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<strong>The</strong> <strong>OTicOn</strong> <strong>Agil</strong> <strong>SucceSS</strong> <strong>MAnuAl</strong><br />

<strong>The</strong> Complete Guide to Fitting Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> using Genie 2010.1


Reading this manual<br />

Fitting Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> instruments is easy<br />

and full of possibilities<br />

Genie 2010.1 or a later version must be used to program<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> instruments.<br />

<strong>The</strong> broad range of versatile hearing solutions comprises<br />

instant fittings and customized options across virtually all<br />

known styles for most common hearing losses. All is described<br />

in this manual.<br />

<strong>The</strong> first sections take you through the selection, handling and<br />

configuration of instruments, Receivers and earpieces. <strong>The</strong>se<br />

are important matters to consider in order to provide the best<br />

possible care and make a successful fitting.<br />

For RITE and miniRITE solutions, these first product oriented<br />

sections are especially relevant. MiniRITE and RITE instruments<br />

can be programmed with 3 different Receivers; expanding<br />

the possibilities and granting the flexibility to meet client<br />

needs. When information is specific to the RITE Power solution,<br />

it is noted by a blue header.<br />

<strong>The</strong> next section takes you through the instrument<br />

programming step by step.<br />

Alternatively to the standard programming process,<br />

a “Quick Fit” flow can be selected in Genie. If selecting “Quick<br />

Fit”, the programming section in this manual is only advisory.<br />

<strong>The</strong> “Quick Fit” programming is a fast track taking you through<br />

the most basic top level settings.<br />

<strong>The</strong> programming section also includes a description of how<br />

the ConnectLine applications are programmed, and later the<br />

ConnectLine concept is explained.<br />

<strong>The</strong> last section of this manual covers miscellaneous service<br />

instructions and guidelines relevant to the various instrument<br />

styles.<br />

This manual is made to help you achieve success with<br />

the Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> family.<br />

Enjoy.<br />

Table of Contents<br />

Introducing the Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> Family<br />

Customizing miniRITE and RITE<br />

RITE Power Fitting<br />

BTE 13 with Corda 2<br />

Connecting Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> to Genie<br />

Programming Oticon <strong>Agil</strong><br />

ConnectLine TM Concept<br />

Service and Maintenance<br />

FAQ’S<br />

1


contents<br />

2<br />

3<br />

introducing the Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> family 6<br />

Style overview of Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> 8<br />

Feature-Style Quick Overview 9<br />

<strong>The</strong> complete Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> fitting Range<br />

cic to Power 10<br />

customizing the miniRiTe and RiTe 11<br />

Selecting Receiver unit lengths 13<br />

Receiver markings 14<br />

Measuring the ear for correct<br />

Receiver length 15<br />

Attaching the Receiver Unit 16<br />

Replacing the Receiver Unit 17<br />

Attaching the Ear Grip 17<br />

Removing the Ear Grip 19<br />

Inserting and placing the device on the ear 19<br />

Shaping the Receiver Unit 20<br />

3<br />

4<br />

earpieces 22<br />

Dome and Custom Mold selection for<br />

Standard, Medium and Power Receiver 22<br />

Selecting Dome 23<br />

RITE Micro Molds for the Standard or<br />

Medium Receiver 24<br />

RITE Molds for Standard and Medium<br />

Receivers 25<br />

Short Vents 26<br />

Long Vents 26<br />

Attaching the RITE Mold 27<br />

Taking off the RITE Mold 29<br />

RiTe Power Fittings 30<br />

Measuring Considerations for Power Fits 30<br />

RiTe Power with Power Mold 31<br />

Attaching the Power Mold 31<br />

Removing the Power Mold 33<br />

4<br />

5<br />

6<br />

7<br />

Power Adapters 34<br />

Changing from Mold to Dome 35<br />

BTe 13 with corda 2 37<br />

Custom Mold 38<br />

Fitting Corda 2 with Molds in Genie 39<br />

connecting Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> to genie 40<br />

Custom Products 42<br />

nEARcom 43<br />

Programming Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> 45<br />

Structure in Genie 45<br />

Family Step 46<br />

Selection Step 47<br />

Fitting Step 48<br />

end Fitting 62<br />

8<br />

9<br />

10<br />

connectline TM concept 74<br />

Streamer and cell phones 79<br />

Streamer and the TV Adapter 82<br />

Streamer and the Phone Adapter 84<br />

Audio Streaming 86<br />

Streamer Firmware upgrade tool 89<br />

How and when to upgrade Streamer 89<br />

Service and Maintenance 91<br />

miniRiTe top shell exchange 95<br />

changing battery door on miniRiTe 99<br />

FAQ’s 101


introducing the Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> family<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> is the premium hearing solution. Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> uses<br />

the full potential of the RISE platform and delivers state of the<br />

art performance.<br />

<strong>The</strong> end user benefits with Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> is better understanding<br />

AND more energy to function in all aspects of life.<br />

the Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> family comprises a full range<br />

of instruments<br />

— CIC and CIC Power instruments<br />

— ITC and ITE instruments<br />

— miniRITE and RITE instruments with Power options<br />

— BTE instruments with Corda as option<br />

— dedicated compact BTE Power instruments.<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> is designed with a new and powerful signal<br />

processing system Speech Guard, with a unique ability to<br />

preserve speech dynamics in any listening environment.<br />

With Spatial Sound 2 and Speech Guard, users can hear more<br />

naturally and under stand a lot more while preserving mental<br />

energy. Spatial Sound 2 is the result of a range of features<br />

working in parallel helping users to organize the world of<br />

sounds and making sound sources appear as in real life.<br />

Speech Guard works to maintain signal fidelity within the<br />

dynamic range of speech and improves the ability to follow<br />

speech, even in complex environments.<br />

Flexible Receiver system<br />

With miniRITE and RITE instruments, a new flexible Receiver<br />

system is introduced and allows configuring these instruments<br />

to gradually become more powerful. <strong>The</strong> system builds on<br />

three different types of Receivers Standard, Medium, Power,<br />

(S, M and P) thereby creating three different output levels<br />

from the same instrument style.<br />

CAUTION: It is critical that the Receiver selected in the programming<br />

step is the one attached to the actual instrument.<br />

If not, the output level of the instrument will not match the<br />

programmed settings and may cause damage to the client’s<br />

hearing.<br />

Fitting rationales<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong>’s proprietary Voice Aligned Compression (VAC)<br />

implements curvilinear compression comprising multiple<br />

kneepoints to ensure a smooth frequency response at all<br />

input levels.<br />

This is prescribed for adults.<br />

For kids, Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> instruments are prescribed with<br />

the DSL v5.0a rationale.<br />

NAL NL1 and DSL v5.0a rationales can be used as optional<br />

prescriptions for any user.<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> Pro Oticon <strong>Agil</strong><br />

Main Features<br />

Speech Guard<br />

Spatial Sound 2 –<br />

Binaural Processing (compression) –<br />

Binaural Synchronization (automatics)<br />

Binaural Coordination (push buttons)<br />

Binaural DFC<br />

–<br />

2<br />

Multi-Band Adaptive Directionality<br />

TriState Noise Management<br />

Power Bass (streaming)<br />

Music Widening (streaming)<br />

Fitting Options (genie 2010.1)<br />

Streamer and ConnectLine enabled<br />

nEARcom Cordless enabled<br />

VAC Rational<br />

NAL-NL1 and DSL v 5.0a m[i/o]<br />

Fitting Bands 10 10<br />

Identities<br />

Life Learning<br />

More<br />

5 5<br />

Bandwidth<br />

3 RITE Receivers (S, M and P)<br />

Front Focus<br />

DAI and FM<br />

10 kHz 10 kHz<br />

6 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 7<br />

2


Style overview of Oticon <strong>Agil</strong><br />

Styles<br />

miniRITE<br />

Battery 312<br />

colours<br />

Diamond Black<br />

63<br />

CIC/MIC Power<br />

Battery 10<br />

Steel Grey<br />

92<br />

RITE<br />

Battery 312<br />

Silver Grey<br />

91<br />

CIC/MIC<br />

Battery 10<br />

BTE 13<br />

Battery 13<br />

Silver<br />

44<br />

ITC<br />

Battery 312<br />

Chroma Beige<br />

90<br />

BTE 13 Corda<br />

Battery 13<br />

Terracotta<br />

94<br />

ITE<br />

Battery 312<br />

BTE Power<br />

Battery 13<br />

Chestnut Brown<br />

93<br />

Feature-Style Quick Overview<br />

Features miniRiTe RiTe BTe 13<br />

8 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 9<br />

BTe Power<br />

cic/Mic<br />

cic/Mic Power<br />

iTc/iTe<br />

Rationales VAC / NAL / DSL i VAC / NAL / DSL i VAC / NAL / DSL i VAC / NAL / DSL i VAC / NAL / DSL i<br />

T-coil No Yes Yes No Optional<br />

ConnectLine Yes Yes Yes No Yes<br />

Auto Phone Yes Yes Yes No Optional<br />

Push button Single Double Double None Single (optional)<br />

Volume Control Yes* Yes Yes No Optional*<br />

FM/DAI No Yes Yes No No<br />

Battery size 312 312 13 10 312<br />

Cordless fitting Yes Yes Yes No Yes<br />

* Requires binaural fitting (2 instruments)<br />

i NAL NL-1 and DSL v5.0a prescribed as option and for kids.


<strong>The</strong> complete Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> fitting Range cic to Power customizing the miniRiTe and RiTe<br />

Fitting Range<br />

dB HL<br />

-10<br />

0<br />

10<br />

20<br />

30<br />

40<br />

50<br />

60<br />

70<br />

80<br />

90<br />

100<br />

110<br />

120<br />

125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k Hz<br />

S M P<br />

To get the best performance, best cosmetics<br />

and most comfortable fit consider the following:<br />

• Determine whether the miniRITE or RITE is the best<br />

style solution based on features (T-coil, FM option, etc.),<br />

handling and cosmetics<br />

• Select correct Receiver specifications including power<br />

and unit length<br />

• Select correct dome size or whether a custom Mold is<br />

needed<br />

• Ensure proper insertion of the Receiver in the canal when<br />

placing the instrument on the ear<br />

• Using the ear grip for retention, if necessary<br />

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3


<strong>The</strong> Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> Receiver selection allows for 6 fitting<br />

possibilities using just two instruments<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> Receiver specifications.<br />

dB HL<br />

-10<br />

0<br />

10<br />

20<br />

30<br />

40<br />

50<br />

60<br />

70<br />

80<br />

90<br />

100<br />

110<br />

120<br />

125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k Hz<br />

Standard: MPO (711) 119 dB<br />

(2cc) 108 dB<br />

Gain (711) 57 dB<br />

46 dB<br />

dB HL<br />

-10<br />

0<br />

10<br />

20<br />

30<br />

40<br />

50<br />

60<br />

70<br />

80<br />

90<br />

100<br />

110<br />

120<br />

125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k Hz<br />

Medium: MPO (711) 126 dB<br />

(2cc) 116 dB<br />

Gain (711) 61 dB<br />

(2cc) 51 dB<br />

Custom Mold – Power Dome<br />

Open Dome – Plus Dome<br />

S M P<br />

dB HL<br />

-10<br />

0<br />

10<br />

20<br />

30<br />

40<br />

50<br />

60<br />

70<br />

80<br />

90<br />

100<br />

110<br />

120<br />

125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k Hz<br />

Power: MPO (711) 132 dB<br />

(2cc) 124 dB<br />

Gain (711) 65 dB<br />

(2cc) 55 dB<br />

Selecting Receiver unit lengths<br />

Five Receiver lengths are available for Standard, Medium<br />

and Power Receivers. No. 1 is the shortest and No. 5 is the<br />

longest. <strong>The</strong> lengths most commonly used are size 2 and 3.<br />

Standard and Medium<br />

1 2 3 4 5<br />

<strong>The</strong> Power Adapter is attached to the Power Receiver<br />

and is used when domes are preferred.<br />

12 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 13<br />

Power:


Receiver markings<br />

Where to find Receiver markings<br />

<strong>The</strong> Receiver has a small blue/red band to indicate which<br />

ear the device is programmed for.<br />

Receiver type<br />

<strong>The</strong> Receiver length is marked as<br />

shown 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.<br />

<strong>The</strong> power specifications is shown<br />

by a colored circle and S, M or P.<br />

S M P<br />

<strong>The</strong> power specification is selected in Genie<br />

in the Selection Step. When the mini RITE or<br />

Rite is selected, a pull down menu appears so<br />

the fitter can assign the proper Receiver to<br />

the instrument.<br />

L (blue)/R (red)<br />

marking<br />

2<br />

S<br />

Power:<br />

Power Receivers are marked with a black circle and a white P.<br />

<strong>The</strong> L/R markings are on the other side. <strong>The</strong>se markings are<br />

visible when the Adapter is attached.<br />

Power marking<br />

Size and L/R marking<br />

Power Custom Mold is marked<br />

P and includes serial number<br />

P<br />

2R<br />

Measuring the ear for correct<br />

Receiver length<br />

When fitting a NON Power Receiver the correct measurement<br />

corresponds to the top of the ear canal as shown using the<br />

measuring tool. <strong>The</strong> measurement is the same for all domes<br />

and non power custom earpieces.<br />

<strong>The</strong> goal is for the Receiver to sit comfortably and be<br />

hidden in the ear canal, and for the wire to be flush with<br />

the skin.<br />

Power custom Mold<br />

When fitting a Power Receiver with a Power Custom Mold,<br />

(Power Molds) select the next size up as the Receiver fits more<br />

centered in the ear canal.<br />

For example if a # 2 Receiver is measured order a # 3.<br />

For Power Domes measure the same way as for Standard<br />

Receivers.<br />

14 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 15<br />

Power:


Attaching the Receiver unit<br />

<strong>The</strong> Receiver attachment is the same for all three Receivers.<br />

Insert the Receiver into the shell until it snaps into place.<br />

1 2<br />

3<br />

Power:<br />

Receiver with Adapter<br />

Replacing the Receiver unit Attaching the ear grip<br />

<strong>The</strong> best way to replace the Receiver is by using the Multi tool<br />

with the dedicated extension point. <strong>The</strong> extension point is<br />

placed on the screwdriver tip.<br />

Press the Receiver locking lever through the hole to release<br />

the Receiver unit and gently pull the Receiver unit out.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Ear Grip can be used for better Receiver retention when<br />

using the “ S ” or “ M” Receiver. <strong>The</strong> Ear Grip is designed to work<br />

for either the right or left ear. Insert the Ear Grip in the slot in<br />

the Receiver.<br />

16 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 17


Pull the ear grip until its top is positioned<br />

in the slot. During insertion, the top should<br />

point away from the dome as illustrated.<br />

If the ear grip is too long in the concha it may be trimmed.<br />

Use caution not to leave a pointy end as this may irritate<br />

the ear.<br />

Removing the ear grip inserting and placing the device on the ear<br />

Use a finger nail to dislodge the ear grip and push from<br />

the other side.<br />

1. Insert the earpiece into the ear canal.<br />

2. Place the hearing device behind the ear. <strong>The</strong> Receiver unit<br />

with the correct earpiece should be placed far enough into<br />

the canal so that the wire lies flush with the client’s head.<br />

When looking at the client face to face you should not see<br />

the Receiver wire sticking out.<br />

3. If necessary add the ear grip for extra retention.<br />

1 2 3<br />

18 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 19


Shaping the Receiver unit<br />

To better customize how the hearing device fits on the ear<br />

it may be necessary to manipulate the Receiver. This is<br />

especially true if the Receiver wire is too short and the<br />

client reports that the earpiece tends to slip out or it can’t be<br />

inserted deep enough in the ear canal.<br />

One check for this situation is to try another dome size.<br />

Sometimes a smaller dome size will allow the Receiver unit to<br />

move further in the canal.<br />

If the wire is still not flush, you might want to change the curve<br />

of the Receiver wire to either straighten it a little or to change<br />

the insertion depth. This is not difficult, but the following<br />

steps are important to avoid damaging the Receiver unit:<br />

• Use a hair dryer or spectacle instrument at low heat setting.<br />

• Heat for a short time – a matter of seconds.<br />

• Bend into desired shape and hold shape until wire<br />

is cooled off.<br />

• Do not use excessive heat and do not exceed 130°C.<br />

lengthening the Receiver<br />

• To add length to the Receiver straighten the S portion<br />

of the Receiver wire as marked.<br />

Bend into the canal<br />

• Adjust this bend to stop the wire from bowing out from<br />

the side of the client’s ear, or to increase the depth of<br />

Receiver insertion.<br />

20 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 21<br />

S-curve<br />

Bend into the canal


earpieces<br />

Dome and custom Mold selection for Standard,<br />

Medium and Power Receiver<br />

Standard or Medium<br />

Open Dome<br />

6 mm<br />

8 mm<br />

10 mm<br />

Plus Dome<br />

One Size<br />

Power Dome<br />

8 mm<br />

10 mm<br />

12 mm<br />

RitE Molds<br />

Molds<br />

(soft silicone<br />

or hard acrylic)<br />

Power:<br />

Power Mold<br />

For power custom<br />

fittings only<br />

Plus Dome<br />

One Size<br />

Power Dome<br />

8 mm<br />

10 mm<br />

12 mm<br />

Selecting Dome<br />

<strong>The</strong> Open Dome is available in three different sizes:<br />

6 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm. <strong>The</strong> most commonly used is the<br />

medium sized 8 mm Dome.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Open Dome is suitable for hearing losses up to 70 dB in<br />

the high frequencies and is the best option for most users.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Plus Dome allows more mid-frequency gain and extends<br />

the fitting range to 80 dB HL in the high frequencies. It is suitable<br />

if the user wants more loudness or more mid-frequency<br />

gain. Genie will automatically prescribe Open or Plus Dome.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Plus Dome is available in one size.<br />

You also have the possibility of selecting Power Domes<br />

for close instant fittings up to 80 dB flat hearing losses.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Power Dome is available in three different sizes:<br />

8 mm, 10 mm and 12 mm.<br />

<strong>The</strong> oval tip of the Plus Dome<br />

should always be placed on the<br />

Receiver unit as illustrated.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Dome should sit comfortably<br />

in the ear canal and support and<br />

hold the Receiver.<br />

22 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 23


RiTe Micro Molds for the Standard<br />

or Medium Receiver<br />

<strong>The</strong> Micro Mold is an acrylic custom solution that can be used<br />

instead of a dome for a RITE fitting.<br />

NOTE: If there is a receiver change from S to M a new Micro/<br />

Custom Rite mold will be needed as the M Receiver is slightly<br />

larger than the S.<br />

Up/Down Indicator<br />

Adapter<br />

Micro Molds are produced from a traditional, deep impression.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Adapter clearly indicates R (red) /L (blue) color marking.<br />

All custom molds should never be cleaned with a solvent such<br />

as alcohol as it will loosen the wax adaptor over time.<br />

WaxStop<br />

RiTe Molds for Standard and<br />

Medium Receivers<br />

Custom RITE Molds are produced from a traditional, deep<br />

impression. Custom RITE Molds can be ordered as canal or<br />

skeleton style with various modifications. See Custom RITE<br />

Solution Guide for complete overview.<br />

NOTE: Canal and Micro Molds are also available in SOFT<br />

sillicone. <strong>The</strong>se molds slide over the receiver tip and do not<br />

require any tools to install.<br />

24 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 25<br />

Canal<br />

Skeleton lock<br />

Canal lock<br />

Half shell


Short Vents long Vents<br />

Micro Molds use tube-shaped vents, as in traditional ear Molds,<br />

but the length is shorter than standard vents. <strong>The</strong>refore, the<br />

Micro Mold vent effect is much larger than its actual diameter.<br />

Genie prescribes the vent size, when Micro Mold is selected.<br />

Check the Micro Mold vent size under Acoustics in Fitting step.<br />

For further information about selecting vent sizes and<br />

effective vent sizes please refer to the Genie helpfiles under<br />

Acoustics.<br />

Micro Mold Actual vent size (mm)<br />

X-Large >2.4<br />

Large 2.4<br />

Medium 1.4<br />

Small 0.8<br />

No Vent 0<br />

Custom RITE Molds use tube-shaped vents just like Micro<br />

Molds. However, the vent is a little longer. Still, the canal’s<br />

vent effect is larger than its actual diameter. Genie prescribes<br />

the vent size (from X Large to No Vent) when Micro Mold is<br />

selected. To reflect the actual diameter select the vent size for<br />

long vents, e.g. Large (long).<br />

RITE Molds Actual vent size (mm)<br />

X-Large >2.4<br />

Large 2.4<br />

Medium 1.4<br />

Small 0.8<br />

No Vent 0<br />

Attaching the RiTe Mold<br />

When fitting Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> RITE hearing devices with RITE Molds<br />

follow the instructions below:<br />

Find the correct Receiver unit length and attach it to the<br />

instrument (see Selecting Receiver Unit Length).<br />

1. Carefully insert the Receiver into the RITE Molds and<br />

push until you hear/feel a click.<br />

2. When inserting the Receiver into a modified RITE Molds<br />

with a longer canal, use the Mold tool to snap the Receiver<br />

more deeply into the Mold, as pictured.<br />

3. <strong>The</strong> Mold can rotate axially to ensure maximum comfort.<br />

Before placing the Mold in the ear, turn the Mold until<br />

the up indicator points upwards.<br />

26 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 27


RITE Mold Receiver Insertion Canal Receiver Insertion<br />

1 2 3a<br />

Note: Make sure that the Receiver is not angled when inserted into the Mold. An odd angle will prevent the Receiver from<br />

engaging the Adapter. <strong>The</strong> click sound indicates that the Receiver is placed correctly, and it should be done with only a little<br />

force. Don’t force the two units together!<br />

3b<br />

Taking off the RiTe Mold<br />

<strong>The</strong> Mold can’t be detached from the Receiver<br />

without the Micro Mold tool<br />

When detaching the Micro Mold follow the instructions<br />

to the right:<br />

1. Remove the WaxStop.<br />

2. Place the Micro Mold in the tool as illustrated making sure<br />

that the cross in the Adapter is matching the tap of the tool.<br />

3. Press the tool into the Mold to release the Receiver unit.<br />

4. Now the Micro Mold can be removed from the Receiver unit.<br />

5. Never remove the existing wax top from the Receiver.<br />

It is part of the locking mechanism.<br />

1 2 3<br />

28 OticOn <strong>Agil</strong> FITTING GUIDE 29


RiTe Power Fittings<br />

Measuring considerations for Power Fits<br />

RITE Power uses a high performance Receiver which requires<br />

ample room in the ear canal. To determine if your client’s ear<br />

canal can accommodate this Receiver and an additional 2 mm<br />

vent, please use the measurement gauge supplied.<br />

Using the measurement gauge<br />

Size indicator<br />

Plane side<br />

Handle<br />

1. Hold the handle of the measurement gauge so that<br />

the plane side of the handle is up.<br />

2. Insert the gauge into the ear canal (with the plane side up)<br />

until the size indicator is fully surrounded by the ear canal.<br />

If the size indicator fits easily within the ear canal, the client<br />

is an excellent candidate for RITE Power.<br />

3. If the size indicator does not fit in the ear canal but is hidden<br />

behind the tragus when viewing from a 45 degree angle,<br />

the Power Mold can be fit. If the size indicator is visible<br />

when viewed from a 45 degree angle, the client is not a<br />

candidate for a Power Mold.<br />

Note: <strong>The</strong> gauge must be cleaned and sterilized before<br />

re-use. First clean any visible cerumen from the gauge with<br />

a dry or moist tissue. Next soak the gauge in a cold sterilant<br />

for at least 6 hours.<br />

1-2 3<br />

RiTe Power with Power Mold<br />

Attaching the Power Mold<br />

Use a Power Receiver without an Adapter housing.<br />

If the Receiver has an Adapter, see page 34 for instructions<br />

on how to remove this. Hold the Receiver unit in one hand<br />

and the Power Mold in the other hand, positioned as<br />

illustrated.<br />

Insert the Receiver unit into the Mold until it is fully covered<br />

and recessed to approx. 1 mm. Use the back of the removal<br />

tool if needed.<br />

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Place the locking plate on the Receiver housing and use the<br />

special screwdriver provided in the kit to turn the locking plate<br />

approx. 45 degrees clockwise until it locks into the grooves of<br />

the shell.<br />

Next snap the Receiver cover into the faceplate, covering the<br />

Receiver housing and surrounding the base of the tubing for<br />

reduced visibility.<br />

Removing the Power Mold<br />

To remove the Receiver unit, first remove the cover by very<br />

gently sliding the screwdriver between the tube and the cover<br />

and applying a slight upward pressure.<br />

Using the screwdriver, turn the locking plate counterclockwise<br />

by approx. 45 degrees. You will feel a slight release and then<br />

remove the plate.<br />

Grasp the Receiver unit as illustrated and pull straight out from<br />

the Power Mold.<br />

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Power Adapters<br />

When replacing the Receiver unit in a Power Mold using<br />

a Receiver unit from the RITE Power shop kit:<br />

1. First remove the cover by very gently sliding the screwdriver<br />

between the tube and the cover and applying a slight<br />

upward pressure.<br />

2. Using the screwdriver, turn the locking plate counterclockwise<br />

by approx. 45 degrees. You will feel a slight release and<br />

then remove the plate.<br />

3. Pull the Receiver unit out from the adaptor.<br />

4. Attach new Receiver gasket as shown on page 35.<br />

5. Follow instructions on page 31 to attach a new Receiver<br />

to Mold.<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

changing from Mold to Dome<br />

1. Remove Receiver unit from Power Mold as shown<br />

on page 33.<br />

2. Attach dome housing to the Receiver unit as shown.<br />

First, insert the gasget on to the Receiver unit<br />

as shown.<br />

A new Receiver gasket seal must be used each time<br />

the Receiver unit is attached to the shell.<br />

Slide the Receiver gasket being carful not to roll it.<br />

3. Mount the transparent dome housing onto Receiver unit.<br />

4. Fix the Receiver unit by a locking plate.<br />

5. Place the transparent cover on the dome housing.<br />

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3


4<br />

5<br />

BTe 13 with corda 2<br />

BTE 13 can be adapted for use with Corda 2 thin tube fitting.<br />

the corda 2 kit contains all elements for success with<br />

thin tube fittings including:<br />

• Left and right tubes in four lengths<br />

• Three sizes of Corda Open Domes<br />

• Corda Plus Domes<br />

• Measurement tool and cleaners<br />

• Corda 2 Quick guide<br />

• Adapter for RISE instruments<br />

• Adapter for older instruments<br />

• Service tool and extra pins for Adapter/hook attachment<br />

Please refer to the corda 2 Quick guide for complete<br />

information.<br />

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589-25-130-00 (5x)<br />

589-25-131-00 (5x)<br />

589-25-132-00 (5x)<br />

589-25-133-00 (5x)<br />

1-0.9<br />

2-0.9<br />

3-0.9<br />

589-25-100-00 (10x)<br />

Plus<br />

570-07-430-00 (10x)<br />

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570-07-431-00 (10x)<br />

M<br />

570-07-432-00 (10x)<br />

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890-21-<br />

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(20x)<br />

890-21-<br />

250-00<br />

(1x)<br />

589-25-150-00 (10x)<br />

589-25-120-00 (10x)<br />

890-22-270-00 (1x)<br />

502-15-191-00 (3x)<br />

589-25-140-00 (5x)<br />

589-25-141-00 (5x)<br />

589-25-142-00 (5x)<br />

589-25-143-00 (5x)<br />

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2-0.9<br />

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custom Mold<br />

A Micro Mold is an option for Corda 2 solutions on BTE 13.<br />

Additional Rite Molds are also available in e.g. canal lock and<br />

skeleton canal for improved retention, when necessary.<br />

Micro Molds in all shapes or canal Molds are produced from<br />

a traditional, deep impression.<br />

Micro Mold<br />

Canal Lock<br />

Skeleton Canal<br />

Half Shell<br />

Fitting corda 2 with Molds in genie<br />

1. Select Corda 2 instead of earmold.<br />

2. Go to the fitting step and verify the vent size of the molds.<br />

Select “Open dome” for an open mold with 4 mm vent or<br />

“Plus dome” for a 3 mm vent.<br />

Note: Fine tuning might be necessary when working<br />

with Molds.<br />

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connecting Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> to genie<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> is programmed using the genie fitting<br />

software compatible with nOAh 3.0 and Oticon<br />

programming cable #3 (right and left)<br />

the table shows how to connect<br />

the different styles when fitting with cables<br />

instrument Style Programming interface<br />

miniRITE Flex Connect<br />

BTE/RITE Programming Shoe<br />

ITC/ITE Programming Adapter<br />

CIC/MIC Flex Connect<br />

connecting Flex connect to miniRiTe<br />

1. Open the battery door on the instrument and slide<br />

the Flex Connect into the instrument as shown<br />

(pointing the black dot on the cable upwards).<br />

Insert a fresh battery.<br />

2. Close the battery door and attach the HI-PRO or<br />

NOAHlink cable.<br />

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1<br />

2<br />

connecting the Programming Shoe<br />

to BTe and RiTe<br />

1. Open the battery door on the instrument and slide<br />

the programming shoe into the guide as shown.<br />

Insert a fresh battery.<br />

2. Close the battery door and attach the HI-PRO or<br />

NOAH link cable.<br />

1<br />

2<br />

6


custom Products<br />

connecting the Programming Adapter<br />

to iTe and iTc<br />

1. Open the battery door and slide the programming Adapter<br />

into the battery door as shown. Make sure the red arrow<br />

marking on the Adapter is next to the + marking on the<br />

guide and that the flip is inserted correctly.<br />

2. Close the battery door and attach the HI-PRO or<br />

NOAHlink cable.<br />

connecting cic/Mic<br />

1. Open the battery door and insert the Flex Connect<br />

into the open space next to the battery door as shown<br />

(pointing the black dot on the cable upwards).<br />

Insert a fresh battery.<br />

2. Close the battery door and attach the HI-PRO or<br />

NOAHlink cable.<br />

1<br />

2<br />

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neARcom<br />

For greater flexibility and comfort use nEARcom without<br />

cables to fit Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> instruments.<br />

(CIC/MIC instruments cannot be programmed by nEARcom).<br />

Detect the instruments<br />

1. Switch on the instruments using fresh batteries.<br />

2. Lay nEARcom on the table and place the instruments<br />

in the middle of the neck loop.<br />

3. Click Detect for cordless programming.<br />

Cordless programming<br />

Wired programming


Instruments which have never been programmed must<br />

be assigned to the correct side – left and right – in Genie.<br />

Use a BEEP test as follows:<br />

1<br />

To identify the instrument place it in the middle of the<br />

neck loop and click BEEP. <strong>The</strong> instrument will beep for<br />

6 seconds.<br />

While the instrument is beeping, remove it from<br />

nEARcom and listen to it.<br />

If the instrument does not beep, return it to the middle of<br />

the neck loop, click the Change side icon 1 and click the<br />

same BEEP. Listen to the instrument again.<br />

Click Continue and proceed with the programming.<br />

Programming Oticon <strong>Agil</strong><br />

Structure in genie<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6<br />

<strong>The</strong> Organizer – horizontal navigation<br />

Main programming steps<br />

1. Client: Appears only when running Genie outside NOAH.<br />

2. Counseling: Appears only if Gateway has been installed.<br />

3. Family: Selection of all hearing instrument families.<br />

4. Selection: Select instrument styles and features.<br />

(incl. Streamer).<br />

5. Fitting: Verifying and fine tuning of settings.<br />

6. End Fitting: Verify and set user operated buttons<br />

and link Streamer.<br />

Task Pane – Vertical navigation<br />

In each organizer step there is a Task Pane that gives access to<br />

tools and links related to where you are in the fitting process.<br />

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Family Step<br />

Click ‘Detect’ to detect connected instruments. Genie will<br />

display what has been detected. Click Continue to go to the<br />

selection screen.<br />

Note: You can simulate a fitting by selecting ‘Oticon <strong>Agil</strong>’ from<br />

the Family circle. Select Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> or Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> Pro from the<br />

second level screen that opens.<br />

Selection Step<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> comes in all styles from CIC to BTE Power including<br />

RITE (Receiver In <strong>The</strong> Ear).<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> has a number of options. Not all options are<br />

available in all styles. If a style is selected, only the options<br />

available in that style will be visible. If a style has not been<br />

selected, select the relevant features you want and Genie will<br />

display available instruments that match your criteria.<br />

Auto Phone will ensure that the instrument automatically<br />

switches to a dedicated phone program (either telecoil or<br />

microphone) when a phone is held to the ear.<br />

If you are fitting ConnectLine or just add Streamer as a remote<br />

control to the Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> instruments, select Streamer in the<br />

feature list.<br />

If you are working with Corda 2 , select or detect the BTE 13<br />

and select Corda 2 under Earpiece.<br />

In the Personal Profile you can provide extra information<br />

and thereby get a more individualized fitting for your client.<br />

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Fitting Step<br />

<strong>The</strong> connection bar indicates whether the instrument is<br />

either: Not Connected (Grey); Connected with data changed in<br />

Genie but not saved in the instrument (Yellow); or, Connected<br />

with settings programmed and stored in the instrument<br />

(Green).<br />

<strong>The</strong> Adaptation Manager provides easy access to a gradual<br />

acclimatization process in three steps. Changing steps effect<br />

gain, compression and the frequency response.<br />

Instruments can be fine tuned in each of 10 independent<br />

frequency channels. By default, the 10 channels are gathered<br />

in three frequency regions: LF, MF and HF.<br />

Soft (45 dB SPL), Moderate (65 dB SPL) and Loud (80 dB SPL)<br />

input levels can be adjusted. Select all three LF, MF or HF<br />

controls by clicking the LF, MF or HF button in the table.<br />

By selecting “All”, all gain controls will be selected, the colors<br />

of the control values are blue (left) and red (right) when the<br />

device is at prescribed settings.<br />

If the control value is no longer at prescribed settings,<br />

the value turns black.<br />

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controls<br />

Adjusting the fitting controls<br />

By clicking the each or all of the three regions (LF, MF and<br />

HF) can be expanded to display all the underlying frequency<br />

channels.<br />

Click to display the MPO controls for each region or channel.<br />

Adjust the gain controls in 1 dB steps in the selected fields.<br />

MPO is displayed in dBHL while gain is displayed in dB (IG).<br />

RiTe/corda 2 only:<br />

For RITE instruments and BTE 13 instruments with Corda 2 with<br />

domes no low-frequency gain is provided in the initial setting<br />

due to the dominating natural sound.<br />

<strong>The</strong>refore the LF region is disabled (greyed out) in the fitting.<br />

If you want to make adjustments in the LF region, expand the<br />

region and you will get access to the underlying frequency<br />

channels.


Program Manager<br />

In the Program Manager you can activate, configure, delete,<br />

and change the order of the programs. For general programs<br />

you can choose between the VAC, NAL NL1 and DSL v5.0 fitting<br />

rationales. Two phone programs exist, Microphone (M)<br />

or telecoil (T). You choose whether you want to activate the<br />

phone program on the left or right ear. By default a copy of<br />

P1 reduced will be placed in the other instrument.<br />

If you have an Auto Phone in the instrument, you can activate<br />

the automatic functionality in the lower right corner.<br />

You do not have to add a Phone program in P2 – P4. You can<br />

choose whether the program should be a Microphone or a<br />

Telecoil program (when Telecoil is available). This program is<br />

configured either here or in the End Fitting Step.<br />

If you are fitting ConnectLine to your Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> instruments,<br />

adjustments to ConnectLine programs are done in the<br />

End Fitting step.<br />

RITE and BTE instruments are compatible with DAI and FM<br />

shoes. When the shoe is attached to the instrument, you will<br />

automatically have access to two extra programs:<br />

• DAI/ FM + Microphone (default) and<br />

• DAI/FM only.<br />

<strong>The</strong> two programs are based on the settings in P1.<br />

Any adjustments are handled in the End Fitting step.<br />

Automatic Adaptation Manager<br />

<strong>The</strong> three step Adaptation Manager helps clients gradually<br />

adjust to the full response of hearing instruments.<br />

Set the Adaptation Manager<br />

1. New users<br />

2. Semi-experienced and experienced users<br />

3. Experienced users.<br />

Verify the prescribed setting, for example by using the various<br />

built-in sounds and sound environments in Genie.<br />

Automatic Adaptation Manager<br />

Specifying the transition time between steps allows for an<br />

automatic and smooth acclimatization period.<br />

4. Check to activate the Automatic Adaptation Manager.<br />

5. Set the initial and final step for the adaptation process.<br />

6. Specify the adaptation time.<br />

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Automatic Features<br />

In the Automatics section you can enable or disable the Automatics<br />

in Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> instruments.<br />

Multiband Adaptive Directionality is designed to provide<br />

benefit from Directionality in situations where the Speech-<br />

to-Noies can be improved. Through Binaural Broadband<br />

the Multiband Adaptive Directionality in Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> Pro is<br />

synchronised between right and left hearing instruments.<br />

triState noise Management uses VoiceFinder to detect if<br />

speech in present or not. Noise Reduction will be applied to<br />

provide comfort in noisy situations without compromising<br />

important speech cues. Binaural Broadband will ensure that<br />

the information in Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> Pro is synchronized between<br />

right and left hearing instruments to ensure best possible<br />

speech understanding in any environment.<br />

My Voice in Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> Pro is able to recognize the client’s own<br />

voice. This information is used by TriState Noise Management<br />

to ensure that the cllient’s own voice does not affect the<br />

amount of Noise Reduction.<br />

Binaural Broadband is available for Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> Pro only<br />

and controls the synchronization between the two hearing<br />

instruments. Binaural Broadband is default on. If disabled<br />

this will also disable the binaural coordination of push button<br />

operations.<br />

Other Tools<br />

Acoustics:<br />

Use the Acoustics tool to change vent size or dome type.<br />

Feedback Manager:<br />

This is a fast and effective way to set the instrument’s feedback<br />

limits to ensure that no static feedback is present.<br />

If feedback occurs, run the FBM from P1. <strong>The</strong> feedback limits<br />

will be applied to all programs in the hearing instrument.<br />

Note: It is not possible to adjust the controls above the new<br />

feedback limit. Gain limits applied to the control setting<br />

depend on whether the DFC 2 system is active or not.<br />

This means that gain can be increased more when the DFC 2<br />

is enabled.<br />

All Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> instruments have Dynamic Feedback Cancellation2<br />

that contributes to the instruments’ superb sound<br />

quality.<br />

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identity Selector:<br />

In the Identity Selector you can change between the different<br />

identities. If any fine tuning has been done in the current<br />

Genie session, it is also possible to change between fine tuned<br />

and prescribed identities.<br />

With the VAC rationale there are 5 identities to choose from<br />

and with the NAL NL1 rationale there are 3.<br />

Note: Identities and the Identity Selector are not available<br />

for the DSL v5.0a rationale.<br />

live Demonstration<br />

live Demonstration is designed to show in real time how<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> evaluates the listening environments in several<br />

dimensions. Live Demonstration consists of three elements:<br />

Amplification, Directionality and Noise Management. Live<br />

begins automatically once an instrument is connected.<br />

You can pause Live by clicking the On/Off button on the left.<br />

To demonstrate the response for one ear at a time, select L<br />

or R to switch between ears. Play the relevant sound environments<br />

suggested in the tabs to support your demonstration.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Amplification tab shows the actual aided response<br />

(output) vs. the unaided input, as well as both (input and gain).<br />

Use the ear icons to switch between ears when demonstrating<br />

one ear at a time. Use the mute button to temporarily let the<br />

client compare the sound of the instrument with an unaided<br />

response.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Directionality tab displays the current directionality mode<br />

of both instruments: Surround, Split or Full. <strong>The</strong> icons on each<br />

side indicate what directionality mode each instrument is in.<br />

noise Management shows how much noise is reduced by<br />

the Noise Management system in each fitting channel and<br />

how speech is preserved. <strong>The</strong> right and left panels show the<br />

sound environment (Quiet, Speech, Speech in Noise, Noise or<br />

Wind) as it is detected by each instrument.<br />

life learning<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong>s Life Learning displays instrument usage and<br />

environmental data. After the instruments are programmed<br />

in Genie and switched on, they start to collect data and learn.<br />

At a follow-up visit you can open Life Learning and see the<br />

acquired statistics.<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> does not log information while connected to Genie.<br />

Summary provides an overview of the data and learning<br />

collected in the instrument.<br />

Usage displays total instrument and program usage.<br />

Volume control is active for instruments with a volume control<br />

and analyses the use of it.<br />

Signal processing the Envirogram summarizes the overall<br />

sound levels for all general programs.<br />

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life learning is a feature that helps the instruments adapt<br />

to user preferences and sound environment over time.<br />

<strong>The</strong> instruments will register the preferred volume setting in<br />

specific situations dependent on level (Soft, Moderate and<br />

Loud) and content (Speech, Speech in Noise and Noise) and<br />

automatically adapts to the preferred setting.<br />

configuration: Under configuration you can disable Life<br />

Learning and Memory by deselecting the checkboxes.<br />

Fitting Assistant<br />

<strong>The</strong> Fitting Assistant is a tool designed to deal with common<br />

problems that require adjusting the hearing instrument at<br />

the fitting or follow-up visit.<br />

To operate the Fitting Assistant, select the tab that expresses<br />

the client’s complaint and then a control (such as Loudness).<br />

Click the control to adjust it.<br />

<strong>The</strong> adjustments made in the Fitting Assistant are immediately<br />

visible in the graphs. When you open the tool in the future,<br />

you can see how far from the starting point (the middle)<br />

the controls have been moved.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Fitting Assistant can be used individually for each program<br />

in the instrument.<br />

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in-situ Audiometry<br />

With Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> instruments, Genie supports in-situ audiometry<br />

for making precise fittings using the client’s own Molds<br />

and hearing instruments during measurements of thresholds.<br />

In-situ audiometry can be conducted between<br />

250 Hz – 8 kHz, except for Open and Plus Domes where<br />

the frequency range is 750 Hz – 8 kHz.<br />

how to use in-situ audiometry<br />

<strong>The</strong> layout of the tool resembles a standard audiometer.<br />

In the Audiogram graph, you can see the normal audiogram<br />

represented as a faded grey curve. If the instruments are connected,<br />

you can conduct in-situ audiometry by using the fields<br />

below the graph to set the frequency and level of the tone.<br />

Click the Play Tone button and the stimulus is played in<br />

the instrument as long as the button is activated.<br />

During measurements, instrument microphones are muted.<br />

Click the Talk-Over button to switch on microphones and talk<br />

to the client; click again to switch off.<br />

Ambient noise level is measured by the instrument<br />

microphones. In case of too much noise, the red noise level<br />

indicator will light up.<br />

<strong>The</strong> buttons in the lower right corner select whether you want<br />

to use the in-situ audiogram to calculate settings in Genie or if<br />

you wish to continue using the normal audiogram.<br />

Real ear Measurements<br />

<strong>The</strong> Genie REM tool lets you verify your fitting by comparing<br />

your Real Ear Measurement equipment with Genie.<br />

Use the tool to activate or deactivate advanced features to<br />

match the purpose of the measurement.<br />

In order to compare your measurement to target and simulated<br />

curves in Genie, make sure that the Genie curves are based on<br />

the same signal type and level as measured.<br />

Note: For custom instruments you cannot verify the Directionality<br />

when the programming cable is in the instrument.<br />

Also, the response in REM can be affected by interference<br />

of the programming cable.<br />

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end Fitting<br />

<strong>The</strong> End Fitting step covers all tools that are related to user<br />

operations of the instrument as well as Streamer.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Save and Exit screen contains information about the<br />

<strong>Agil</strong> instruments. It also gives you the possibility to link<br />

Streamer to the instruments.<br />

To link Streamer to the instruments, click “Read serial number”<br />

and follow the instructions provided on the screen.<br />

If your instruments are connected via HI-PRO you cannot use<br />

the automatic read-out. Instead you need to type in the serial<br />

number of your Streamer.<br />

You find the number in the silver area on the back of Streamer.<br />

Buttons and indicators<br />

In the Button and Indicators you define the functionality of<br />

the available buttons, volume control and beeps on the<br />

instruments.<br />

This is the place where you choose whether you want the<br />

buttons to affect both instruments at the same time by clicking<br />

the Binaural Coordination button next to the operation you<br />

want handled.<br />

You have the option of including a Mute function in the<br />

buttons. By default this is set to off. When turned on, the Mute<br />

function can be activated by the client with a very long push<br />

on the button.<br />

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Double Button on BTe and RiTe<br />

This switch can move the program cycle forward or backward<br />

or the volume control louder and softer for each instrument.<br />

Genie gives you the flexibility to program the switch for program<br />

changes, volume changes or both. You can also decide<br />

with the client if the switch control should be programmed the<br />

same to both hearing instruments. Some clients prefer to have<br />

one ear be for volume while the other is for program changes.<br />

What ever option is chosen, “binaural coordination” must be<br />

enabled in Genie to ensure the changes are applied to both<br />

instruments.<br />

Instruct your clients to use a short push for program changes<br />

or volume changes. If the instrument has been programmed<br />

for both functionalities instruct the client to use a short push<br />

for volume changes and a medium long push for program<br />

changes.<br />

In the User instruction task you can print the button configuration<br />

and include it in the Instructions For Use to provide the<br />

information for your client.<br />

Beeps<br />

<strong>The</strong> Beeps tab is used to define the audible alerts for program<br />

and volume control changes as well as decide when there<br />

should be audible alerts in the instruments.<br />

Note: Remember to fill out the programmed button controls in<br />

the Instructions For Use before handing it out to the client.<br />

Single Button on miniRiTe<br />

<strong>The</strong> miniRITE instrument has a single push button.<br />

Having one instrument, the push button can be used for<br />

switching forwards in the program cycle.<br />

Having two instruments where the binaural coordination is<br />

activated, the push button can be used for both adjusting the<br />

volume and switching between programs. When the push<br />

button on one instrument is activated it will change the status<br />

on both hearing instruments.<br />

Volume control is only available with miniRITE when fitting<br />

two hearing instruments binaurally.<br />

When binaurally fitted, the single button on the RIGHT instrument<br />

will increase the volume and switch forwards in the<br />

program cycle and the single button on the LEFT instrument<br />

will decrease the volume and switch backwards in the program<br />

cycle.<br />

Discuss with your client which operation should be included<br />

in the instruments.<br />

If you choose to have either the program change OR a volume<br />

control in the button, this is activated by a short push on the<br />

button.<br />

If you choose to have both functionalities in the instruments,<br />

then the volume control is activated by a short push on the button<br />

while a program change is activated by a medium-long push.<br />

In the User Instruction task you can print the button<br />

configuration and include it into the Instructions For Use to<br />

provide the information for your client.<br />

Beeps<br />

<strong>The</strong> Beeps tab is used to define the audible indication for<br />

program and volume control changes as well as decide when<br />

there should be audible indication in the instruments.<br />

Note: Remember to fill out the programmed button controls in<br />

the Instructions For Use before handing it out to the client.<br />

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Push Button on iTc (optional) connectline<br />

ITC instruments may have a push button. This page explains<br />

the possible functions of the ITC push button. Having one<br />

instrument, the push button can be used for switching<br />

forwards in the program cycle.<br />

Having two instruments where the binaural coordination is<br />

activated, the push button can be used for both adjusting the<br />

volume and switching between programs. When the push<br />

button on one instrument is activated it will change the status<br />

on both hearing instruments.<br />

A volume control is only possible when fitting two ITC hearing<br />

instruments binaurally. When binaurally fitted, the push button<br />

on the RIGHT instrument increases the volume and switch<br />

forwards in the program cycle and the push button on the<br />

LEFT instrument decreases the volume and switch backwards<br />

in the program cycle.<br />

Discuss with your client which operation should be included in<br />

the instruments.<br />

If you choose to have either the program change OR a volume<br />

control in the button, this is activated by a short push on the<br />

button.<br />

If you choose to have both functionalities in the instruments,<br />

then the volume control is activated by a short push on the button<br />

while a program change is activated by a medium-long push.<br />

In the User Instruction task you can print the button configuration<br />

and include it into the Instructions For Use to provide the<br />

information for your client.<br />

Beeps<br />

<strong>The</strong> Beeps tab is used to define the audible indication for<br />

program and volume control changes as well as decide when<br />

there should be audible indication in the instruments.<br />

Note: Remember to fill out the programmed button controls in<br />

the Instructions For Use<br />

<strong>The</strong> ConnectLine tool gives access to the three dedicated<br />

programs used for streaming applications. <strong>The</strong> applications are<br />

organized under 3 tabs; tV, Phones and Music/Audio where<br />

you can adjust several controls in order to fine tune the sound<br />

experience according to client preferences. For each application,<br />

you can also set the preferred level and the relationship<br />

between Streamer and microphone signals.<br />

<strong>The</strong> adjustable controls are organized in 3 windows<br />

• General Perception<br />

• Power Bass<br />

• Music Widening<br />

One window can be opened at the time by using the button.<br />

<strong>The</strong> controls are adjustable for the left and right instrument<br />

separately. If the button is activated, your adjustments<br />

in the specific window will automatically be applied to both<br />

instruments.<br />

Some of the features are not available for all applications.<br />

In this case, the controls will be disabled (greyed out).<br />

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In the ConnectLine tool the following features can be adjusted<br />

for each streaming application.<br />

general Perception<br />

Here, the general level of the streamed application is set and<br />

also the hearing instrument microphone (M) level relative to<br />

the application.<br />

<strong>The</strong> ‘sound quality’ trimmer is used to correct the emphasis<br />

of the audio response by adjusting the tonal balance.<br />

<strong>The</strong> response can be made brighter (more HF) or fuller<br />

(more LF) according to client preferences.<br />

Power Bass<br />

Provides the client enhanced bass dynamics and gives much<br />

better LF response with open fittings. <strong>The</strong> Power Bass is<br />

adjusted in 3 steps (High, Medium, Low) or can be set to ‘off’.<br />

Music Widening<br />

Creates a more spacious sound experience. <strong>The</strong> feature<br />

requires two instruments and is based on reverberation<br />

techniques. Like Power Bass it is adjusted in 3 steps<br />

(High, Medium, Low) or can be set to ‘off’.<br />

TV Program Tab<br />

<strong>The</strong> TV Program Tab enables fine tuning of the ConnectLine<br />

TV application.<br />

general Perception<br />

M rel. to TV:<br />

Normally, the levels for the hearing instrument microphone<br />

and the TV should be equal (0 dB) in order to easily hear<br />

conversations when watching TV.<br />

Power Bass<br />

For improved TV experience the deep bass feature is normally<br />

set to ‘High’.<br />

Music Widening<br />

For TV listening the Music Widening feature is default set<br />

to off in order to optimize speech understanding, e.g.<br />

from news broadcasts.<br />

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Phones Program Tab<br />

<strong>The</strong> Phones Program Tab enables fine tuning of the<br />

ConnectLine phone or/and cell phone applications.<br />

<strong>The</strong> adjustments are applied to the instrument phone program<br />

used for streaming and will be used for all ConnectLine phone<br />

and cell phones connected to the client’s Streamer.<br />

general Perception<br />

M rel. to Phone:<br />

Normally, the level for the hearing instrument microphone<br />

should be lower (softer) than the phone in order to focus on<br />

the phone conversation.<br />

Power Bass<br />

For the phone application the deep bass feature is normally<br />

set to ‘Medium’.<br />

Music Widening cannot be activated since it may reduce<br />

speech understanding.<br />

Music/Audio Program Tab<br />

<strong>The</strong> Music/Audio Tab enables fine tuning of the wired input<br />

and wireless applications, e.g. music players.<br />

general Perception<br />

M rel. to Music:<br />

Normally, the levels for the hearing instrument microphone<br />

and the music application should be the equal (0 dB) in order<br />

to hear other relevant information from the surroundings<br />

when listening to music.<br />

Power Bass<br />

For improved music experience the deep bass feature is<br />

normally set to ‘High’.<br />

Music Widening<br />

For music listening the Music Widening feature is default set<br />

to ‘Medium’.<br />

If the Music/Audio program is mostly used for listening to voice<br />

programs (books), the Music Widening should be set to ‘off’.<br />

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Phone and DAi/FM<br />

<strong>The</strong> Phone and DAI/FM tool provides an overview of the phone<br />

programs and it helps you to define the functionality of Auto<br />

Phone programs and DAI/FM programs when relevant.<br />

For Auto Phone programs you can enable or disable the<br />

functionality and choose whether the program should be a<br />

Microphone or a Telecoil program (when Telecoil is present).<br />

On the DAi/FM tab you can choose to boost the DAI/FM signal<br />

in situations where both DAI/FM and the microphones on the<br />

instruments are active.<br />

user instructions<br />

This tool indicates how the buttons are configured on the<br />

<strong>Agil</strong> instruments. Use this tool to instruct the client in the<br />

operations possible on each instrument. It is possible to print<br />

the information for the client, so they can take it home.<br />

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connectline TM concept<br />

ConnectLine is an integrated system which enables HI users to<br />

take advantage of, and benefit from, entertainment and communications<br />

better than ever before.<br />

• Handsfree phone conversation on cell phones<br />

• Handsfree conversation on landline phones<br />

• Sound and music from TV, radio, music players, computers<br />

and other devices<br />

• Operate the volume control and program change on<br />

the Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> instruments<br />

Streamer wirelessly transmits sound from phones, TV etc. to<br />

both hearing instruments thereby improving the overall sound<br />

quality and speech understanding.<br />

<strong>The</strong> TV Adapter wirelessly transmits sound from the TV<br />

to Streamer.<br />

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<strong>The</strong> Phone Adapter acts as wireless connection between<br />

Streamer and a landline phone in effect turning the HI and<br />

Streamer into a wireless headset for domestic use.<br />

Streamer is both the remote control and the connection point<br />

for all ConnectLine Adapters. Streamer connects directly –<br />

through Bluetooh – to practically all modern cell phones.<br />

Pairing guide and Daily use<br />

Before using Streamer it has to be paired to the device it<br />

should connect to. A wireless link is established between the<br />

two units, enabling them to identify each other and communicate<br />

whenever they are turned on and within range of each<br />

other. Pairing is done by placing both units into pairing mode.<br />

<strong>The</strong> units automatically will search and find each other.<br />

(please see the following pages for detailed pairing<br />

instructions).<br />

<strong>The</strong> neck strap is an antenna<br />

Please pay particular attention to the fact that the neck strap<br />

supplied with Streamer is an antenna which is part of the<br />

advanced wireless system. For all other purposes than using<br />

Streamer as a remote, the neck strap should be worn around<br />

the neck.<br />

Please note that the neck strap should never be opened.<br />

<strong>The</strong> safety lock in the back is a feature designed to break if<br />

the neck strap is caught in something. If the neck strap breaks<br />

it must be replaced.<br />

Generally, by daily use the neck strap eventually becomes<br />

frayed and dirty and should be replaced regularly.<br />

Adjusting Volume<br />

Use the Up/Down button on Streamer to adjusting the phone<br />

volume level in the hearing instruments. To adjust the volume,<br />

press Up or Down shortly. Repeat the short press to do further<br />

adjustments.<br />

Note: <strong>The</strong> volume level when streaming set by Streamer is<br />

memorized. Next time your client is watching TV/making<br />

a phone call, the memorized volume level will be applied.<br />

<strong>The</strong> memorized volume level is reset when the “Connect”<br />

function is turned off.<br />

Muting the hearing instrument microphones<br />

When streaming an audio application, the hearing instrument<br />

microphones are default active. To mute the microphones e.g<br />

to pay full attention to a phone conversation press and hold<br />

the Volume button for 2 seconds (up or down).<br />

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Pressing the Volume button for 2 seconds again activates<br />

the hearing instrument microphones.<br />

Note: the microphone state is memorized for each streaming<br />

application by Streamer. Next time your client is watching<br />

TV/making a phone call, the memorized microphone state<br />

will be used.<br />

<strong>The</strong> memorized microphone states are reset when the<br />

“Connect” function is turned off.<br />

Streamer and cell phones<br />

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Pairing<br />

Prepare the cell phones:<br />

1. Refer to the manual of the cell phone for detailed instruction<br />

on how to conduct the pairing (normally, it is referred<br />

to as “find new Bluetooth device”). Set up the cell phone as<br />

instructed.<br />

Note: For further information refer to the pairing guide located<br />

on www.oticonusa.com<br />

Prepare Streamer:<br />

2. Assure that the key lock is deactivated.<br />

3. Press the Streamer Connect button for 5 seconds until<br />

the blue light starts flashing rapidly.<br />

<strong>The</strong> two devices are now establishing a connection to<br />

each other.<br />

cell phone handling:<br />

4. When the cell phone has received Streamer information,<br />

‘Streamer x.y’ will appear in the display.<br />

5. Go to ‘Streamer x.y’ in the cell phone display and<br />

press select.<br />

6. You will now be prompted for a pincode: all Streamer pincodes<br />

are four zeros (0 0 0 0) – note, that just like for other<br />

pincodes the 0’s most probably will appear as asterisks (*).<br />

7. Streamer and the cell phone are now paired.<br />

<strong>The</strong> pairing is done only once. If the phone is switched off or<br />

the Streamer battery is drained, the units will remained paired<br />

when turned on again.<br />

Daily use<br />

Phone calls with Streamer<br />

Streamer must be within 30 feet of the cell phone.<br />

<strong>The</strong> connection must be active in order for Streamer and cell<br />

phone to work:<br />

Press and hold the Connect button for 2 seconds until the blue<br />

light turns on. After one minute the blue light will automatically<br />

go into sleep mode (slowly fading on/off every 5 seconds)<br />

to prolong battery lifetime.


To turn off the blue light immediately, activate the key lock<br />

slider.<br />

incoming calls<br />

A ringing tone is heard in the hearing instruments and<br />

the green rim light around the Phone button flashes.<br />

Answer<br />

Press Streamer’s Phone button shortly. Streamer answers<br />

the call and the green rim light will switch to solid light.<br />

<strong>The</strong> call is now directed into the hearing instruments.<br />

Talk in the direction of the microphone on Streamer.<br />

Reject call<br />

Long press on the phone button will reject the call.<br />

hang up<br />

Press Streamer’s Phone button shortly. Streamer hangs up the<br />

call, the green rim light turns off and the hearing instruments<br />

return to the previous program.<br />

Make a call<br />

Use the cell phone to make the call (assuming that Connect is<br />

on the cell phone will automatically connect to Streamer). When<br />

the call goes through, talk into Streamer – do not press the<br />

Phone button on Streamer.<br />

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Microphone<br />

(Volume/program change) Up/Down<br />

Key Lock<br />

Phone<br />

Audio (TV/music)<br />

Connect<br />

Battery Indicator<br />

Music Connection e.g. MP3<br />

Power


Streamer and the TV Adapter<br />

(For installation of the TV Adapter refer to the Installation<br />

Guide and Genie Instruction Videos.)<br />

Pairing<br />

1. In order to prepare the TV Adapter and Streamer as a pair,<br />

the devices must be placed close together. Place Streamer<br />

right next to the empowered TV Adapter (less than<br />

30 cm /1 ft between devices. TV Adapter turned on).<br />

2. Assure that Streamer’s key lock is deactivated.<br />

3. Press Streamer Connect button for 5 seconds until the blue<br />

light starts flashing rapidly.<br />

4. <strong>The</strong> two devices are now establishing a connection to<br />

each other.<br />

5. Within one minute the TV adapter connects to Streamer<br />

and pairing is complete.<br />

— <strong>The</strong> orange STATUS indicator on the TV adapter shows<br />

a solid light.<br />

Pairing is done only once and will normally not have to<br />

be repeated.<br />

Daily use<br />

TV listening<br />

Wear Streamer around the neck with the neck strap.<br />

Streamer must be within 30 feet from the TV adapter.<br />

START sound<br />

— Press the Audio button shortly. Streamer connects to<br />

the TV adapter.<br />

— After a few seconds the orange solid light is shown on<br />

Streamer and the TV adapter.<br />

— <strong>The</strong> hearing instruments will receive the TV sound.<br />

STOP sound<br />

— Press the Audio button shortly.<br />

— Streamer disconnects from TV adapter.<br />

— All orange lights turn off and the hearing instruments<br />

return to the standard program (P1).<br />

Accepting phone calls while watching TV<br />

An incoming call either cell or from the Phone Adapter will be<br />

indicated by a ringing indicator. When the phone call is over<br />

Streamer will return to the TV sound.<br />

Note: <strong>The</strong> Connect function on Streamer must be activated to<br />

allow transmission from the TV. If not active, it automatically<br />

turns on when starting TV listening. Deactivating the Connect<br />

function must be done manually with the Connect button.<br />

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Streamer and the Phone Adapter<br />

(For installation of the Phone adapter refer to the Installation<br />

Guide and Genie Instruction Videos).<br />

Pairing<br />

1. Assure that Streamer’s key lock is deactivated.<br />

2. Press Streamer Connect button for 5 seconds until the blue<br />

light starts flashing rapidly.<br />

3. Press the red Phone button on the Phone adapter for<br />

5 seconds until the red status indicator flashes.<br />

4. Within half a minute the Phone adapter connects to<br />

Streamer and pairing is complete.<br />

5. <strong>The</strong> red status indicator of the Phone adapter gives a solid<br />

red light.<br />

6. <strong>The</strong> blue light in the Streamer Connect button gives solid<br />

light for 5 seconds and then shows slow fading light.<br />

Pairing is done only once and will normally not have to be<br />

repeated.<br />

Daily use<br />

Phone calls with Streamer<br />

Wear Streamer around the neck in the neck strap, and make<br />

sure that the Connect function is active:<br />

Streamer must be within 30 feet of the Phone Adapter and the<br />

red status indicator on the Phone Adapter must show constant<br />

light.<br />

incoming calls<br />

A ringing tune is heard in the hearing instruments and<br />

the green rim light around the Phone button flashes.<br />

Answer<br />

Press Streamer’s Phone button shortly. Streamer answers<br />

the call and the green rim light will switch to constant light.<br />

<strong>The</strong> call is now directed into the hearing instruments. Talk in<br />

the direction of the microphone on Streamer. <strong>The</strong> red status<br />

indicator on the Phone adapter flashes during the call.<br />

hang up<br />

Press Streamer’s Phone button shortly. Streamer hangs up the<br />

call, the green rim light turns off and the hearing instruments<br />

return to the previous program.<br />

— <strong>The</strong> red status indicator on the Phone adapter switches<br />

to solid light.<br />

Make a call<br />

1. Press Streamer’s Phone button shortly (or shortly press the<br />

red Phone button on the Phone Adapter). You will now hear<br />

the dial tone in the hearing instruments. <strong>The</strong> green rim light<br />

shows constant light in Streamer’s Phone button.<br />

2. Pick up the phone/phone receiver and dial the phone<br />

number.<br />

3. Put the phone Receiver back down.<br />

— <strong>The</strong> red status indicator on the Phone adapter flashes<br />

during the call.<br />

hang up<br />

Press Streamer’s Phone button shortly. Streamer hangs up the<br />

call, the green rim light turns off, and the hearing instruments<br />

return to the previous program.<br />

— <strong>The</strong> red status indicator on the Phone adapter switches to<br />

solid light.<br />

Make sure that the phone is turned off, or the Receiver is<br />

back on!<br />

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Audio Streaming<br />

Streamer can receive audio signals from radio, PC, MP3 players<br />

or other devices.<br />

Audio sources using Bluetooth can be paired to Streamer<br />

to stream music etc. wirelessly. Other audio sources can be<br />

connected by means of the Audio Cable. Communication from<br />

Streamer to the hearing instruments will always be wireless.<br />

Wireless Audio input<br />

Music from a stereo Bluetooth device is connected to Streamer<br />

when:<br />

— the two devices are paired<br />

— inside the Bluetooth range (30 feet)<br />

— When the music player (or other stereo audio source) is<br />

turned on, streaming is automatically started via Streamer<br />

and played in the hearing instruments.<br />

Starting wireless audio streaming<br />

Audio streaming can always be started from Streamer with<br />

a long push on the Audio button. If no TV Adapter has been<br />

paired to Streamer – then a short push on the Audion button<br />

will also start streaming.<br />

Note! This feature is only available in Streamer 1.3 or later.<br />

To upgrade Streamer firmware to a later version please see<br />

page 89 – 90.<br />

Stop wireless audio stre aming<br />

<strong>The</strong> audio streaming is ended by pressing Streamer’s Audio<br />

button. <strong>The</strong> hearing instruments will return to the General<br />

program (P1).<br />

Wired Audio input<br />

When the jack wire connects from an audio player to Streamer,<br />

Streamer will start streaming sound after the Audio button is<br />

pressed.<br />

Stop audio streaming<br />

When the jack is removed or the Audio button is used to end<br />

the audio transmission, the hearing instruments will return<br />

to the General program (P1).<br />

Accepting phone calls during audio streaming<br />

(wired or wireless)<br />

If a phone call is accepted while the audio signal is activated,<br />

the phone call will have priority.<br />

When the phone call is over Streamer will automatically return<br />

to audio streaming.<br />

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Wearing Streamer<br />

Streamer should be worn with the neck strap. This enables<br />

handsfree operation and undisrupted sound quality.<br />

Battery<br />

Streamer has a built-in rechargeable battery. <strong>The</strong> battery will<br />

last up to 8 hours when audio streaming is active.<br />

When the Connect function is active the battery will last for<br />

60 hours. <strong>The</strong> battery indication will start blinking when the<br />

battery is close to empty (about 5 minutes left) and an audible<br />

signal will be sent to the hearing instruments.<br />

Recharging the battery from empty takes approximately<br />

4 hours. Streamer will work while being charged. When fully<br />

recharged the battery indicator light is solid green.<br />

Note: <strong>The</strong> green light disappears when Streamer is<br />

disconnected from the charger.<br />

Key lock<br />

You can lock the keys to avoid unintended activation of the<br />

buttons. <strong>The</strong> slider button on the top of Streamer locks and<br />

unlocks the keyboard. This will also turn off the blue Connect<br />

indication and reduce the other indicators light intensity.<br />

important! how to use the neck strap<br />

As a safety device, the neck strap has a plastic shell that<br />

automatically breaks if the strap gets caught in anything.<br />

This safety shell is nOt a lock, and under normal use will<br />

not be broken.<br />

If the safety shell is separated or broken, the neck strap<br />

must be replaced.<br />

Do not shorten or modify the neck strap in any way.<br />

For example, do not tie a knot in it to shorten it.<br />

Streamer Firmware upgrade tool<br />

how and when to upgrade Streamer<br />

Please note! It is only recommended to upgrade a Streamer<br />

for the purpose of providing additional client benefits.<br />

If a client has a well functioning ConnectLine system an<br />

upgrade is not advised.<br />

Selecting “Streamer Firmware upgrade” in the tools menu<br />

gives access to upgrade a Streamer to the latest available<br />

version, without losing existing pairings.<br />

connecting Streamer to the Pc<br />

1. Connect the large end of the USB cable to an available<br />

USB port on the computer.<br />

2. Press and hold the Up button on Streamer,<br />

3. Connect the small end of the USB cable to Streamer.<br />

When Streamer is connected, the current firmware version<br />

in Streamer is displayed and whether this firmware can be<br />

upgraded to a newer version.<br />

In the bottom of the upgrade window there is a link to<br />

“Upgrade Information”. This will open a .pdf with up-to-date<br />

information about the differences between Streamer FW<br />

releases on the market today. <strong>The</strong> document also has an<br />

overview of the different push button functions in the latest<br />

release.<br />

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charging<br />

Note! Streamer battery cannot charge while the upgrade is in<br />

progress. If Streamer battery this level is too low, upgrading<br />

can’t be started (UPGRADE button is disabled).<br />

upgrading<br />

When Streamer is connected, sufficiently charged and the<br />

firmware in Streamer is older than the newest available, it is<br />

possible to start the upgrade. Press the UPGRADE button.<br />

During the upgrade, the green bar expands to the right and<br />

when completed a window pops up.<br />

Before you start the upgrade note the following:<br />

• <strong>The</strong> upgrade may take up to 20 minutes. <strong>The</strong> PC and Genie<br />

can still be used during the upgrade.<br />

• Do not disconnect the USB-cable during the upgrade.<br />

• Do not let your computer go into standby or shut down<br />

during the upgrade.<br />

• If you are using a laptop, run it on AC power during<br />

the upgrade.<br />

• No existing pairings will be lost.<br />

Service and Maintenance<br />

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Domes<br />

A wax filter is integrated into all types of domes.<br />

<strong>The</strong> domes must be replaced regularly or whenever needed.<br />

Replacing the dome is easy<br />

Take off the old dome using your finger nails. Push the new<br />

dome onto the Receiver. Give it a push to secure it safely.<br />

Make sure that clients have extra domes when relevant.<br />

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Damper<br />

<strong>The</strong> Damper is placed in the hook on BTE instruments.<br />

It mainly works as an acoustic filter, shaping the frequency<br />

response, but also has a function of preventing moisture and<br />

cerumen from entering into the instrument.<br />

If there is no sound in the instrument or the sound output is<br />

reduced, it may be caused by a clogged Damper and it must<br />

be replaced.<br />

Replace the Damper as shown.<br />

Notice: <strong>The</strong> Damper is not used with BTE Power instruments.<br />

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noWax<br />

Wax protection system for:<br />

— ITE instruments<br />

— ITC instruments<br />

— RITE Power Molds<br />

— Standard Receivers<br />

— Medium Receivers<br />

Replace the wax filter in case it is clogged<br />

or if there is no sound in the instrument.<br />

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3 4


WaxStop<br />

Wax protection system for:<br />

— Power Receiver Adapters<br />

— RITE Molds<br />

Replace the wax filter in case it is<br />

clogged or if there is no sound in<br />

the instrument.<br />

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3<br />

5<br />

B<br />

A<br />

2<br />

4<br />

6<br />

180 0<br />

miniRiTe top shell exchange<br />

necessary tools<br />

New top shell<br />

(pre-assembled with push button)<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong> miniRITE<br />

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Multi tool<br />

Tweezers


1. Push locking pin<br />

Push pin out with multi tool.<br />

2. Remove locking pin<br />

Remove the locking pin with tweezers.<br />

3. Removal of top shell<br />

Remove the top shell.<br />

4. Mount new top shell<br />

Mount the new top shell. It’s important to mount the top<br />

shell in the bottom end first and then rotate the top shell<br />

in place.<br />

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5. insert locking pin<br />

Insert the locking pin with tweezers.<br />

6. Position locking pin<br />

Finally push the pin in position, use the back<br />

end of tweezers.<br />

changing battery door on miniRiTe<br />

<strong>The</strong> battery door can be exchanged if damaged or<br />

if a tamper-resistant door should be installed.<br />

Battery door OFF:<br />

1 2 3<br />

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Battery door On:<br />

1 2<br />

3 4<br />

1. How often should the Domes be changed? If the Dome is<br />

not replaced from time to time it will get clogged with wax.<br />

Replace whenever needed. For most users this will be once<br />

every one or two months. A package of Domes is enclosed<br />

with the device. Advise your clients how they can obtain<br />

replacement domes.<br />

2. When should i change the noWax in the Receiver unit?<br />

Visually inspect the NoWax filter for wax. Replace if wax<br />

is present or no sound is coming from the device. See No<br />

Wax package for instructions. Oticon recommends that the<br />

Hearing Care Professional replaces the NoWax filter.<br />

3. How often should the WaxStop in custom RitE Molds<br />

be changed? <strong>The</strong> WaxStop should be changed whenever<br />

needed. For most users this will be once a month.<br />

If the client complains that there is no sound, replace<br />

the WaxStop first.<br />

4. Why does the Receiver unit need two different wax<br />

filter systems when using a custom Mold? <strong>The</strong> WaxStop<br />

on the Receiver unit is part of the locking mechanism for<br />

RITE Molds and does not need to be changed or removed.<br />

<strong>The</strong> client need only change the WaxStop.<br />

5. How frequently should the Receiver unit be changed?<br />

<strong>The</strong> Receiver unit is designed to function for a long time<br />

(several years), if it is cleaned properly. <strong>The</strong> Receiver is<br />

an integral part of the device and should be removed<br />

or replaced if broken. <strong>The</strong> user should not remove the<br />

Receiver.<br />

6. can the hearing instrument be damaged if an “M”<br />

Medium Receiver is attached to EPOQ, VigO or Hit<br />

instruments? <strong>The</strong> Receiver will fit however you will not be<br />

able to program it in Genie. <strong>The</strong>re will be a greater output<br />

and you could damage the client’s hearing. It is very<br />

important the Receiver is checked when they are attached<br />

to the hearing instruments to ensure proper gain and<br />

output requirements. Only ‘S’ marked Receivers may be<br />

used for Epoq, Vigo and HIT RITE instruments and only ‘P’<br />

marked Receiver may be used for Epoq and Vigo RITE Power<br />

instruments.<br />

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7. can speakers from EPOQ, VigO or Hit be fit to<br />

Oticon <strong>Agil</strong>?<br />

From Genie 2010.1 you have to select an “S” “M” or ‘P”<br />

Receiver type when the <strong>Agil</strong> RITE instrument is selected.<br />

<strong>The</strong> old Receivers will be phased out and should in<br />

the meantime only be used for Epoq, Vigo and Hit RITE<br />

instruments. If no other receiver is available, the old<br />

receiver can be fitted as a Standard (S) and old Power<br />

receivers can be fitted as Power (P) for Oticon <strong>Agil</strong>.<br />

8. can existing micro Molds be used with Medium<br />

Receivers from Oticon <strong>Agil</strong>?<br />

No, the M-Receiver size is slightly larger and will not fit<br />

into old micro Molds.<br />

9. can RitE Standard, Medium and Power Receivers<br />

be combined in case of an assymetric hearing loss?<br />

Yes, different Receivers can be used with a binaural<br />

RITE fitting.<br />

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