Telecoil The telecoil is built into the hearing aid. Coupling to a loop system installed in, for example, a theatre, is possible by switching the hearing aid to the “T” (telecoil) setting.

Using the telecoil

The hearing aid program switch can be set in three different positions: M-T-MT depending on whether you wish to listen via the microphone or the telecoil. The standard setting is “M”, which is for normal use.

“M” (microphone): For normal use, the switch should be in position “M”. Here you listen via the hearing aid’s microphone.

“T” (telecoil): Position “T” cuts off the microphone and brings the built-in telecoil into operation. The signals are then transmitted directly to the hearing aid without interference from surrounding sounds.

“MT” (microphone+telecoil): If you want to listen both via the microphone and the telecoil, place the switch in position “MT”, e.g. when watching TV while still wanting to hear the doorbell, telephone, or other people speaking.

Situations where the telecoil function can be useful

A telecoil can be useful in cinemas, churches, theatres, lecture rooms or other places where a loop system is installed because background noise makes listening difficult. Switching the hearing aid to the telecoil setting makes it easier to separate speech from background noise.

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