Cochlear True Wireless User manual

True Wireless™Accessories
User Guide

This document contains information on how to use the Cochlear™ True
Wireless™Accessories with Cochlear implant system components:
Read this document carefully, and the other User Guides which are
mentioned within, to ensure that you understand how to use these
accessories with your system.
Note
Important information or advice.
Tip
Time saving hint.
Caution (no harm)
Special care to be taken to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Could cause damage to equipment
Warning (harmful)
Potential safety hazards and serious adverse reactions.
Could cause harm to person.
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Contents
About this Guide............................................................................................... 5
Wireless accessories......................................................................................... 5
Getting started..................................................................................................6
Mini Microphone 2 & Mini Microphone 2+................................................. 7
Operating characteristics..........................................................................8
Preparing for use ........................................................................................9
Power ON/OFF your Mini Microphone................................................10
Step 1 Pair your Mini Microphone..........................................................11
Step 2 Stream audio from your Mini Microphone ............................. 12
Using your Mini Microphone.................................................................. 15
TV Streamer.....................................................................................................20
Operating characteristics........................................................................20
Step 1: Pair your TV Streamer ................................................................ 21
Step 2: Stream audio from your TV Streamer ....................................23
Phone Clip........................................................................................................27
Operating characteristics........................................................................27
Charge your Phone Clip...........................................................................28
Step 1: Pair your Phone Clip....................................................................29
Step 2: Use your Phone Clip................................................................... 31
Using multiple accessories............................................................................33
Change the accessory mixing ratio ...............................................................35
Check the wireless microphone performance ..........................................36
Care and maintenance.................................................................................. 38
Wireless accessory care.......................................................................... 38
Built-in battery care ................................................................................ 38
Charger care ..............................................................................................39
Warranty ......................................................................................................... 40
Certification.................................................................................................... 40
Cautions .......................................................................................................... 41

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About this Guide
This guide is intended for use by Cochlear™ Implant recipients using
Cochlear Nucleus® CP900 Series Sound Processors. Use this guide along
with the User Guides that accompany your Sound Processor, Remote
Assistant and Remote Control.
This guide should also be used in conjunction with the User Guide which
was packaged with your Wireless Accessory.
This guide describes how to set up and use your Cochlear True Wireless
Accessories. Before attempting to set up your new accessory, it is
recommended you read the following section "Wireless accessories" to
help you understand what each accessory does and the two main steps
required to get you up and running.
Wireless accessories
The Cochlear True Wireless Accessories enhance the performance of
your Cochlear System by wirelessly transmitting sound from audio
sources to your sound processor.
• The Cochlear Wireless Mini Microphones provide the option of
simple and discreet one-to-one hearing or versatile functionality
for noisy or challenging listening situations
• The Cochlear Wireless TV Streamer transmits sound directly
from your TV, sound system or computer
• The Cochlear Wireless Phone Clip wirelessly connects to
Bluetooth® devices, for example, mobile phones, music players
and navigation systems.
CAUTION
For cautions relating to the use of
your Wireless Accessory, refer to
"Cautions" on page 41.
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Figure 1. (A) Mini Microphone (B) TV Streamer and (C) Phone Clip
Getting started
Using your wireless accessory for the first time is a two-step process—
pair, stream:
Step 1: Pair
Pair your wireless accessory with your sound processor(s) so they can
communicate (you only need to do this the first time).
Step 2: Stream
Streaming lets you transmit audio from your wireless accessory to your
sound processor.
C.
B.
A.
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Mini Microphone 2 & Mini
Microphone 2+
The Cochlear Wireless Mini Microphone 2 and Mini Microphone 2+
(hereafter referred to as your Mini Microphone) allow you to stream
audio directly to your sound processor. The Mini Microphone 2+ also
provides additional functionality.
ON/OFF button
Mute button
Micro-USB connector for
charging (2+)
Clip
Volume down control
Volume up control
Micro-USB connector for
charging (2)
Figure 2 Mini Microphone.
Line input (2+) FM connector (2+)
Status indicator (LED)
Mute indicator
LED
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Operating characteristics
CHARACTERISTIC VALUE/RANGE Mini
Microphone
22+
One-to-one communication Operating range up to 25 m  
Talk time before recharge
required
Approx 10 hours  
Reconnect time window if
connection lost
5 minutes  
Volume lock  
Mute function  
Built-in drop detection feature From heights > 75 cm. Mutes
output for up to 2 seconds
 
Multi-use functionality Table mic, Line-in, Induction-
loop and FM Signals

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Preparing for use
Charge your Mini Microphone
When using for the first time, allow your Mini Microphone to charge for
at least 3 hours, even if the light indicates a full charge.
To charge your Mini Microphone:
1. Plug the micro-USB charging cable into the Mini Microphone.
2. Plug the other end into a power outlet using the supplied adaptor.
While charging, the LED indicator lights red.
When fully charged (and still connected to the charger), the LED will
turn solid red with green flashes every 2 seconds.
If battery level is low the Status indicator LED will blink yellow once
every second.
Figure 3 (A) Mini Microphone 2 (B) Mini Microphone 2+ charging
NOTE
Remember to turn off your
Mini Microphone when not
in use, and keep it charged.
Battery life (talk time) is
10 hours.
A. B.
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Mini Microphone 2 & Mini Microphone 2+

Power ON/OFF your Mini Microphone
To power ON your Mini Microphone:
1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds until the LED
turns green.
2. Release the ON/OFF button. The LED will blink green every
2 seconds.
To power OFF your Mini Microphone:
1. Stop streaming before you turn off the Mini Microphone.
2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the LED turns red.
Status indicator (LED)
ON/OFF button
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Step 1 Pair your Mini Microphone
You first need to pair your Mini Microphone with your sound
processor(s), so they can communicate.
To pair your Mini Microphone:
1. Remove your sound processor(s).
2. Turn OFF your sound processor(s).
3. Turn ON your Mini Microphone by pressing and holding the ON/
OFF button on your Mini Microphone for 2 seconds until the LED
turns green.
4. Use a pen to press the pairing button once. The LED on top of
the Mini Microphone will blink yellow once every 2 seconds
for 20 seconds. You must turn on your processor(s) during this
20 second window to pair it with the Mini Microphone.
5. Turn ON your sound processor(s). It briefly flashes a blue
indicator light to tell you pairing has been successful.
6. You can now replace your sound processor(s).
Mode button & icons (2+)
B.
A.
Figure 4 (A) Mini Microphone 2 (B) Mini Microphone 2+
Pairing button
NOTE
After pairing, if you are not wearing
your sound processor, the blue
flashing light will change to orange.
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Mini Microphone 2 & Mini Microphone 2+

Step 2 Stream audio from your Mini Microphone
To hear sound from your Mini Microphone you need to stream audio.
There are 3 ways you can do this:
• Option 1: Using your Remote Assistant
• Option 2: Using Remote Control
• Option 3: Using your sound processor.
Once streaming has been activated, a 3-tone chime or flashing light
(depending on your sound processor) will be followed by streamed
audio.
When stopping streaming, a short beep will be heard. This will return
your sound processor to the last program used.
Option 1: Using your Remote Assistant
1. Turn ON your sound processor(s).
2. Turn ON your Remote Assistant. The Home screen displays.
3. Turn ON your Mini Microphone.
4. You can start streaming with your Remote Assistant in two ways:
• Method 1: Press and hold the Telecoil button for 2 seconds,
then release.
Your Mini Microphone displays as an icon on the Home screen:
Telecoil
button
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• Method 2: From the Home screen, press the right arrow
button until you see the Stream selector screen. Scroll down
the list to the channel you want to use and press OK.
5. To stop streaming, either:
• Tap the Telecoil button, or
• Select OFF on the Stream selector screen then press OK.
TIP
For ease of use we
recommend you stream
using your Remote
Assistant.
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Option 2: Using your Remote Control
1. Turn ON your sound processor(s).
2. Turn ON your Remote Control.
3. Turn ON your Mini Microphone.
4. Press and hold the Telecoil button for 2 seconds, then release.
5. To stop streaming, tap the Telecoil button.
Telecoil
button
NOTE
Screen features may differ between
products. Always consult the user
guide that came with your device for
product specific details.
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Option 3: Using your sound processor(s)
1. Turn ON your sound processor(s).
2. Turn ON your Mini Microphone.
3. Press and hold the button on your sound processor for 2 seconds,
then release. Your sound processor flashes a blue light
to indicate streaming.
Note: For processors with two buttons, this is the top button.
4. To stop streaming, tap the button on your sound processor.
Using your Mini Microphone
One-to-one communication
The Mini Microphone can be worn by the speaker by clipping
the microphone in a vertical position within 10-40 cm from the
speaker's mouth. Your Mini Microphone provides direct one-to-one
communication with minimal background noise.
Note: Make sure the Status indicator LED on the Mini Microphone is
pointing towards the speakers' mouth when worn this way.
Use as a table microphone (2+ only)
When placed horizontally on a table, your Mini Microphone 2+
automatically switches from directional mode (for one-to-one
communication) to omnidirectional mode to pick up the voices of
multiple speakers.
NOTE
For processors with two buttons,
press the top button to use Wireless
Accessories.
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Test your Mini Microphone
Tap on or blow into the Mini Microphone to test that it is streaming. If
you don't hear anything at first, you may need to turn up the volume on
your Mini Microphone.
Volume control
Adjust your volume
To change the volume, use the volume control located on the side of
your Mini Microphone.
Mute your volume
The signal from the Mini Microphone can be muted, for example if the
wearer needs to have a separate conversation that is not relevant to the
user.
To mute the signal, press the Mute button (located between the volume
controls) once. The Mute LED will flash yellow. To unmute, press again.
The Mute LED will stop flashing.
Volume up control
Volume down control
Mute button Mute indicator LED
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Lock your volume
The volume control can be locked to a specific level. When locked, the
volume remains fixed at the same level when the Mini Microphone was
last turned off.
To lock the volume:
1. While streaming from your Mini Microphone, adjust the volume to
your desired level.
2. Turn OFF your Mini Microphone.
3. Press and hold the volume '-' button together with the ON/OFF
button.
4. When the Status indicator LED turns green, keep holding the
volume '-' button and release the ON/OFF button.
5. Continue holding the volume '-' button (for about 10 seconds),
until a green-yellow-red sequence is shown on the Status indicator
LED.
Your volume level is now locked and will remain at this level even after
switching the Mini Microphone on and off. The Status indicator LED will
give two quick flashes every two seconds.
Note that it is still possible to Mute audio while the volume is locked.
To unlock the volume:
1. Turn OFF your Mini Microphone.
2. Press and hold the volume '+' button together with the ON/OFF
button.
3. When the Status indicator LED turns green, keep holding the
volume '+' button and release the ON/OFF button.
4. Continue holding the volume '+' button (for about 10 seconds),
until a green-yellow-red sequence is shown on the Status indicator
LED.
Your volume level is now unlocked and can be adjusted as required.
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Additional features - Mini Microphone 2+
The Mini Microphone 2+ provides extended audio source connectivity
options. You can stream speech and audio in the following ways:
• from the built-in microphones
• from the built-in Telecoil, receiving audio from an induction loop
system
• from an external FM receiver attached via the built-in 3-pin
Euro pin connector
• from an external, analogue source (PC, laptop, TV etc) connected
via the built-in Line-in connector.
Using the Mode button
The mode button is used to view the current mode, switch between
input modes and check the battery status.
To view the current mode of operation, press the Mode button (on the
back of the Mini Microphone 2+) once. The corresponding LED will light
up for 2 seconds.
Mode LEDs & Icons (2+)
FM Icon
Line-in Icon
Telecoil Icon
Built in Microphone Icon
Mode button (2+)
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To change the mode of operation do the following:
1. Press the Mode button once. The Mode LED corresponding to the
current mode will be lit
2. Within 3 sec press the mode button again to change mode.
3. Repeat Step 2 until the desired mode is obtained.
4. The new mode will be fully operational when the LED turns off
after 3 seconds.
For further details relating to mode functions, refer to the User
Instructions that came with your Mini Microphone 2+.
Battery Status
To view the current battery status, press and hold the Mode button for
around 3 seconds or until one or more of the Mode LEDs start to blink.
REMAINING BATTERY
CAPACITY LED STATUS
75-100% All Mode LEDs blink
50-75% Three Mode LEDs blink
(FM+Line-in + Telecoil)
25-50% Two Mode LEDs blink
(FM + Line-In)
< 25% One Mode LED blinks (FM)
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TV Streamer
The Cochlear Wireless TV Streamer streams stereo sound directly from
your TV, sound system or computer to your sound processors.
Activity
light
Power
light
* Cables not supplied
Figure 5. TV Streamer
Operating characteristics
CHARACTERISTIC VALUE/RANGE
Operating range Up to 7 metres
Reconnect time window if connection lost 5 minutes
Volume
control
UP DOWN
Mono/stereo
switch
Pairing
button
Optical (Toslink) audio input *
* Coaxial audio input
Micro-USB power socket Mini-jack audio input
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