Passport™ BTE Guide
Table of Contents Your Passport™ Hearing Instruments ............................1 Practical Solutions to Everyday Problems ......................2 Getting the Most Out of Your Passport™ Hearing Instruments..................................................................3 Using the Passport™ BTE Guide....................................4 Putting Your Passport™ Hearing Instruments on Your Ears ..............................................................................
Your Passport™ Hearing Instruments Hearing Healthcare Professional: _______________________ __________________________________________________ Telephone: _________________________________________ Model: ____________________________________________ Serial Number:______________________________________ Replacement Batteries: Size 13 Warranty: __________________________________________ Program 1 is the Automatic Program Program 2 is the manual program for: __________________ Program 3 is the manual program fo
Practical Solutions to Everyday Problems Congratulations on choosing Passport™ BTE (Behindthe-Ear) hearing instruments. For over 40 years, Unitron has been committed to making life better for people with hearing loss. This means a commitment to developing high-quality hearing solutions that incorporate special features to solve the everyday problems and concerns you have with hearing loss and hearing instruments.
Getting the Most Out of Your Passport™ Hearing Instruments Adjusting to your new hearing instruments will take some time. In the beginning it is important that you do not use the hearing instruments for longer than is comfortable. Depending on your previous experience with hearing instruments, a few hours a day may be enough and then you can increase wearing time gradually.
Using the Passport™ BTE Guide Refer to the table of contents for a complete listing of the topics covered in this guide. There are different styles of BTEs 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 BTE style and attachment.
2 3 1 4 9 5 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 Legend 1 Earhook 2 Microphone and Microphone Shield 3 Program Button or Push Button Volume Control (depending on your customized fitting) 4 Volume Control or SmartFocus (depending on your customized fitting) 5 Battery Door/On & Off Switch 6 Slim Tube 7 Dome 8 Retention Piece 9 Earmold 5
Putting Your Passport™ Hearing Instruments on Your Ears Your BTE hearing instrument may be color-coded red for your right ear and blue for your left ear. This color indicator is located on the bottom of the battery door with a small colored dot. BTEs with Slim Tubes 1. Hold the slim tube where it attaches to the dome and gently push the dome into your ear canal. The slim tube should lie flush against your head and not stick out. 2. Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear. 3.
BTEs with Earhooks 1. Hold the ear mold between your thumb and index finger. The opening should be pointing in towards your ear canal with the BTE resting upwards over the top of your ear. Carefully insert the earmold in your ear. The earmold should fit into your ear snugly and comfortably. 2. Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear. 3. Repeat steps 1-2 for your other ear if you wear two hearing instruments.
Turning Your Passport™ Hearing Instruments On and Off Your hearing instruments have a three-position battery door that acts as an off/on switch and that allows access to the battery compartment. To turn the hearing instrument on, close the battery door fully. Note: If the start up delay is activated, your hearing instrument will not turn on for 10-15 seconds after closing the battery door. To turn the hearing instrument off, partially open the battery door.
the battery door for access to the battery compartment. Feedback-Free Listening Your Passport hearing devices have an optional start up delay that can be activated by your hearing healthcare professional. If the start up delay is activated, your hearing instruments will not turn on for 10-15 seconds after the battery door is closed fully. The hearing instruments return to the start up delay position each time you turn your hearing instruments on.
Replacing the Battery 1. Gently swing out the battery door with your fingernail. 2. Grasp the battery with your thumb and index finger Plus (+) Signs 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. Note: If the battery is inserted incorrectly, the door will not close. 4. Close the battery door.
remedied by inserting fresh batteries in the hearing devices. If you prefer, your hearing healthcare professional can change the pitch and loudness of the low battery beep or turn it off entirely. Caring for Batteries • Always discard batteries carefully. • 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.
Operating Instructions Changing Programs on Your Passport™ Hearing Instruments Your Passport hearing instruments have an automatic program and up to three additional manual programs. Passport’s automatic program will satisfy most of your listening needs by adjusting to different listening environments without requiring manual adjustments. Up to three additional manual programs can be individually tailored by your hearing healthcare professional to meet your particular listening needs.
There is also an optional uDirect accessory which gives you connectivity to Bluetooth devices (ie. cell phones, computers). With the simple push of the uDirect button, you can enjoy hands-free use of your cell phone. Ask your hearing healthcare professional for more information. Program Beeps Your hearing devices beep to indicate which program you are in (i.e. one beep for program 1, two beeps for program 2, etc.
simultaneously if this feature has been enabled by your hearing healthcare professional. Adjusting the Volume The volume on your hearing instruments adjusts automatically in response to the loud or quiet sounds around you. Your hearing instruments are set to your ideal volume by default. Your ideal volume is indicated by 1 beep. If you have a push button volume control or a volume control lever, you can further adjust the volume.
Push Button Volume Control If your push button has been configured as a volume control, you can adjust the volume level by pushing the button. Note that your volume control may be disabled by your hearing healthcare professional and, therefore, could be inactive. 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.
control lever down to decrease the loudness. Note that your volume control may be disabled by your hearing healthcare professional and, therefore, could be inactive. 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.
emphasize comfort or clarity using the rotary dial on your hearing instruments. Before adjusting the comfort or clarity on your hearing instruments, secure the device on your ear with your thumb and middle finger. Then using your index finger, adjust the SmartFocus level with the lever.
to learn more about the different comfort-clarity beeps. SmartFocus Setting Beep Maximum sound clarity level 2 beeps Maximum listening comfort level 2 beeps Ideal comfort and clarity level 1 beep Note: As the SmartFocus moves toward the midpoint section, the effect on sound is minimized. Your hearing healthcare professional can help you identify your different SmartFocus settings.
Listening in Quiet and Noisy Environments Your Passport hearing instruments may have a directional microphone system to meet your listening needs in different environments. The directional system focuses on sounds in front of you (i.e., speech) while reducing sounds from the sides or behind you (i.e., noise). The directional system can be set to track moving noise sources and adapt to changing noise levels so that background noise is reduced.
professional approximately every three months to ensure optimal sound quality. Using Passport™ with the Telephone Passport has the ability, depending on hearing loss, vent size and style of hearing device to provide feedback-free phone use without program changes. For many wearers this means, when the phone rings, all you have to do is pick up the telephone and hold it to your ear normally.
the hearing instrument will switch back to the normal listening mode. Since the location and strength of the magnetic coil varies among phone manufacturers, it may be necessary to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best reception. If the hearing instrument does not switch to telephone program automatically when the telephone receiver is placed in proximity, the magnet for easy-t hearing instruments should be attached to the telephone receiver.
3. Place the double-sided tape in this optimal position on the telephone receiver (Figure 2) and attach the magnet to the tape (Figure 3). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Warnings • Be sure the magnet is securely affixed to the telephone. • Keep loose magnets out of reach of children and pets. • If the magnet falls into your ear, contact your hearing healthcare professional. • If the magnet is swallowed, contact your physician immediately. • The magnet may affect some medical devices or electronic systems.
• Too high distortion during dialing or phoning may mean that the phone handset is stressed by the magnet. To avoid any damage, please move the magnet to another place on the telephone receiver. Assistive Listening Devices Listening in Public Places Passport’s optional telecoil can also help you listen in public places equipped with telecoil compatible assistive listening devices such as a loop system.
confirm that easy-DAI is active. When you disconnect from the device, your hearing instruments will return to the program you were in before connecting your device. You will need to purchase the direct audio input system and a connector cord from your hearing healthcare professional before you can connect to external audio sources. You can also connect to external audio sources by using the uDirect optional wireless accessory. Ask your Hearing Healthcare Professional for information about uDirect.
the FM system, select the telecoil program and turn on the FM receiver. To keep the signal clear, you may need to adjust the volume control on your hearing instruments, as well as on the FM receiver. With some infrared systems you may need to remove your hearing instruments and wear the system’s headset receiver. If the volume on the infrared receiver is not loud enough, use your hearing instruments instead. See also “Connecting to External Audio Sources.
Caring for Your Passport™ 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.
Cleaning Your Passport™ Hearing Instruments Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring your hearing instruments, 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.
Always ensure earmolds are clean and free of ear wax and moisture. 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. Cleaning the Earmolds If the earmolds attach to an earhook and they require further cleaning, disconnect the plastic tube from the hook of the hearing devices.
periodically, with the cleaning pin provided, when you begin to notice debris in and around the tubes. Cleaning the Slim Tubes and Domes: 1. Hold the slim tube in one hand and the hearing instrument in the other hand. 2. Gently turn the hearing instrument until it detaches from the slim tube. 3. Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the slim tube and the dome. 4 Remove the dome from the slim tube. 5.
Warnings • 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 instruments are unlikely.
Note to hearing healthcare professional 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. 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.
Troubleshooting Guide CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No sound • Not turned on • Low/dead battery • Poor battery contact • Battery upside down • Earmolds/slim tubes/ domes blocked with ear wax • Plugged microphone protector • Turn on • Replace battery • Consult your hearing healthcare professional • Insert battery plus (+) side up • Clean earmolds/domes. See “Cleaning the Earmolds and Domes”. Use cleaning pin to dislodge ear wax in slim tubes. Consult your hearing healthcare professional.
CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Intermittent • Low battery • Dirty battery contact • Replace battery • Consult your hearing healthcare professional Two long beeps • Low battery • Replace battery Whistling • Remove and reinsert carefully • Earmolds/slim tubes/ domes not inserted properly • Hand/clothing near ear • Remove hand/clothing from ear • Poorly fitting earmolds/ • Consult your hearing healthcare professional slim tubes/domes Not clear, distorted • Poorly fitting earmolds/ • Consult your hearing healthcar
CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Earmolds/slim tubes/domes falling out of ear • Consult your hearing healthcare • Poorly fitting earmolds/ professional slim tubes/domes • See “Putting Your Yuu Hearing Instruments • Earmolds/slim tubes/ on Your Ears”. Reinsert carefully. domes not inserted properly Weak on the telephone • Telephone not positioned properly • Hearing device requires adjustment • Move telephone receiver around ear for clearer signal.
Warning to Hearing Instrument Dispensers A hearing instrument dispenser should advise a prospective hearing instrument user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing instrument if the hearing instrument dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: (i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity o
Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Instrument 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 instrument. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists.
amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing instrument dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing instrument for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing instrument. Federal law restricts the sale of hearing instruments to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician.
Notices Notice 1 This instrument is certified under: FCC ID: VMY-UWBTE IC: 2756A-UWBTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice 3 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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