Nucleus Freedom BTE, User Manual

Page 1: ...ser Manual for the Nucleus Freedom BTE and Bodyworn speech processors Part Number N31018F Issue 1 N31018F Iss1D03textmas indd 1 N31018F Iss1D03textmas indd 1 24 05 2005 4 13 32 PM 24 05 2005 4 13 32 P...

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Page 3: ...Changing the Controllers 16 Coil 20 Coil connection 21 Freedom Controllers 22 Display 23 On and off 25 Program selection 26 Listening controls 27 In built Telecoil 30 Button lock 31 Resetting the Free...

Page 4: ...cover 51 Troubleshooting 54 Help messages 55 Private and public tones 56 Indicator light 58 Bodyworn Controller battery indicator 58 Other problems 59 Monitor earphones 63 Other Information 66 Technic...

Page 5: ...TE speech processor It is powered by three 675 zinc air batteries The larger Bodyworn Controller is worn on the body as a body worn speech processor It uses either two AAA nickel metal hydride NiMH ba...

Page 6: ...r light Earhook Accessories connection Display and control buttons Freedom speech processor with BTE Controller Select button Increase button Cover for accessories connection Display Decrease button M...

Page 7: ...ion Bodyworn Controller Shoe and Cable Coil Display Control buttons Freedom speech processor with Bodyworn Controller Increase button Decrease button Select button Release button Magnet Indicator ligh...

Page 8: ...ver swap yours with another person and if you have two implants to correctly match the speech processor to the correct implant Warranty registration and patient identification card Your warranty is en...

Page 9: ...ation occurs when the clinician opens the program That is it is only able to be accessed in a programming session Program options available Up to four speech processing programs P1 to P4 are available...

Page 10: ...ic tones see Processing Unit and Care and Troubleshooting Nucleus SmartSound The following functions may be included as options within a program Beam allows you to focus on the sounds coming from the...

Page 11: ...more comfortable and speech is clearer Discuss with your clinician how you want these options applied to your programs To use them select a program where they have been included N31018F Iss1D03textmas...

Page 12: ...sor where sound signals are encoded for transmission via the coil to the implant Processing Unit Bodyworn Controller Shoe and Cable Processing Unit BTE Controller It is worn on the ear with either the...

Page 13: ...That is one is for use on larger ears the other on smaller ears To attach the cable from the Bodyworn Controller shoe to the Controller line up the dot mark on the plug with the dot mark at the top o...

Page 14: ...It is designed to protect your speech processor from dirt and moisture In addition the earhook can be shaped to better fit or be more comfortable on your ear To shape the earhook remove it from the P...

Page 15: ...e turned on or off in any program when the clinician establishes each program Indicator light indications flickering when responding to incoming sounds low flash rate when warning the battery is low h...

Page 16: ...from either the BTE Controller or the Bodyworn Controller shoe twist the BTE Controller or shoe side facing you to the left and the Processing Unit to the right until the parts separate N31018F Iss1D0...

Page 17: ...and the Processing Unit so they touch with the Controller or shoe side facing you to the left and the Processing Unit to the right of the final position 2 Twist the Controller or shoe and the Processi...

Page 18: ...eech processor 4 Hold your speech processor firmly in place and determine where the tubing should be cut To fit the Mic Lock 1 For the tube Mic Lock thread the earhook and Processing Unit through the...

Page 19: ...wn and gently pass your ear lobe through the Processing Unit and Mic Lock until it is in position on your ear Alternatively bring the tubing to the front of your ear and feed it on to your earhook You...

Page 20: ...r skin irritation Warnings Consult your clinician if you wish to change your magnet strength Store spare magnets safely Store them away from credit and other cards that have a magnetic strip Small par...

Page 21: ...occurs stop the power to the Processing Unit and then restart it To stop the power you can either Hold down the Select button until the speech processor is off Twist the Processing Unit and BTE Contro...

Page 22: ...nfants and young children should always wear the Bodyworn Controller in a Cochlear provided pouch If an infant or young child cries without reason or exhibits other behaviors consistent with discomfor...

Page 23: ...t has been programmed Program 3 in use Microphone only Program 3 in use Microphone only Program 2 in use Telecoil only Program 2 in use Telecoil only Program 2 in use Microphone and telecoil together...

Page 24: ...ge first shows on the display X showing that an accessory has been activated This may occur in combination with the microphone a sound level indicator that responds to sounds picked up by the micropho...

Page 25: ...d off To turn on push the Select button for a few seconds until Microphone sensitivity setting Volume setting you either hear sounds if the speech processor is in place on your head or the active prog...

Page 26: ...gap in sound between the programs If you wish to continue to move on to another program wait until you hear the sound from the new program before you press the button again That is pressing the Selec...

Page 27: ...ogram that is the last saved value for that program Once you find the level you want and you stop making changes the display will go back to the normal display after a few seconds Whenever you wish to...

Page 28: ...level Click either 1 Push either the Increase Decrease button The display will show the current microphone sensitivity level 2 Continue pushing the Increase Decrease button until you reach the microp...

Page 29: ...ably loud Increase the volume if speech including your own voice is too soft The volume level is shown as a number between 0 and 9 If you are adjusting the volume setting often or if adjusting the vol...

Page 30: ...le The sound signal from an amplifier TV or Hi Fi can also be sent from an induction loop to the telecoil Hold both To select the in built telecoil push both the Increase and Decrease buttons at the s...

Page 31: ...lecoil when an external accessory is a attached see Accessories and the telecoil Button lock The button lock can be used to prevent children from changing the controls or to avoid accidental button pr...

Page 32: ...ew seconds The display will briefly show L to indicate the buttons are unlocked Resetting the Freedom speech processor To reset the micrphone sensitivity or volume levels to return to the default sett...

Page 33: ...d by both you and people around you It allows people around you to assist you when there is an alarm for example when the batteries are going flat When using the Bodyworn Controller both the private a...

Page 34: ...battery types recommended by your clinician or Cochlear Other types may not have sufficient energy to allow your Nucleus Freedom speech processor to either function properly or last for a long time N...

Page 35: ...rate for a few hours when Silver Oxide or alkaline batteries are used Do NOT use rechargeable NiMH button cells HB 116 054 High Power 675 zinc air batteries are sealed usually with a tab Always remove...

Page 36: ...d out 6 With the positive battery terminal the side with the holes facing down slide the fresh batteries into place Push them in from the right hand side when viewed from the back of the battery holde...

Page 37: ...ssor 2 Firmly hold the cover and slide it down to reveal the battery compartment The bottom battery stands out a little from the battery holder and appears not to be in position This is normal 7 Repla...

Page 38: ...with your local regulations Never dispose of batteries in fire Recharging NiMH batteries Use the charger supplied to charge NiMH batteries for use with your body worn battery pack For more information...

Page 39: ...nc carbon or alkaline batteries After storing rechargeable batteries for an extended period it may be necessary to charge and discharge them that is use them until they are fully flat several times to...

Page 40: ...atteries in cool places Do not heat batteries for example never leave batteries in sunlight behind a window or in a car Never immerse batteries in water Do not deform batteries For example do not forc...

Page 41: ...powered sound source to your speech processor Personal Audio cable to connect personal music systems handheld games or other battery powered equipment to your speech processor Caution Do NOT use the P...

Page 42: ...yworn Controller shoe To attach the accessory 1 Use your fingernail to lift the socket cover 2 Push the accessory plug into the socket 3 Push both the Increase and Decrease buttons at the same time fo...

Page 43: ...accessory is disconnected Press either the Increase or Decrease button to adjust the sound level If not pressed again within a short time the display will go back to the program display When NOT using...

Page 44: ...personal audio cable TV Hi Fi cable FM cable or FM system With the accessory activated both an M and X show on the Bodyworn Controller display The microphone sensitivity button varies the level recei...

Page 45: ...ian establishes that program If the sound level is unsatisfactory when you are using an accessory ask your clinician to change it at your next programming session Alternatively your clinician may give...

Page 46: ...ove to the in built telecoil then to the microphone and finally return to the accessory To skip a setting push the buttons a second time Note When an accessory is not attached the cycle is microphone...

Page 47: ...ease and Decrease buttons at the same time for a few seconds until an M shows on the display except when using a lapel microphone or you hear sound through the microphone From microphone to accessory...

Page 48: ...us Freedom speech processor while bathing or swimming If your speech processor does get wet wipe it dry and place it in the dry aid kit for at least twelve hours If it then does not work return it to...

Page 49: ...its or drying packs that are able to be used with your speech processor from an electronics store or pharmacy Cleaning Keep battery contacts clean use a moist cotton bud or swab to gently clean the ba...

Page 50: ...l times The microphone protector can be replaced when it becomes dirty or the sound quality deteriorates You may first ask a hearing person to check the sound quality by using the monitor earphones Re...

Page 51: ...attached to the base of the battery holder of the BTE Controller under a rubber plug If you find the batteries are not lasting as long as normal the protective cover may be dirty 4 Starting at the ba...

Page 52: ...nder the plug at the base of your battery holder To replace the protective cover 1 Turn off your speech processor and remove it from your head 2 Remove the battery holder with your fingernail in each...

Page 53: ...rotective cover to the base of the battery holder 6 Push the rubber plug firmly back into place over the protective cover Protective cover with sticky side facing up 7 Replace the battery holder with...

Page 54: ...en a problem arises or is indicated Do not use force on any of the components After each step check if you hear any sound You may find the first H message is replaced with another Take the action sugg...

Page 55: ...mal display will continue until the H1 message shows If you don t push any button H2 will continue until H1 message shows H3 Coil error Check coil position cable connections for cable damage If H3 sti...

Page 56: ...een corrupted Private and public tones Private and or public tones can be turned on by the clinician when the program is devised to indicate particular situations To stop the either the private or pub...

Page 57: ...larm for example when the batteries are going flat When the public tone is activated in the program a tone sounds with a low sound when the process or function has been successful or the buttons have...

Page 58: ...it flickers when incoming sounds are being received shows a slow flash rate as a low battery warning shows a fast flash rate for all other warnings For example when the coil is off its position over t...

Page 59: ...0 and you are in a very quiet room the H4 message may show If no sound is heard and the H4 message remains reset the level to the original position If you leave it at the higher level and change to u...

Page 60: ...h and of the same type and make Check the batteries are correctly inserted Check the battery terminals are clean Wash or change the protective cover on the base of the BTE battery holder Change your b...

Page 61: ...e lapel microphone and or monitor earphones to monitor the sound being received Ask your clinician to check your program setting s and discuss whether you need a different program setting 4 Display no...

Page 62: ...ce for example buzzing sounds or distorted speech Most electronic devices produce electromagnetic fields Headset cables like antennae pick them up Common sources of interference include radio andTV tr...

Page 63: ...lapel microphone accessory other than the lapel microphone and microphone together To use the monitor earphones 1 Make sure the speech processor is on 2 Lift the socket cover and push the monitor ear...

Page 64: ...hearing person listen to the sound Note that monitor earphones only indicate that sound can be heard they do not indicate the quality of the sound heard by the speech processor user If you attach the...

Page 65: ...rphones The sound will stop when no buttons have been pressed for 90 seconds To re start the sound in the monitor earphones press both the Increase and Decrease buttons again for a few seconds N31018F...

Page 66: ...ard IEC 60529 2001 02 01 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures IP Code Materials Processing Unit and BTE Controller ABS plastic is used for all components that come into contact with the user s...

Page 67: ...Zinc Air or SR44 Silver Oxide or LR44 Alkaline batteries Bodyworn Controller AAA size LR03 Alkaline or HR03 NiMH batteries Power consumption 60mW typical External Audio Inputs Four pin custom connecto...

Page 68: ...m settings Filters with the maximum outputs can be selected These can be varied The program determines the filters selected and hence the electrodes stimulated Environmental conditions StorageTemperat...

Page 69: ...packaging 0 90 20 C 4 F 50 C 122 F Symbol See Instructions Fragile Temperature Limit Humidity Limit CE Registration Mark Meaning Type B Equipment IP Rating Protected against solid foreign objects grea...

Page 70: ...overed by one or more international patents Cochlear Limited 2005 Nucleus is a registered trademark of Cochlear Limited Cochlear and the elliptical logo Freedom Beam SmartSound Whisper and Mic Lock ar...