Bernafon Leox Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions

Bernafon Leox hearing aids are designed to amplify and transmit sound to the ear, compensating for impaired hearing within moderate-to-severe to profound hearing loss. They are suitable for adults, children, and infants. Leox hearing aids offer various optional features and accessories, including:

  • Tinnitus SoundSupport: This feature generates soothing sounds to help alleviate tinnitus symptoms.

  • Wireless accessories: Leox hearing aids can connect to wireless accessories such as remote controls, TV streamers, and microphones, providing hands-free control and improved sound quality in challenging listening environments.

Bernafon Leox hearing aids are designed to amplify and transmit sound to the ear, compensating for impaired hearing within moderate-to-severe to profound hearing loss. They are suitable for adults, children, and infants. Leox hearing aids offer various optional features and accessories, including:

  • Tinnitus SoundSupport: This feature generates soothing sounds to help alleviate tinnitus symptoms.

  • Wireless accessories: Leox hearing aids can connect to wireless accessories such as remote controls, TV streamers, and microphones, providing hands-free control and improved sound quality in challenging listening environments.

Leox
Instructions for use
BTE SP, BTE UP
Behind-the-ear hearing aids
Model overview
This booklet is valid for the following hearing aid
family and models:
Battery size
BTE SP: 13
BTE UP: 675
The LED light is used to help caregivers, parents, and
teachers to operate the hearing aid and to give
instructions on relevant functions and modes
(see relevant information throughout the booklet).
Leox BTE SP (Super Power)
Leox 7 – LX7 BTE SP
GTIN: (01)05711584109359
Leox 3 – LX3 BTE SP
GTIN: (01)05711584109366
Leox BTE UP (Ultra Power)
Leox 7 – LX7 BTE UP
GTIN: (01)05711584109359
Leox 3 – LX3 BTE UP
GTIN: (01)05711584109366
Introduction to this booklet
This booklet shows you how to use and maintain
your new hearing aid. Please read the booklet
carefully including the warning section. This will help
you to get the most out of your new hearing aid.
Your hearing care professional has adjusted the
hearing aid to meet your needs. If you have further
questions, please contact your hearing care
professional.
The illustrations shown in this booklet are in most
cases the BTE SP, due to the fact that both hearing
aid models are handled the same way.
For your convenience, this booklet contains a
navigation bar to help you easily navigate through
the different sections.
» Your hearing aid
» Start-up
» Handling
» Options
» Tinnitus
» Warnings
» More info
» Settings
Important notice
The hearing aid amplication is uniquely adjusted
and optimized to your hearing capabilities during the
hearing aid tting performed by your hearing care
professional.
Intended use
The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit
sound to the ear, and thereby compensate for impaired
hearing within moderate-to-severe to profound hearing
loss. The hearing aid is intended to be used by adults,
children, and infants.
Table of contents
» Your hearing aid
Identify your hearing aid 9
Your hearing aid − What it is,
what it does 10
Identify left and right hearing aid 11
Battery (size 13 or 675) 12
MultiTool for handling batteries
and cleaning 13
Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF 14
» Start-up
When to replace a battery 15
Replace the battery 16
» Handling
Put on the hearing aid 18
Caring for your hearing aid 19
Flight mode 22
» Options
Optional features and accessories 23
Change volume 24
Change program 25
Mute the hearing aid 26
Using hearing aid with iPhone and iPad 27
Pair with iPhone 28
Wireless accessories 31
Other options 32
Tamper-resistant battery drawer 33
» Tinnitus
Tinnitus SoundSupport (optional) 35
Guidelines for tinnitus sound
generator users 36
Sound options and volume adjustment 37
Limitation on use time 39
Important information
for hearing care professionals about
Tinnitus SoundSupport 40
Warnings related to Tinnitus SoundSupport 42
» Warnings
General warnings 43
» More info
Troubleshooting guide 50
Water & dust resistance (IP68) 52
Conditions of use 53
Technical information 54
» Settings
Your individual hearing aid settings 60
Your settings at a glance 63
Tinnitus SoundSupport: Limitation on use 64
Warranty 65
9
Identify your hearing aid
This booklet covers both BTE SP and BTE UP.
BTE SP with earhook
and mold
BTE UP with earhook
and mold
» Your hearing aid
10
Microphone openings
Sound in
Push button
Change
programs and
ight mode
Your hearing aid − What it is,
what it does
Double push
button
Change volume
and mute
Earhook
Tube
Brings sound
into the ear
Mold
Holds the
hearing aid
in the ear
Nail grip
Open the battery
drawer
LED (optional)
Program,
volume, and
battery status
Battery drawer
Direct Audio Input
(with an optional
DAI/FM adapter)
Contains the battery
and functions as an
on/off switch
Sound out
» Your hearing aid
11
Identify left and right hearing aid
It is important to distinguish between the left and the
right hearing aid as they might be programmed
differently. You can nd left/right color indicators in
the battery drawer. Indicators may also be found on
the molds.
Only BTE SP battery drawer is shown in this booklet.
A BLUE indicator marks
the LEFT hearing aid
A RED indicator marks
the RIGHT hearing aid
» Your hearing aid
12
Battery drawer
Pull out to open
Battery (size 13 or 675)
Your hearing aid is a miniature electronic device that
runs on special batteries. To activate the hearing aid,
you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer.
See how in the “Replace the battery” section.
Make sure the
plus is visible
» Your hearing aid
13
Important notice
The MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the
MultiTool at least 30 cm (12 in) away from credit
cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.
Brush
Wire loop
Magnet
MultiTool for handling batteries
and cleaning
The MultiTool contains a magnet which makes it
easier to replace the battery in the hearing aid. It also
contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning and
removing ear wax from your mold. If you need a new
MultiTool, please contact your hearing care
professional.
» Your hearing aid
14
Turn ON
Close the battery drawer
with the battery in place.
Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF
The battery drawer is used to switch the hearing aid
on and off. To save battery life, make sure your hearing
aid is switched off when you are not wearing it.
If you wish to return to the standard settings of the
hearing aid, simply open and close the battery drawer
(quick reset).
Turn OFF
Open the battery drawer.
» Start-up
Pairing mode
To pair your hearing aid with a wireless accessory,
you must open and close the battery drawer. The
hearing aid will remain in pairing mode for three
minutes.
Optional LED
Two long green blinks indicate that the hearing aid is
turned on.
15
✻
The batteries need to be replaced more often if you
are streaming audio or music to your hearing aid.
When to replace a battery
When it is time to replace the battery, you will hear
three beeps repeated at moderate intervals until the
battery runs out.
Battery tip
To make sure the hearing aid is always working,
bring spare batteries with you, or replace the
battery before you leave home.
Optional LED
Red blinks, continuously repeated, indicate that the
battery is low.
* Bluetooth
®
will be shut down and it will not be possible
to use wireless accessories.
Three beeps*
= The battery is
running low
Four beeps
= The battery has
run out
» Start-up
16
1. Remove
Fully open the battery drawer.
Remove the battery.
2. Uncover
Remove the sticky label from
the + side of the new battery.
Tip:
Wait two minutes so that the
battery can draw air, to ensure
optimal function.
3. Insert
Insert the new battery into the
battery drawer with the
+ side facing upwards.
Replace the battery
» Start-up
17
4. Close
Close the battery drawer. The
hearing aid may play a jingle
through the mold. Hold the
mold close to your ear to hear
the jingle.
Tip
The MultiTool can be used for battery change.
Use the magnetic end to remove and insert batteries.
The MultiTool is provided by your hearing care
professional.
» Start-up
18
Put on the hearing aid
The mold is customized for you
and ts your ear shape. The
molds are unique to the left or
the right ear.
Step 1
Gently pull your ear outwards
and press the mold in the
direction of the ear canal,
twisting it slightly.
Step 2
Place the hearing aid behind
your ear.
» Handling
Important notice
If the mold is not on the tube when removed from
the ear, the ear piece might still be in the ear canal.
Consult your hearing care professional for further
instructions.
19
Caring for your hearing aid
When handling your hearing aid, hold it over a soft
surface to avoid damage if you drop it.
Clean the microphone openings
Carefully brush away debris from the openings using
a clean brush. Gently brush the surface and make
sure the brush is not pressed into the openings.
Microphone
openings
Important notice
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the hearing aid.
It must never be washed or immersed in water
or other liquids.
» Handling
20
Clean the mold
The mold should be cleaned regularly. Use a soft
cloth to clean its surface. Use the MultiTool wire loop
to clean the opening.
Replace the tube
The tubing between the mold and the hearing aid
should be replaced when it becomes yellow or stiff.
Consult your hearing care professional for tubing
replacement.
» Handling
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Bernafon Leox Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions

Bernafon Leox hearing aids are designed to amplify and transmit sound to the ear, compensating for impaired hearing within moderate-to-severe to profound hearing loss. They are suitable for adults, children, and infants. Leox hearing aids offer various optional features and accessories, including:

  • Tinnitus SoundSupport: This feature generates soothing sounds to help alleviate tinnitus symptoms.

  • Wireless accessories: Leox hearing aids can connect to wireless accessories such as remote controls, TV streamers, and microphones, providing hands-free control and improved sound quality in challenging listening environments.

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