Pro Ears PRO HEAR II+ Manuale utente

PRO HEAR™ II,

PRO HEAR™ II+,

PRO HEAR™ IV

User’s Guide

Pro Hear™ Ampliﬁcation & Protection Devices

Increase Hearing amplifying what you want to hear and ﬁltering out noise.

Protect Hearing using a Sound Activated Compression (SAC) circuit

combined with an ear plug helps protect hearing from loud sounds

such as muzzle blasts. The included ear plug has an NRR of 25.

Weigh less than ¼ oz. and rests comfortably behind either ear,

with or without eyeglasses.

Thank you for choosing a Pro Hear™ Hunter’s Aid. With this high-quality

hearing ampliﬁcation instrument, you may once again enjoy the beautiful

sounds of the outdoors and comfortable conversations with your family,

friends and colleagues while protecting your hearing from loud sounds.

Please read this User Guide carefully before use. You’ll ﬁnd instructions

on the use, care and maintenance of your hunter’s aid.

Be prepared to maximize your outdoor experience!

Components of all Pro Hear™ Hunter’s Aids

Mic – Directs ambient sound to the unit.

Sound Tube – Connect the ear tip to the Pro Hear™ shell. Left and right

sound tubes are included.

Ear Tips – Two styles available. Fits into the ear and attaches to the

Sound Tube (additional sizes available at www.proears.com). Comply™

Foam Tips N-50 are included.

Volume Control – Adjusts the sound level between low and high.

Always start with the volume set to low to protect your hearing.

Program Select – Press to change memory positions.

Battery Compartment Door – Holds the battery in place and ensures

proper operation.

Spare Ear Plug – Provided for use in alternate ear when exposed

to high noise environment.

Cleaning Tool – Used to gently clean ear wax and debris from the device.

Carrying Case – Protects your Pro Hear™ when not in use.

Fitting Instructions

1. After selecting the left or right sound tube place Pro Hear™ over the appropriate

ear so the sound tube rests comfortably and securely over the top of the ear.

2. Select one of the enclosed ear tips based on size of ear canal and intended

purpose of use. Place the tip ﬁrmly onto the Sound Tube as per the

instructions. You may need to experiment with each size ear tip to ﬁnd the

most comfortable and secure ﬁt.

Program

Volume

3. Insert the ear tip into ear canal. Position the Pro Hear™ over your ear. Compare

the photos to determine if you have the proper length tube installed.

4. Be careful when changing the sound tube not to damage the unit.

5. If the Sound Tube is too long the unit could fall off the ear. If the Sound

Tube is too short the will pull out of the ear.

6. Ear Tip Alternative – To increase noise attenuation or to achieve a more

comfortable ﬁt you can contact a hearing health specialist to purchase a

custom ear mold. A custom-made earmold is an individually fabricated

ear insert that sits in the pinna and the canal to channel ampliﬁed sound

down to the eardrum. The earmold provides acoustic seal, comfortable

wearing, and better acoustic effect.

Notes earmold is not a standard accessory. Many hearing professionals

can create a custom earmold for an additional fee.

7. An earplug is included for your opposite ear (the ear without a Pro Hear™)

for use in a high noise enviroment.

Selecting the Right Size Tube

The Pro Hear™ has 3 different size tubes to select from: short, medium and

long. The medium size tube is included in every package. Contact Customer

Service if you wish to purchase a long or short tube. Place the Pro Hear™

over your ear, with the medium tube attached. If the tube is too short, the

Pro Hear™ back end will be up and the front end will be down. In this case,

see below to change to the longer tube. If the tube is too long, the

Pro Hear™ back end will be too low and the front end will be too high.

In this case below, to change to the shorter tube. Right tubes are labeled

in red print, left tubes in blue.

Too Short Correct Too Long

Changing Tubes

Grasp the connector ﬁrmly Rotate ninety degrees Pull straight out

NOTE: It is important NOT to pull the tubing itself, as it can become

stretched and distorted.

Tube Attachment

To attach, align the tube assembly and apply gentle pressure until the tube

as shown (tube facing down) snaps into place.

Note: You will feel a ﬁrm de-dent as it locks into place.

Choosing the Right Tip

Attention: In very loud environments where more hearing protection is

necessary, use the Comply™ Foam Tips N-50. An additional foam plug is

included for the other ear. For environments that arenot as loud you may

prefer to use either the foam tip or the Shureﬁre plug (available at www.

proears.com for an additional fee).

Gently grasp the foam tip with plastic insert and slide onto tube as shown.

Installing the Battery

Remove the sticker from the battery. To insert battery, open battery

compartment by pulling down on the rim of compartment door. The battery

is held in place by a small lip on the bottom of the compartment. Place the

battery into the compart ment so that the (+) sign side of the battery is

facing up; when battery is inserted correctly, compartment door will close

with ease. The battery door will not close easily if the battery is not properly

inserted. DO NOT FORCE THE DOOR. A BROKEN DOOR WILL VOID THE

WARRANTY! A #320 battery is required. Expected battery life is

approximately 120 hours.

Please remove the battery

when the hunter’s aid is not

in use. Any moisture on the

battery should be wiped off.

NOTE: A weak battery may

cause the unit to buzz or hum.

WARNING: Button Cell

Batteries are Dangerous

if Swallowed

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

• Discard batteries very carefully.

• Never allow children to play with batteries.

• Never change batteries in front of children.

• Never put batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they are slippery

and easy to swallow by accident.

• Always check medication before swallowing, as batteries have been

confused as medications.

In the event a battery is swallowed call:

The National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline

(202) 625-3333 for counsel or treatment

Operating Instructions

Turning the Unit On and Off

After inserting the battery, close the battery door completely to turn

the unit on. Turn the unit off by opening the battery door to the ﬁrst stop

or removing the battery.

Operating the Volume Control

Increase the volume on the Pro Hear™ by turning the volume control

clockwise. Always start with the unit set at the lowest volume.

Note: The Pro Hear™ has a built-in “safety” circuit which limits

the output of the instrument to a maximum of 115 dB SPL.

Program Selection

The Pro Hear™ II has two programs (#1 and #4), the Pro Hear™ II+

and Pro Hear™ IV have all 4 programs:

Program Ideal For

1. General Everyday Use

2. Crowds Restaurants/Sporting Events/Large Meetings. Compression

is set to 85dB.

3. Music/Theater Concerts/Cinema. Compression is set to 85 dB.

4. Nature Outside/Birdwatching/Hunting. Compression is set to 85 dB.

When ﬁrst turned on, the Hybrid defaults to #1, the General program.

To change between programs, push the program button. You will hear

a series of beeps as you change programs: one beep: program # 1,

two beeps: program # 2, etc.

Your Pro Hear™ is programmed with an intermittent beep or tone to

indicate that the battery life is less than 10%. When you hear this tone

it is a prompt to replace the battery before the unit stops functioning.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Trouble Cause Solution

Weak Sound Battery malfunction Replace battery

Battery incorrectly placed Correct battery position

VC set in wrong position Tune VC to right position

Ear mold/tip or sound tube blocked Clean ear mold or tube

Odd Sound Battery malfunction Odd Replace battery

Ear tip or ear mold placed improperly Re-orientate the tip

or mold

Too loud or Hissing Turn the volume down

Feedback or Whistle Ear tip or mold inserted improperly Adjust the position of

the tip

Low battery Replace battery

If Your Pro Hear™ Whistles

Whistling/squealing may sometimes occur as you cup your hand over your

ear and adjust the volume control. This action directs sound leaking from

the ear plug into the microphone, resulting in a whistle. This should

disappear when you take your hand away. If not, check to make sure the ear

plug is inserted properly.

Caring For Your Pro Hear™

Remember that your Pro Hear™ is a quality instrument and should be treated

in the same careful manner as any other precision-engineered device.

1. Never allow any liquid to enter the Pro Hear™ as this may damage the

components within the device.

2. Do not store your device in any location which would expose it to

excessive heat (e.g. direct sunlight, heaters, or radiators.)

3. Be careful not to drop the device as this may damage its components.

4. Never insert any foreign objects into your device; this could result in

serious damage to the instrument.

5. Never permit solvents to come into contact with your device as this can

damage the unit.

6. Clean your device by wiping with a damp (not wet) cloth moistened with

an antiseptic mouthwash.

7. Remember to clean your ear after showering or swimming before

inserting the aid.

8. Use a qualiﬁed battery to guarantee proper functioning.

9. Remember to remove the battery while your Pro Hear™ is not in use

for a long time.

10. Adjust Volume Control gently. Use your ﬁngernail or a eyeglass

screw driver.

11. Do not try to repair or disassemble the Pro Hear™ yourself.

12. For any other questions about maintenance, please contact

Customer Service.

Service and Warranty

Your Pro Hear™ is covered by a manufacturer’s limited warranty.

This warranty covers all manufacturing and material defects. Problems

arising from improper handling or carelessness and repairs made by an

unauthorized party are not covered and may void the warranty. Please

contact Customer Service for details of this warranty.

Toll-free customer support 800-891-3660

or customerservice@proears.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

Altus Brands warrants this product to the original purchaser to be

free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and

conditions for a period of one year parts/90 days labor from the date

of the original purchase.

Under this warranty, this unit will be replaced or repaired at our option,

without charge for parts or labor, excluding batteries, for a period of 90

days after the purchase. After 90 days, the cost of labor with Shipping/

Handling and Insurance of $99.95 is the customer’s responsibility.

This warranty is void if any of the following occur:

1. The warranty card was not sent in at the time or purchase.

2. The unit is not owned by the original purchaser at the time

of the warranty claim.

3. The unit has been tampered with, opened or punctured.

4. The unit has been immersed in water or other liquids, allowed to be ﬁlled

with dirt or dust, or otherwise physically abused.

5. The 12-month limited warranty has expired.

This shall be the exclusive written warranty of the original purchaser and

neither this warranty or any other warranty, expressed or implied, shall

extend beyond the 12-month period listed above. In no event shall

Altus Brands, LLC be liable for consequential damages, consequential

property damage, or consequential personal injury. (Some states do not

allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusions of consequential

damages, so that these restrictions may not apply to you). This warranty

gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may have other rights, which

vary from state to state.

Record serial # for future reference: Serial # _____________________

Return Registration portion to:

Altus Brands. • 484 W Welch Ct •Traverse City, MI 49686

Or you can register your product online at: www.pro-ears.com

Warranty Registration

Model: ________________________________________________

Date of Purchase: ________________________________________

The earplug supplied with your Pro Hear™ is intened to help reduce the

impact of loud sounds like gunshot noise. Altus Brands carries no implied

guarantee for over-exposure to noise. We recommend hearing tests to

insure the continued health of your hearing.

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