seems to have lost

power and changing the battery does not help, the filter

may be blocked, and needs to be changed. Your hearing

healthcare professional can instruct you on how to change

the filter.

If your hearing instrument does not have a filter, earwax

and/or other debris may collect in the sound channel. The

cleaning loop, provided with your hearing instrument, can

easily be used to remove this material. Your hearing health-

care professional can instruct you on how to properly use

this tool. When using this tool, be careful not to damage or

pull the tubing placed at the opening of the sound outlet. If

this is pulled out, the hearing instrument may need to be

returned for repair.

system that allows for use of the telephone while greatly

reducing the chance of feedback. Hold the phone close to

the hearing instrument, but not directly on it. If there is feed-

back, it may take a few seconds for the instrument to adapt.

Using the telephone, while wearing your hearing instru-

ment, may require some practice.

Using Assistive Listening (Tele-Loop) Systems

Many gathering places are equipped with assistive listening

(tele-loop) systems, for example, in schools, theaters and

houses of worship. To take advantage of a tele-loop system,

select the telecoil program. When the telecoil program has

been selected, you will be able to hear a clean sound signal

via the tele-loop system. If the instrument goes dead in the

telecoil program, this may be because the loop system is not

operating. If a school, theater or house of worship does not

have a tele-loop system, try and sit as close as possible to

the front and use one of the microphone programs.

Telephone Use

Your hearing instrument may be equipped with an induc-

tion coil (telecoil) that picks up magnetic emanations from a

hearing instrument compatible telephone. Your hearing

healthcare professional can program one of your listening

programs to take advantage of the telecoil. By selecting the

telecoil program, the hearing instrument will only pick up

the sounds coming from the telephone.

When using the telecoil program, the receiver of the tele-

phone should be held as shown in the drawing. You may

need to move the handset around slightly to find the best

reception.

If you do not wish to have a telecoil program, you may still

use the phone while wearing your hearing instrument.

Many hearing instruments will whistle (feedback) when in

close proximity to a telephone. To reduce the potential for

this problem, your hearing instrument is equipped with an

adaptive digital feedback suppression (Stabilizer™ DFS)

General Precautions

•Consult a physician if you find a foreign object in your ear

canal, if you experience skin irritation or if excessive ear-

wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument.

•Different types of radiation, for example, from NMR,

MRI or CT scanners, may damage the hearing instrument.

Therefore, do not wear the hearing instrument during

these or other corresponding scanning procedures. Other

types of radiation (burglar alarms, room surveillance sys-

tems, radio equipment, mobile telephones, etc.) contain

less energy and will not damage the hearing instrument.

They could, however, momentarily affect the sound qual-

ity or create strange sounds from the hearing instruments.

•Warning: Do not wear the hearing instrument in mines or

other explosive areas, unless those areas are certified for

hearing instrument use.

•Keep the instruments away from children under the age

of three. Hearing instruments contain small parts that may

present a choking hazard.

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Important Notice for Prospective

Hearing Aid Users

Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing

loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician

(preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear)

before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who

specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as oto-

laryngologists, otologists, or otorhinolaryngologists. The

purpose of the medical evaluation is to assure that all

medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are

identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased.

Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you

a written statement that states that your hearing loss has

been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a

candidate for a hearing aid. The physician will refer you to

an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for

a hearing aid evaluation.

The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hear-

ing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and

without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will

enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hear-

ing aid to your individual needs.

If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to ampli-

fication, you should inquire about the availability of

a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing

aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear

a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee

after which you may decide if you want to purchase the

hearing aid.

Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those indi-

viduals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a

licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed

adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical

Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers

A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing

aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician

(preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing

aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry,

actual observation, or review of any other available infor-

mation concerning the prospective user, that the prospec-

tive user has any of the following conditions:

(i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.

(ii) History of active drainage from the ear within the

previous 90 days.

(iii) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss

within the previous 90 days.

(iv) Acute or chronic dizziness.

(v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset

within the previous 90 days.

(vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than

15 decibels at 500 Hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz.

(vii) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation

or a foreign body in the ear canal.

(viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear.

evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude

consultation with a physician. The exercise of such a waiver

is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly

discouraged.

A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not

prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from

organic conditions.

The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing rehabili-

tation and may need to be supplemented by auditory train-

ing and instructions in lipreading. Consistent use of the aid

is recommended. In most cases, infrequent use does not

permit you to attain full benefit from it.

Children with Hearing Loss

In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation,

a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiol-

ogist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may

cause problems in language development and the edu-

cational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is

qualified by training and experience to assist in the evalua-

tion and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.

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