Cochlear Nucleus Freedom Bodyworn User manual

for the Nucleus® Freedom™ Speech Processor with BTE,
Mini, Bodyworn and Babyworn™ Wearing Options
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Symbols
Note
Important information or advice.
Can avoid inconvenience.
Warning (harmful)
Potential safety hazards and serious
adverse reactions.
Could cause harm to person.
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Contents
Introduction.............................................................................. 5
Purpose of this guide ...................................................................................................5
Over view ............................................................................................................................6
Understanding the symbols on the display ........................... 8
Changing the batteries ............................................................ 9
BTE, Mini and Babyworn™ ................................................................................9
Bodyworn ................................................................................................................ 10
Turning your processor on and off ........................................11
BTE, Mini and Babyworn ..................................................................................11
Bodyworn .................................................................................................................11
Changing Programs ............................................................... 12
BTE, Mini and Babyworn ..................................................................................12
Bodyworn .................................................................................................................12
Changing your perception of loudness ................................ 13
Controlling microphone sensitivity ...................................................................13
BTE, Mini and Babyworn ..................................................................................13
Bodyworn .................................................................................................................13
Controlling volume .....................................................................................................14
BTE, Mini and Babyworn ..................................................................................14
Bodyworn .................................................................................................................14
Using the telecoil ................................................................... 15
Selecting or disabling the telecoil .......................................................................15
BTE, Mini and Babyworn ..................................................................................15
Bodyworn .................................................................................................................15
Mixing the telecoil and microphone .................................................................16
Maintenance checklist ........................................................... 17
Cleaning the microphone protector ................................................................17
Replacing the microphone protector ..............................................................17
Cleaning your pr ocessor ......................................................................................... 18
Storing your processor ............................................................................................ 18
Cleaning the battery contacts ............................................................................. 18
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Introduction
Purpose of this guide
This guide provides you with the essential information you need
to familiarise yourself with the basic operations of your Nucleus®
Freedom™ Speech Processor.
Once you understand the basic functions of your processor, the
Freedom User Manual provides more in-depth information that’s
outside the scope of this guide – particularly in the areas of advanced
user operations, maintenance and troubleshooting. Refer to the user
manual for more detailed information on the instructions provided in
this guide.
It is important that you familiarise yourself on how to clean and
maintain your processor, and follow a regular cleaning routine. This
will increase the lifetime of your processor and minimise the risk of
decreased hearing performance.
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Overview
Your processor is used together with a Cochlear™ Implant to transmit
sound to the cochlea.
Your processor consists of a Processing Unit, coil and a choice of
four wearing options that use different controllers. The four wearing
options can be worn interchangeably with the same Processing Unit.
BTE wearing option Mini BTE wearing option
The Behind The Ear (BTE) and Mini BTE Controllers allow your
processor to be worn behind the ear. The Mini BTE Controller is
slightly smaller than the BTE Controller but is functionally identical.
The operational functionality of the buttons and display
on the BTE and Mini BTE Controllers is identical. Both
controllers are also very similar in appearance and
therefore this guide displays images of the BTE for
instructions that apply to both controllers.
The Bodyworn and Babyworn™ wearing options allow your controller
to be worn on the body and attached to your processor with a
Bodyworn or Babyworn cable.
Your processor contains small parts that may be hazardous
if swallowed, or may cause choking if ingested or inhaled.
Infants and young children should wear the Bodyworn
Controller in a Cochlear provided, tamper-resistant pouch.
For details on warnings and precautions, refer to the Warnings and
Precautions leaf et included in the documentation you received with
your processor.
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1 Coil
2 Magnet
3 Processing Unit
4 Indicator Light
5 Earhook
6 Bodyworn Shoe &
Cable
7 Accessories Connection
8 Bodyworn Controller
9 Display
10 Control Buttons
11 S n u g f t™ Retention Aid
12 Babyworn Shoe & Cable
13 BTE Cont roller
14 BTE Retention Case
15 Mini BTE Controller
Bodyworn wearing option
Babyworn wearing option with Snugf t
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Understanding the symbols
on the display
These symbols display on all four controllers:
Symbol Meaning
P1, P2, P3, P4 Program 1, Program 2, Program 3, Program 4
MMicrophone
TTelecoil
MT Microphone and Telecoil on at the same time
S Sensitivity (ranges from 0 to 20)
V Volume (ranges from 0 to 9)
EA External Accessory: f ashes when accessory is f rst
turned on
Lines on left of display: processor programmed for
the left ear
Lines on right of display: processor programmed for
the right ear
H1 Flat battery
H2 Low battery
H3 Coil error
H4 Audio error
H5 Program corrupted
H6 Implant ID error (incorrect implant detected by
your processor)
In addition to the above, these symbols display on the Bodyworn
Controller:
Symbol Meaning
x External Accessory is activated
Sound level indicator sounds are being picked up by
your processor
Battery Level Indicator: battery power is full
One segment of Battery Level Indicator: battery
power is low
For information on additional symbols that can appear on your
display, see the user manual.
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Changing the batteries
Batteries should be replaced when any of the following occur:
- Low or f at battery warning tones are heard.
- Low or f at battery help message shows on the display (H1 or H2).
- Low battery warning shows on the Bodyworn Controller (only a
small segment of the battery is on the display).
- You stop hearing sound.
BTE, Mini and Babyworn™
To change the batteries:
1. Remove the battery
rack. 2. Remove the used
batteries.
3. Insert the new
batteries.
4. Replace the battery
rack. 5. Turn on your
processor.
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Bodyworn
To change the batteries:
1. Remove the battery
compartment.
2. Remove the used
batteries.
3. Insert the new
batteries.
4. Replace the battery
compartment. 5. Turn on your
processor.
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Turning your processor on
and off
BTE, Mini and Babyworn
Push and hold the Select
button for more than one
second to turn on or off.
The display shows
the current program
when turned on.
The display is empty
when turned off.
Bodyworn
Push and hold the Select
button for more than one
second to turn on or off.
The display shows
the current
program when
turned on.
The display is empty
when turned off.
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Changing Programs
Up to four sound processing programs (P1 to P4) are available for
your use, providing that your clinician has enabled them for you.
You can change programs to help you hear better in different listening
situations.
BTE, Mini and Babyworn
1. Push the Select button
brief y to change the
program.
The display shows
the selected
program.
2. Continue pushing
the Select button
until you reach the
program you want.
Bodyworn
1. Push the Select button
brief y to change the
program.
The display shows
the selected
program.
2. Continue pushing
the Select button
until you reach
the program you
want.
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Changing your perception
of loudness
You can use the microphone sensitivity and volume controls to
change the loudness levels of the sounds you hear.
Microphone sensitivity and volume settings are saved for each
program, providing that your clinician has enabled you to make
changes. If you are adjusting the sensitivity or volume settings often,
consult your clinician.
Controlling microphone sensitivity
The microphone sensitivity controls the softest level of sound picked
up by the microphone. The recommended level is 12.
To change the microphone sensitivity:
BTE, Mini and Babyworn
1. Brief y push either
the Increase or
Decrease button.
The display shows the
current sensitivity level.
2. Continue pushing
until you reach the
sensitivity level you
want.
Bodyworn
1. Brief y push either
the Increase or
Decrease button.
The display shows the
current sensitivity level.
2. Continue pushing
until you reach the
sensitivity level
you want.
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Controlling volume
The volume controls your perception of loudness.
To change the volume level:
BTE, Mini and Babyworn
1. Push either
the Increase or
Decrease button
and hold for more
than one second.
The display shows the
current volume level.
2. Continue pushing
the Increase or
Decrease button
until you reach the
volume level you
want.
Bodyworn
1. Push either the
Increase or Decrease
button and hold
for more than one
second.
The display shows the
current volume level.
2. Continue pushing
the Increase or
Decrease button
until you reach the
volume level you
want.
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Using the telecoil
The in-built telecoil allows you to receive signals from a
- Hearing aid compatible telephone
- Room f tted with an induction loop, or
- Personal induction loop, such as a neck loop or cushion loop.
The sound signal from an amplif er, TV or Hi-Fi can also be sent from
an induction loop to the telecoil. To select or disable the telecoil:
Selecting or disabling the telecoil
BTE, Mini and Babyworn
1. Push and hold
the Increase and
Decrease buttons
together for a few
seconds.
T shows on the display
when the telecoil is
selected.
T disappears from
the display when the
telecoil is disabled.
Bodyworn
1. Push and hold
the Increase and
Decrease buttons
together for a few
seconds.
T shows on the display
when the telecoil is
selected.
T disappears from
the display when the
telecoil is disabled.
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Mixing the telecoil and microphone
Your clinician can set your program to operate using the telecoil
alone, or as a mix of your in-built telecoil and processor microphone.
If your clinician sets your program as a mix of the telecoil and
microphone, this will show as MT on the display.
Mix of microphone and telecoil on
the display for the BTE, Mini BTE
and Babyworn™ wearing options.
Mix of microphone and telecoil on
the Bodyworn display.
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Maintenance checklist
Cleaning the microphone protector
Clean the microphone protector daily with a soft brush or cloth,
while it is positioned on your processor. Do not clean the underside
of the protector. Do not use chemicals.
Replacing the microphone protector
Replace the microphone protector when sound quality is degraded
or when it becomes dirty. If you are unsure if it needs to be replaced,
try using a new protector and if the sound quality improves or is
louder then dispose of the old protector. Replace the protector every
month (at the very least) to ensure optimal sound quality.
1. Pull out the coil by
holding the plug
fi r m l y .
Do not pull the cable. 3. Remove the dirty
protector using your
fi n g e r n a i l .
4. Attach the new
protector.
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Cleaning your processor
Wipe your processor gently with a cloth slightly dampened with mild
detergent. Regular cleaning prevents dirt from building up.
Storing your processor
Store your processor overnight or when you are not using it, in a dry
aid kit or drying pack such as the Dry & Store®. It is recommended
that you store your processor fully assembled.
Dry aid kit Drying pack
Cleaning the battery contacts
Use a soft brush to gently clean the battery contacts. Do not
use chemicals. Take care not to apply force that may damage the
contacts.
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Nucleus is a registered trademark of Cochlear Limited.
Cochlear, the elliptical logo, Freedom, Snugf t and Babyworn are trademarks of Cochlear Limited.
Dry & Store is a registered trademark of Ear Technology Corporation.
The statements made in this manual are believed to be true and correct in every detail as of the date of publication. However,
specif cations are subject to change without notice.
Printed in Australia
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