RC-P Remote Control

User Guide

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Table of Contents

Warnings and Safety Guidelines

Introduction

Features

Battery Insertion and Replacement

Operating your Hearing Instruments with the Remote Control

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Operating Distance

Lock Switch

Volume Control

Program Cycle Button

Mute Button

Status Light

Lanyard Ring

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Protection Sleeve

Care of Your Remote Control

Environmental Protection

International Warranty

Declarations of Conformity

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Warnings and Safety Guidelines

• You should familiarize yourself completely with this booklet before using your remote control.

• The remote control should not be used in an aircraft.

• A discharged battery should be removed as soon as possible.

• Used batteries should be returned to your battery supplier or hearing care professional.

• Never dispose of batteries by burning them. There is a risk that they may explode and cause injury.

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• Never dispose of batteries with household waste.

They can cause environmental pollution.

• Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Keep new and used batteries away from young children or persons of mental incapacity.

If swallowed, seek immediate medical advice.

• The remote control is not approved to be operated in explosive environments. Do not use it in mines or other environments with explosive hazards.

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• The remote control uses digital inductive signals to transmit commands to the hearing instruments.

Although extremely unlikely, concerns have been raised that this signal could possibly interfere with medical devices such as pacemakers.

• As an additional precaution, we advise pacemaker recipients not to carry and use the remote control in a breast pocket or around the neck.

• Attention The remote control is not a toy and should under no circumstances be passed on to infants or small children (under 36 months).

• For security reasons the lanyard ends should never be tied together. Use the fastener provided.

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Introduction

Remote Control (RC-P)

This booklet describes how to get the most from your new Sonic remote control. Please follow these

instructions for care and use.

Features

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1 Program cycle button

2 Volume control

3 Mute button

4 Status light

5 Lanyard ring

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6 Battery cover

7 Lock switch

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Battery Insertion and Replacement

The remote control uses a CR2 type battery.

To insert a new battery:

• Gently slide the battery cover off. (A)

A B

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• Make sure that the “+” sign on the battery matches with the “+” sign in the battery compartment.

• Place the battery in the compartment making sure that the battery is properly positioned at both ends. (B)

• Replace the battery cover, then slide it closed.

Please note:

• The battery cover should never be forced. If force is

required to close the cover, check the alignment and

reposition it so that it slides easily into place.

• Battery life will vary depending on conditions of use.

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Operating your Hearing Instruments with the Remote Control

Your hearing instruments can be operated by using the buttons on your remote control. If you have hearing instruments fitted to both ears, the remote control will adjust both at the same time.

Operating Distance

With the remote control, you can operate your hearing

instruments from a distance of up to 3 feet / 1 meter.

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A direct line of sight between the remote control and your hearing instruments is not required.

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Lock Switch

Your remote control is equipped with a lock switch to prevent accidental operation.

A B

Unlocked = Green dot visible Locked = Green dot hidden

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• Your remote control is "unlocked" and ready for use when the green dot is visible. (A)

• Your remote control is "locked" when the green dot is hidden. Your remote control buttons are deactivated.

(B)

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Volume Control

The volume of your hearing instruments may be adjusted by using the volume control.

Press “+” to increase volume (louder)

Press “–” to decrease volume (softer)

Increase volume

Decrease volume

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Program Cycle Button

To cycle through the hearing instrument programs with the remote control, press the ∙ button. Each push will advance the hearing instrument to the next program in the cycle.

Program cycle button

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Mute Button

The remote control is equipped with a mute button. By pressing this button, the remote control directs the hearing instruments to a mute mode.

Mute Button

Press the * button to access the mute function. To unmute the hearing instruments with the remote control press any button.

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Status Light

The status light indicates the remote control operation.

It will blink after each button press. Two possibilities will be seen.

blinking indicates that the remote control is locked.

To unlock, position the lock switch so that the green dot is visible.

indicates that the remote control is unlocked and has sent a command to your hearing instruments.

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Status Light

Status light

If the light does not blink after a button is pressed, the battery needs to be replaced.

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Lanyard Ring

For your convenience, it is possible to attach the remote control to a lanyard. In order to mount the lanyard, pull out the ring which is found near the battery compartment. Thread the cord through the ring to attach it to your remote control.

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Protection Sleeve

Purpose: You can safeguard the appearance of your remote control from scratches by using the supplied protection sleeve.

Use: Insertion – Gently push the remote control into the protection sleeve opening. Removal – Press with your thumb on the material directly opposite to the protection sleeve opening to expose the end of your remote control, then gently pull it out.

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Care of Your Remote Control

• When changing the battery or cleaning the remote control, hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage if it is accidentally dropped.

• Clean the remote control regularly with a dry cloth or tissue.

• Avoid getting the remote control wet.

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• Never attempt to dry the remote control with a hair dryer, in a microwave oven or with any other heating device.

• The remote control should never be exposed to extreme heat, such as on the dashboard or in the glove box of your car.

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Environmental Protection

Help to protect the environment by not disposing of your remote control or batteries with your unsorted

household waste. Please recycle your remote control and batteries or return them to your hearing healthcare provider for disposal. Contact your hearing healthcare provider for more information.

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International Warranty

The Sonic remote control is covered by a limited

warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery.

This warranty covers the remote control itself, but not accessories such as batteries.

This warranty becomes invalid if a defect is a result of

misuse or maltreatment.

This warranty is void if non-authorized personnel have repaired the remote control. Please review the warranty card with your hearing care provider and make sure that your warranty card is completed correctly.

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Declarations of Conformity

Hereby, Sonic AG, declares that the RC-P remote control is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and

Directive 93/42/EEC. A copy of the declaration of

conformity can be obtained at the following addresses:

Sonic Innovations, Inc.

2501 Cottontail Lane

Somerset, NJ 08873

USA

Sonic AG

Morgenstrasse 131B

3018 Bern

Switzerland

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This device and its radio communication parts are approved for use in the following countries:

All member states of the EU and EFTA and AU, CA, JP,

NZ and US.

FCC ID: ZTORCP1

IC: 9799A-RCP1

N14279

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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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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NOTE: 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

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radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

This device emits according to following standard:

ETSI EN 300 330 – 1 V1.5.1

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Notes

World Headquarters

Sonic Innovations, Inc.

2501 Cottontail Lane

Somerset, NJ USA

08873

+1 888 423 7834

Australia

Sonic Innovations Pty Ltd

3 Unley Road

Parkside, SA 5063

Australia

800 807 022 (Within Australia)

+61 8 8373 5722 (Outside Australia)

International

Sonic AG

Morgenstrasse 131B

3018 Bern

+41 31 560 21 21

Canada

Sonic Innovations Canada Ltd.

920 Industriel Blvd

Terrebonne, Quebec

J6Y 1X1 Canada

+1 800 667 7664

France

Sonic France

37/39, rue J.B. Charcot – BP 314

92402 Courbevoie Cedex, France

+33 1 41 88 00 80

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Sonic Innovations Inc.

2501 Cottontail Lane

Somerset NJ, 08873, US

1-888-678-4327

Sonic AG

Morgenstrasse 131B

3018 Bern, Switzerland

+41 31 560 21 21

11.11/4001550

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