JUST THE BASICS 1.
Insert the battery.
2.
Position the Style Pro behind your ear and gently push the ear tip into your ear canal.
3.
Secure in place with the sure-lock.
4.
Adjust the volume.
Look inside for complete instructions.
Hansaton Style Pro
Your complete Hansaton Style Pro guide.
Better hearing – Ready ...Set ...Go!
You made a great choice! 2
Congratulations on your choice of the Hansaton Style Pro! It incorporates the latest technology creating a modern, high-tech hearing aid. You’ll hear and notice the difference right away!
➤ Most natural sound ➤ Very discreet ➤ Lightweight and comfortable
➤ No “plugged up” feeling ➤ 100% digital
So, put the Hansaton Style Pro to the test and find out if it’s right for you. We only ask that you read these instructions so you can make the most of your Hansaton Style Pro. And do take advantage of your 45-day home trial. Sincerely, Jim & Catherine
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Style Pro controls
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Table of contents
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Care and cleaning
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Style Pro parts identified
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Helpful tips
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How to insert battery
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Troubleshooting/service
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Slim-tubing choices
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Additional information
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How to attach the slim-tubing
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Technical data
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How to tell Left from Right
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Accessories
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How to attach the ear tip Inserting & Removing the aid
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(Prices subject to change.)
Warranty
Table of contents
Introduction
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105 N 1st Street • PO Box 586 • DeKalb, IL 60115 Questions, call toll-free: 1-800-221-2099
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Power level 3
Hansaton Style Pro
Microphone Ports
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Slim tubing
Dual-purpose control (Volume wheel/ program button)
Ear Tip
Battery door Sure-Lock
Xcell hearing aid batteries only
On / Off Control: Your Style Pro turns on once the battery is installed and the battery door is closed. To turn it off simply open the battery door. Serial number: Located on the back wall of the battery cavity. (Only visible when the battery door is open.)
Renata hearing aid batteries
69¢each
only
69¢each
✓ Powered by Rayovac ✓ Most popular sizes made in the USA
✓ Long lasting
Batteries • per battery • Total
Batteries • per battery • Total
24 40
85¢ 69¢
$20.40 $27.60
YOUR BEST PRICE! 18 42
77¢ 69¢
$13.89 $28.98
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1. Remove the brown colored tab from the flat, positive side (+) of the size 312 battery. Many batteries need a minute to activate. 2. Open battery compartment gently, with a finger nail. 3. Place the battery in the battery door (NOT directly inside the hearing aid). Make sure the flat, positive side of the battery faces up when placing the battery in the battery door. 4. Close the battery door to turn on the Style Pro. The battery door should close easily. If not, the battery is probably upside down.
How to insert battery.
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Slim Tube Choices
Your Style Pro arrives ready to be used with the most popular size ear tip and tubing already attached. Men will find the following: Size 3 tubing and large ear tip attached. Extras included: size 2 tubing, small ear tip, medium ear tip. Women will find the following: Size 2 tubing and medium ear tip attached. Extras included: size 1 tubing, small ear tip, large ear tip.
How to identify that the tubing is the correct length: tubing should fit snugly against your ear once the Style Pro and ear tip are in place. If not try a different length of tubing.
Tubing sizes:
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There are four sizes of slim-tubing available for the right and left ear. Right: 1R, 2R, 3R, 4R Left: 1L, 2L, 3L, 4L (pictured)
Picturing Left ear tubing: 1L, 2L, 3L, 4L
1. Line up the triangular base of the slim-tubing with the metal stem on the Style Pro hearing aid.
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2. Push the two parts together and rotate the tubing to lock into place.
How to remove the slim-tubing: 1. Grasp the triangular base of the slim-tubing and rotate the Style Pro until the tubing detaches. Attention: Please make sure ear tips and slim-tubing are securely attached before using so they do not come off in your ear.
Turn your favorite Open Ear into a BTE
If you love the sound but prefer a standard Behind-the-Ear earhook,tip and tubing then return your Style Pro to us & we’ll convert it into your favorite BTE! Convert to Behind-the-Ear
$29.99
How to attach the tubing.
How to attach the slim-tubing:
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Which is right and left? 8
How to tell your right aid from your left aid: Style Pro hearing aids can be used in either ear by selecting a right slim-tubing or a left slim-tubing. Each slim-tubing is preformed to “point” into either the right or left ear. Right tubing has red lettering on it and left tubing has blue lettering printed near the ear tip. If you’re not sure which you have, hold the Style Pro with the tubing attached and the controls facing away from you. Left tubing will point to the left and right Set for Set for tubing will point to left ear. right ear. the right. Questions, call toll-free: 1-800-221-2099
Dome Large
Dome Medium
How to attach ear tip: 1. Line up the narrow tubing nozzle with the opening on the inside of the ear tip. 2. Push together firmly until the ear tip is securely attached. Wiggle the ear tip to be certain it stays in place. Attention: Please make sure ear tips are securely attached so they do not come off in your ear.
Dome Small
Ear tip information
Ear tip choices:
How to remove ear tip: 1. Hold the ear tip tightly and grasp the tubing directly behind the ear tip. 2. Pull firmly. (Note: ear tip may tear when removed. Torn ear tips should not be re-used.)
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Inserting and removing
1. Place your Style Pro over the top of your ear. 2. Hold the slim-tubing behind the ear tip and gently push the ear tip into your ear canal. 3. The slim-tubing will probably bulge slightly near the ear canal. Point at the bend in the tubing and push gently. The ear tip will slip a little further into the ear canal for proper placement. Note: If pushing on the slim-tubing causes discomfort, STOP. The tubing may be too long. Repeat steps with a shorter tubing. continued
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Inserting the Style Pro:
4. Place the sure-lock into the bowl of your ear. The sure-lock is the thin filament attached to the tubing. Use your finger to secure the sure-lock into the most comfortable position. When finished
To Remove:
tubing should be flush with skin and barely noticeable.
1. Grasp hold of the slim-tubing against your ear and gently pull. The ear tip will slip out of your ear. 2. Remove the Style Pro from behind your ear.
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Inserting Custom and removing earmold
Inserting the Style Pro:
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Style Pro controls
Style Pro controls Your Style Pro has a dual-purpose control that functions as both the volume control wheel and the push button program control.
Adjusting the volume: You adjust the volume up and down by rotating Increase the volume control wheel. As you increase or decrease the volume you will hear one soft beep at each volume level. When you Decrease have reached the minimum or maximum volume level you will hear three soft beeps. Note: When your Style Pro is turned on or off by opening the battery door the volume will reset to the default level.
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Battery door lock: the battery door can be locked if a child is using the hearing aid. Call for instructions.
When you push the dual-purpose control you will hear beeps. The number of beeps refers to the setting. When the Style Pro is turned on it starts at setting 1. Setting 1: Daily setting – 1 beep. Use in most listening situations. (First program when the Style Pro is turned on.) Setting 2: Easy-focus in noise – 2 beeps. This program setting turns on the directional microphones to allow for better listening in noisy situations. Setting 3: Whistle reduction / Telephone – 3 beeps. Use if your Style Pro whistles or if sounds seem too sharp or tinny. This setting may also be helpful when talking on the telephone.
Style Slide Procontrols. controls
Style Pro program push button
Optional Modifications – Customize the programming Do you love the comfort of the Style Pro but wish the settings were different? Although we’ve selected the most popular settings since the Style Pro is programmable we can modify the settings for you: Call ahead and speak with a hearing aid dispenser to plan the perfect settings for you. Return your Style Pro to us with a recent audiogram (if available) for reprogramming. (Programming fees are nonrefundable.) Within the first year $49.99 first two adjustments Each additional adjustment $29.99 After the first year $89.99 each adjustment Call toll-free: 1-800-221-2099
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Care and cleaning
Clean your Style Pro hearing aid regularly. Without regular cleaning, wax and moisture can build up and prevent the hearing aid from working properly. It is best to clean your Style Pro in the morning before you use it. (Many people find it best to clean the ear tip and tubing weekly.) Cleaning Brush
How to clean your Style Pro: 1. Wipe off the outside of the Style Pro hearing aid with a soft cloth or hearing aid cleaning wipes (call to order). 2. Use the included small cleaning brush to gently remove wax and debris from the hearing aid, including the microphone ports. You can also use the tubing and tip cleaning tool to clean the microphone ports.
Protect your Style Pro
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Moisture can quickly damage your hearing aid. Remove harmful moisture with the Super Dri-Aid Kit. Easy to use. Store your Style Pro in the Dri-Aid Kit overnight. Pellets can be recharged and used indefinitely. Super Dri-Aid™ Kit Item #88740 $34.99
1. Gently remove the slim-tubing from the hearing aid. (See pg. 7 for tubing removal instructions) 2. Insert the cleaning tool into the triangular base at the end of the slim-tubing. 3. Thread the cleaning tool all the way through the slim-tubing and ear tip. Purchase additional open-ear cleaning tools for only $5.00 each, item #89130. Open the battery door when not wearing your hearing aid. Any moisture inside your hearing aid can then evaporate, extending the life of your Style Pro. With the battery door open, you can be assured your hearing aid is off and not squealing. A squealing aid can attract pets which have been known to chew on hearing aids and damage them beyond repair. Avoid extreme heat and cold when storing your hearing aid. Never place your hearing aid in water. If your Style Pro becomes wet, immediately remove the battery and let it stand in a dry place for several hours. Never use heat (blowdryer, oven, etc.) to dry your hearing aid. Before applying hair spray, perfume or cologne, be sure to remove your hearing aids. Such sprays can damage hearing aids. Questions, call toll-free: 1-800-221-2099
Care and cleaning
How to clean your Style Pro tubing and ear tip:
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Helpful tips
1. Start Slowly – Begin by using your new hearing aid a few hours a day while you are alone. If you are not used to wearing a hearing aid, you will probably notice many sounds you have not heard in a while. Crackling paper, may be surprisingly loud. Other sounds like the refrigerator or air conditioner may feel uncomfortable. With time you should be able to focus on the sounds you want to hear. Hearing aids will not restore your old hearing, but with time and practice, they can help. 2. Read Out Loud – Your own voice will sound different to you. Try reading out loud for 15 minutes a day to get used to the sound of your own voice. 3. Practice Listening to One Voice – Start in a quiet environment listening to the radio or your favorite TV show. Then practice listening with one friend or family member at a time.
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4. Listen and Talk in Small Groups – Next try talking with a small group of friends or family members in a quiet setting. Crowded places such as restaurants or churches are likely to have more background noise that can interfere with your understanding. Remember, it is difficult for most people to understand in these situations. So, be patient and keep practicing. Your understanding should improve with time.
1. Turn the volume down, it may be set too high. (p.12) 2. Try using Setting 3 (Whistle reduction/ telephone). (p. 13) 3. Check that your ear tip is inserted correctly. (p. 10-11) 4. Try a larger size ear tip. (p. 9)
5. Verify that the slim-tubing is attached correctly and that it is soft and in good condition (p. 7). If the slim-tubing has hardened or is damaged, it should be replaced. (p. 6-7) 6. Your Style Pro may whistle when a hand, hat or other object is near it, bouncing amplified sound back into it.
If your hearing aid is: WEAK, DISTORTED, DEAD 1. Check that the battery is inserted correctly. (p. 5) 2. Try a fresh battery. 3. Clean your Style Pro, microphone ports, slim-tubing and ear tip. (p. 14-15)
4. Style Pro goes dead periodically, but comes on after several hours of rest, the problem may be a build-up of humidity. Try storing it in a “dry-aid kit” when not in use. Call toll-free to order. (p. 14)
If your hearing aid requires service, send it to: Hearing Help Express • 105 N First St • PO Box 586 • DeKalb, IL 60115-0586 1. Enclose a note with your name, address, phone number and a description of what is wrong with your hearing aid. 2. If your hearing aid is out of warranty, also include payment. (Call to verify price.)
3. Pack your hearing aid securely in a sturdy box. (Do not mail hearing aids in an envelope, they could be destroyed during shipping!) We recommend insured mail or UPS for your protection.
Troubleshooting & Service
If your hearing aid is: WHISTLING (FEEDBACK)
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Precautions: A hearing aid is a precision electronic device and as such, it requires the care in use and handling that you would afford any fine piece of equipment. The following precautions are not meant to discourage normal use of your hearing aid, but are suggested to insure quality performance and long life from your hearing aid.
occurs, consult your physician.
Do not drop or throw your hearing aid, as this may damage internal components. Do not expose your hearing aid or batteries to excessive heat, such as from stove tops, hair dryers, heat lamps or your automobile rear shelf or glove compartment. Do not immerse your hearing aid in water or other liquids, or wear it while bathing, showering or swimming. If your hearing aid is to be stored for any length of time, be sure to remove the battery and store both in a cool, dry place.Your hearing aid has been constructed from the finest materials, using the latest engineering technology; however, in rare instances, an individual may exhibit signs of skin irritation, allergic reaction, or accelerated accumulation of cerumen (earwax). If this
Federal law permits an adult to purchase hearing aids by mail. You may either send a prescription or sign a medical waiver.
Keep new and used batteries out of reach of children and those with diminished mental capacity. Batteries, if consumed, can be harmful. Consult your physician immediately and call the National Battery Hotline collect (202) 625-3333.
Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users: Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otolotists or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of a medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are
identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased. Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing aid evaluation.The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid.The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial, rental or purchase option program. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee, after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician. The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged. Children with Hearing Loss: In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss. Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers: A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician
(preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: Warning Signs: 1. Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear. 2. History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days. 3. History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days. 4. Acute or chronic dizziness. 5. Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days. 6. Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz. 7. Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. 8. Pain or discomfort in the ear.
NOTE: Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be a risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user. Hearing with Your New Amplification: The world will seem noisier at first, but in time, you should become accustomed to your new listening experiences, learn to hear speech more clearly, and enjoy many of the special sounds you may have been missing. Obtaining maximum benefit from your new hearing aid(s) requires effort and practice on your part. Your new hearing aid(s) will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. In most cases, infrequent use of the hearing aid(s) will not permit you to obtain full benefit from it. Follow the program recommended by your hearing professional. The use of your hearing instrument(s) is only part of your hearing rehabilitation, and you may need supplemental auditory training and instructions in lipreading.
Style Pro Technical Data 20
Hansaton Style Pro Technical Data 114 dB Maximum SSPL90 98 dB HFA SSPL90 28 dB HFA full-on gain 22 dB Reference test gain 100 Hz to 7700 Hz Frequency range 12 dB Equivalent input noise Total harmonic distortion 500 Hz: 3.3%, 800 Hz: 1.5%, 1600 Hz: .9% 16 dB Range of volume control size 312 (brown), .87 mA Battery type and current approx. 150 hours Battery life 1.4 x .44 x .25 inch Dimensions 105 N 1st Street • PO Box 586 • DeKalb, IL 60115 Call toll-free: 1-800-221-2099
OSPL90
AGC Input-Output Curve
Frequency Response Curve
Style Pro Technical Twist controls. Data
Style Pro 2cm3 Coupler Curves
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Dome Ear Tips
Dome Large
Dome Medium Dome Small
(Dome large for men, medium for women originally on tubing)
Dome Small #89121 Dome Medium #89122 Dome Large #89123 Dome Ear Tips $2.50 SAVE: 3 of any size for only $5.95
Style Pro Slim-Tube and Ear Tip Cleaning Tool Easily remove debris and wax from the sound tubing and ear tip. (Slim-tubing and ear tip not included) Slim-Tube & Ear Tip Cleaning Tool
#89130
$5.00 each
Activair Battery Tester Check the status of your hearing aid batteries. Simply drop them into the slot, squeeze the red bar and the power of your battery is shown. Activair Battery Tester #88776 $24.99
(Men received: size 3 tubing attached to Style Pro, size 2 sent as extra. Women received: size 2 tubing attached to Style Pro, size 1 sent as extra.)
Left 1L 2L 3L 4L
#88690 #88692 #88694 #88696
Right 1R 2R 3R 4R
#88691 #88693 #88695 #88697
Slim-Tubing
$8.95
Blue writing on slim-tube indicates left ear tubing size (dome tip not included).
1L
2L
3L
4L
Red writing on slim-tube indicates right ear tubing size (dome tip not included).
1R
2R
3R
4R
Call toll-free if you have any questions. 1-800-221-2099.
Accessories – (800) 221-2099
Slim-Tubing
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Your 2-way assurance of complete satisfaction
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YOUR MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE FROM HEARING HELP EXPRESS® Risk-Free Trial 1. 45-Day, Money-Back Guarantee
Year Warranty 2. One on Parts and Labor
Try your Style Pro Hearing Help Express® hearing aid for 45 days risk-free. If you are not 100% satisfied, simply return all materials within 45 days from the date of delivery, and we will refund your full deposit. You are responsible for the safe return of all materials in their original condition. Ship insured mail.
Your Style Pro Hearing Help Express hearing aid is warranteed for one year against defects in materials and workmanship. For service, replacement or repair, you must send your Style Pro hearing aid(s) to Hearing Help Express® (not to the manufacturer) for this warranty to apply. Please ship insured mail.
105 N 1st Street • PO Box 586 • DeKalb, IL 60115-0586
Questions, call toll-free: 1-800-221-2099
