Advanced Bionics Platinum Series User manual

Platinum Series®Sound Processor
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How do I………
•Check the device each day?
•Connect to an FM system?
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How to Verify the Child’s Device is Working
1. Verify the PSP is turned on and the battery is fully charged?
•The program switch should be turned to the desired program location
(•, ••, •••) if the processor is on.
•An open circle indicates the processor is in the Off position.
•Upon turning the program switch to a program location you should see
3-4 quick Red blinks verifying the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify the cable is plugged into the processor and the
headpiece securely.
•Check to see the cable is not twisted or frayed
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How to Verify the Child’s Device is Working
3. Is the Sensitivity Control in the 12 o’ Clock position?
4. Is the Volume Control in the 12 o’ Clock position?
5. Is the Platinum Headpiece positioned over the Implant
(internal device)?
•You should feel the magnetic attraction
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How to Verify the Child’s Device is Working
6. Verify the LED flashes GREEN in response to the Loud Sounds
•This assumes the Processor is on, battery is charged and the Volume
and Sensitivity are in the 12 o’ Clock position.
7. Perform a Behavioral Listening Check
•Use the Ling Six Sound Check to verify that the child is able to detect all
aspects of speech.
•I am unsure how to perform this task, tell me more…
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Performing a Behavioral Listening Check
•Using the Ling Six Sounds (ah, ee, oo, sh, s and mm) you can
determine a cochlear implant’s effectiveness by verifying that the
child is able to detect all aspects of speech as the six sounds
encompass the frequency range of all phonemes.
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Connecting to an FM System
1. Ensure that you have the appropriate equipment.
•Patch Cable
•Receiver
•Transmitter
2. Ensure that the FM system is functioning appropriately
by listening to the FM system through an amplified
speaker or walkman-style earphones.
3. Make sure all components are turned off
4. Attach the FM Receiver via the Patch Cable to the PSP
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Connecting to an FM System
5. Set any gain, output, or tone controls on the FM
Receiver per the Audiologist or FM Manufacturer.
6. Ensure that the volume on the FM Receiver and PSP
are set to minimum.
7. Turn on the FM Transmitter, FM Receiver, and the
PSP in this order.
•Note: It is important that you turn on the equipment in
the proper order to prevent the child from hearing any
adverse sound percepts.
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Connecting to an FM System
8. Gradually increase the Volume and Sensitivity
Controls on the PSP to user settings.
9. Gradually turn up the volume on the FM Receiver to a
comfortable listening level.
10.Assess performance:
•In quiet using an auditory only task
•Verify FM benefit by determining performance in noise
–CI+FM
•Perform daily functional checks and monitor
performance
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I need help troubleshooting the following…..
•Child is NOT responding to Sound
•The Light (LED) on the Processor is Flashing or I hear
the Audible Alarm
•Sound appears to be Intermittent
•Headpiece will not stay on
•Child’s voice sounds muffled or different
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Child is NOT responding to sound—
*Note you have verified no response with a behavioral listening check.
1. Verify the Sound Processor is ON
•The program selector should be in either the P1, P2, P3
position
2. Check your connections including the Battery Latch
and Cable Connections to the Headpiece and
Processor
•Make sure they are secure
•Make sure the cable is not twisted, kinked or frayed
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Child is NOT responding to sound—
*Note you have verified no response with a behavioral listening check.
3. Verify that the Volume and Sensitivity Dial are in the
12 o’ clock position.
4. Is the Headpiece positioned over the implant site?
•Busy children can knock it off and may not be able to put
it back in place.
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Volume Control Sensitivity Control

Child is NOT responding to sound—
*Note you have verified no response with a behavioral listening check.
5. Is the PSP battery charged and latched securely?
•The LED will flash 3-4 quick RED flashes letting you
know it is fully charged
•Learn more about the Power Options
6. Are you using the appropriate program?
•You may need to check with the parent or audiologist for
this information
•Check the child’s pouch for a programming card listing
this information
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PSP Power Options
•The PSP is powered by a custom-designed,
rechargeable, lithium ion battery
•The battery slides on and is held in place by a latch
•As an alternative to the rechargeable batteries a AA
Battery Compartment can be used
–The AA Battery Compartment uses three AA batteries
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Child is NOT responding to sound—
*Note you have verified no response with a behavioral listening check.
7. Check the Microphone/System Status using the LED
•I would like to learn more about LED functionality
8. Replace the Headpiece/Cable
•Keep spare equipment on hand – Learn more
•To order equipment contact us now
9. Clean the contacts on PSP battery and processor
Learn how
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Recommended Spare Equipment
A. Cable
B. AA Battery Pack
C. Headpiece
D. Hand-held Microphone
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To order or for additional information contact a Customer Care
Representative at 877-829-0026

Child is NOT responding to sound—
*Note you have verified no response with a behavioral listening check.
10.Remove any materials that may be covering the PSP
microphone (i.e. Scarf, Hat, Headband)
11.Perform a test of the Platinum Headpiece (PHP)
Microphone
•Learn how
12.Try another audio input source
•Such as an Auxiliary Microphone or your Audio Interface
Cable interfaced with an audio device (i.e., CD/MP3
player).
•Learn how
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How to Try another Audio Input Source
1. By connecting the audio interface cable to a portable
listening device* or connecting the auxiliary
microphone you can verify if the child can receive
sound through another sound source
*When using the audio interface cable a mono to stereo
adapter is recommended to learn more click here
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Mono to Stereo
Adapter Audio Interface
Cable

Why is a Mono to Stereo Adapter needed?
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Mono to Stereo
Adapter Audio Interface
Cable
The auxiliary jack on the PSP accepts mono input and the
audio interface cable has a stereo plug which is why the
adapter is needed. This reduces the possibility of
interference.