Cochlear Baha 5 SuperPower User manual

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Cochlear™Baha® 5
Power Sound Processor
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Welcome
Congratulations on your choice of the Cochlear™ Baha®5 Power Sound Processor.
You are now ready to use Cochlear’s highly advanced bone conduction sound
processor, featuring sophisticated signal processing and wireless technology.
This manual is full of tips and advice on how to best use and care for your Baha sound
processor. By reading this manual and then keeping it handy for future reference, you
will ensure that you get the most benefit out of your Baha sound processor.
Key to device
See figure 1
1. Visual indicator
2. Microphones
3. Battery compartment door
4. Tamper proof lock
5. Attachment point for the safety line
6. Volume rocker
7. Program button, Wireless audio
streaming button
8. Plastic snap connector
Note on figures: The figures included
on the cover correspond to information
specific to this model of sound processor.
Please reference the appropriate figure
when reading. The images shown are not
to scale.
Introduction
To ensure optimal performance, your
hearing care professional will fit the sound
processor to suit your needs. Be sure to
discuss any questions or concerns that
you may have regarding your hearing or
use of this system with your hearing care
professional.
Warranty
The warranty does not cover defects or
damage arising from, associated with,
or related to the use of this product with
any non-Cochlear processing unit and/
or any non-Cochlear implant. See the
“Cochlear Baha Global Limited Warranty
card” for more details.
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Contacting Customer Service
We strive to provide you with the best
possible products and services. Your views
and experiences with our products and
services are important to us. If you have
any comments you would like to share,
please contact us.
Customer Service – Cochlear Americas
10350 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
CO 80124, USA
Toll free (North America) 1800 523 5798
Tel: [phone],
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Customer Service – Cochlear Europe
6 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business
Park, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2HJ, United
Kingdom
Tel: [phone],
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Customer Service – Cochlear Asia Pacific
1 University Avenue, Macquarie University,
NSW 2109, Australia
Toll free (Australia) 1800 620 929
Toll free (New Zealand) 0800 444 819
Tel: [phone],
Fax: [phone] or
Toll free Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
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Key to symbols
The following symbols will be used
throughout this document. Please refer to
the list below for explanations:
“Caution” or “Caution,
consult accompanying
documents”
ACMA symbol (Australian
Communications and Media
Authority) compliant
Audible signal Temperature limitation
2797
CE mark and Notified Body
number Interference risk
Manufacturer Date of manufacture
Batch Code By prescription
MD
Medical device Bluetooth®
Catalogue number
Refer to instructions/
booklet.
Note: Symbol is blue.
Serial Number Recyclable material
Unique device identifier
Made for iPod, iPhone, iPad
Keep dry Waste of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment
Radio compliance
certification for Korea
Radio compliance
certification for Brasil
Radio compliance
certification for Japan
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On/off
See figure 2
1. To turn on your sound processor close
the battery door completely.
2. To turn off your sound processor
gently open the battery door until you
feel the first “click”.
When your sound processor is turned off
and then back on again, it will return to
Program 1 and default volume level.
Status indicator
See figure 3
Visual indicators and beeps will alert you
of changes to your sound processor.
For a complete overview see the Visual
indicators and beeps chart at the end of
the section.
Change program/streaming
See figure 4
Your sound processor can be fitted with
up to four programs suitable for different
listening environments. The program
button lets you choose from these pre-set
programs and enable/disable wireless
streaming.
• To change program press the program
button located on the top of your
sound processor.
• To activate audio wireless streaming
press and hold the program button.
Press the program button again to
end wireless streaming and return to
the previous program.
If you are a bilateral user, program
changes you make to one device will
automatically apply to the second device.
This function can be enabled or disabled
by your hearing care professional.
NOTE:
You can also change program and
adjust the volume using the optional
Cochlear Baha Remote Control or
Cochlear Wireless Phone Clip or
directly from iPhone, iPad or iPod
touch (see MFi for more information).
Adjust volume
See figure 5
You can adjust the volume level of your
sound processor using the volume
rocker located on the side of the sound
processor.
• To increase the volume, press the top
of the volume rocker.
• To decrease the volume, press the
bottom of the volume rocker.
Keylock
You can use the Keylock function to
prevent inadvertent changes to your
sound processor settings (such as
program choice or volume level). This
function can be enabled or disabled by
your hearing care professional and is
an important feature when the sound
processor is being used by a child.
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Wireless Accessories
Your sound processor is compatible with
a range of Cochlear Wireless Accessories
that can enhance your listening
experience. Ask your hearing care
professional to learn more about your
options or visit www.cochlear.com.
Flight mode
See figure 6
Wireless functionality must be deactivated
when boarding a flight.
1. To turn on Flight mode first turn off
the sound processor by opening the
battery door.
2. Press and hold the program button
and at the same time, close the
battery door.
To turn off Flight mode simply turn the
sound processor off and back on again.
Made for iPhone (MFi)
Your sound processor is a Made for
iPhone (MFi) hearing device. This allows
you to control your sound processor
and stream audio directly from iPhone,
iPad or iPod touch. For full compatibility
details and more information visit
www.cochlear.com.
1. To pair your sound processor turn
on Bluetooth on your iPhone, iPad or
iPod touch.
2. Turn off your sound processor and go
to Settings > General > Accessibility on
your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
3. Turn on your sound processor and
select Hearing Aids in the Accessibility
menu.
4. When displayed, tap on the sound
processor name under “Devices” and
press Pair when prompted.
Talk on the phone
See figure 7
For best results, use a Cochlear Wireless
Phone Clip or stream the conversation
directly from your iPhone. When using
a normal handheld phone, place the
receiver near the microphone inlet of your
sound processor instead of near your
ear. Ensure the receiver does not touch
the sound processor as this may result in
feedback.
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Replace the battery
See figure 8
The visual indicators and beeps will alert
you when there is approximately one hour
of battery power remaining. At this time
you may experience lower amplification.
If the battery runs down completely the
sound processor will stop working.
Use one of the batteries (zinc-air, non-
rechargeable) included in the sound
processor kit as a replacement. The
batteries included in the kit reflect
Cochlear’s latest recommendations.
Contact your hearing care professional for
additional batteries.
1. To replace the battery hold the sound
processor with the front facing up.
2. Gently open the battery door until it is
completely open.
3. Remove the old battery and dispose of
it according to local regulations.
4. Remove the new battery from the
packet and peel away the sticker on
the + side.
5. Insert the battery into the battery
compartment with the + side facing
up.
6. Gently close the battery door.
Tips
• To maximise battery life, switch off the
sound processor when it is not in use.
• Battery life decreases as soon as the
battery is exposed to air (when the
plastic strip is removed) so be sure to
only remove the plastic strip directly
prior to use.
• Battery life depends on daily use,
volume levels, wireless streaming,
sound environment, program setting,
and battery strength.
• If a battery leaks, replace it
immediately.
Lock and unlock the battery door
See figure 9
You can lock the battery door to prevent it
from opening accidentally (tamper-proof).
This is particularly useful to prevent
children, and other recipients in need of
supervision, from accidentally accessing
the battery.
1. To lock the battery door, close the
battery door completely and place the
Locking tool into the battery door slot.
Slide the locking pin up into place.
2. To unlock the battery door, place the
Locking tool into the battery door slot.
Slide the locking pin down into place.
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WARNING:
Batteries can be harmful if swallowed,
put in the nose or in the ear. Be sure
to keep your batteries out of reach
of small children and other recipients
in need of supervision. Before use,
verify that the battery door is properly
locked. In the event a battery is
accidentally swallowed, or stuck in the
nose or in the ear, seek immediate
medical attention at the nearest
emergency centre.
Attach the Safety line
See figure 10
To use the Safety line, simply attach it to
the sound processor and clip it on to your
shirt or jacket.
Cochlear recommends connecting the
Safety line when engaging in physical
activities. Children should use the Safety
line at all times.
General care
Your sound processor is a delicate
electronic device. Follow these guidelines
to keep it in proper working order:
• Turn off and store the sound
processor free from dust and dirt.
• Remove the battery when storing the
sound processor for long periods.
• Avoid exposing your sound processor
to extreme temperatures.
• Remove your sound processor before
applying hair conditioners, mosquito
repellent or similar products.
• Secure your sound processor with a
Safety line during physical activities. If
the physical activity involves contact,
Cochlear recommends removing your
sound processor.
• Your sound processor is not
waterproof. Do not use it when
swimming and avoid exposing it to
heavy rain
• For cleaning your sound processor
and snap coupling use the
Baha sound processor Cleaning kit.
If the sound processor becomes very
wet
1. Immediately open the battery door
and remove the battery.
2. Put your sound processor in a
container with drying capsules such
as a Dri-Aid Kit. Leave it to dry out
overnight. Drying kits are available
from most hearing care professionals.
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Feedback (whistling) problems
See figure 11
• Check to ensure that your sound
processor is not in contact with items
such as glasses or a hat or in contact
with your head or ear.
• Check that the battery compartment
is closed.
• Check that there is no external
damage to the sound processor.
Contact you hearing care professional if
problems persist.
Share the experience
See figure 12
Family members and friends can “share
the experience” of bone conduction
hearing using the test rod.
1. Turn on your sound processor and
attach it on the test rod by tilting it
into place.
2. Hold the test rod against the skull
bone behind an ear. Plug both ears
and listen.
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General
Light What it means
Steady light for 10 seconds
Start up.
4 x dual flashes
Start up in Flight Mode.
1-4 flashes
Change program. Number of flashes
indicates the number of the current
program.
1 quick flash
Volume level increased/decreased by one
step.
1 long flash
Volume limit reached.
Rapid flashes for 2.5 seconds
Low battery warning.
Visual indicators
Your hearing care professional can set up
your processor to show the following light
indications. All light flashes are orange.
Wireless
Light What it means
1 long flash followed by 1 short flash
Wireless streaming activated.
1 long flash followed by 1 short flash
Change from one wireless accessory to
another.
1-4 flashes
End wireless streaming due to low battery
voltage and return to program. Number of
short flashes indicates the number of the
current program.
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Beeps
Your hearing care professional can set up your processor so you can hear the following
beeps. The beeps are only audible to the recipient.
General
Beeps What it means
10 beeps
Start up.
10 x dual beeps
Start up in Flight Mode.
1-4 beeps
Change program. Number
of beeps indicates the
number of the current
program.
1 beep
Volume level increased/
decreased by one step.
1 long beep
Volume limit reached.
4 beeps 2 times
Low battery warning.
Wireless
Beeps What it means
Ripple tone in upward melody
Wireless Accessory pairing
confirmation.
Ripple tone upward melody
Wireless streaming
activated.
2 × ripple tone downward melody
End wireless streaming due
to low battery voltage and
return to program.
6 beeps followed by ripple tone upward melody
(about 20 seconds after pairing)
MFi pairing confirmation.
Ripple tone upward melody
Change from one wireless
accessory to another
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General advice
A sound processor will not restore normal
hearing and will not prevent or improve
a hearing impairment resulting from
organic conditions.
• Infrequent use of a sound processor
may not enable a user to attain full
benefit from it.
• The use of a sound processor is only
part of hearing rehabilitation and may
need to be supplemented by auditory
and lip reading training.
Serious incidents
Serious incidents are rare, any serious
incident in relation to your device
should be reported to your Cochlear
representative and to the medical device
authority in your country, if available.
Warnings
• Contains small parts that may present
a choking or suffocation hazard.
• Adult supervision is recommended
when the user is a child.
• The sound processor and other
external accessories should never
be brought into a room with an MRI
machine, as damage to the sound
processor or the MRI equipment could
occur.
• The sound processor must be
removed before entering a room
where an MRI scanner is located.
Advice
• The sound processor is a digital,
electrical, medical instrument
designed for specific use. As such, due
care and attention must be exercised
by the user at all times.
• The sound processor is not
waterproof!
• Never wear it in heavy rain, in the bath
or shower!
• Do not expose the sound processor
to extreme temperatures. It is
designed to operate within the
temperature ranges +5 °C (+41 °F)
to +40 °C (+104 °F).
In particular, battery
performance
deteriorates in
temperatures under
+5 °C.
• The processor should not
be subjected, at any time, to
temperatures below -10 °C (+14 °F) or
above +55 °C (+131 °F).
• The sound processor should be stored
at temperature ranges +15 °C (+59 °F)
to +30 °C (+86 °F).
• This product is not suitable for
use in flammable and/or explosive
environments.
• If you are to undergo an MRI
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
procedure, refer to the MRI Reference
Card included in the document pack.
• Portable and mobile RF (radio
frequency) communications
equipment can affect the performance
of your sound processor.
-20 °C
(-4 °F)
+50 °C
(+122 °F)
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• The sound processor is suitable for
use in electromagnetic environments
with power frequency magnetic fields
of typical commercial or hospital
levels.
• Interference may occur in the vicinity
of equipment with the
symbol to the right.
• Dispose of batteries and
electronic items in accordance with
your local regulations.
• Discard your device as electronic
waste according to local regulations.
• When the wireless function is
activated, the sound processor
uses low-powered digitally
coded transmissions in order to
communicate with other wireless
devices. Although unlikely, nearby
electronic devices may be affected. In
that case, move the sound processor
away from the affected electronic
device.
• When using wireless functionality
and the sound processor is affected
by electromagnetic interference,
move away from the cause of this
interference.
• Be sure to deactivate wireless
functionality when boarding flights.
• Turn off your wireless functionality by
using the flight mode in areas where
radio frequency emission is prohibited.
• Cochlear Baha wireless devices include
an RF transmitter that operates in the
range of 2.4 GHz–2.48 GHz.
• For wireless functionality, only use
Cochlear Wireless accessories. For
further guidance regarding e.g.
pairing, please refer to the user guide
of the relevant Cochlear Wireless
accessory.
• No modification of this equipment is
allowed.
• Portable RF communications
equipment (including peripherals
such as antenna cables and external
antennas) should be used no closer
than 30 cm (12 in.) to any part of
your Baha 5 Power, including cables
specified by the manufacturer.
Otherwise, degradation of the
performance of this equipment could
result.
• Use of accessories, transducers and
cables other than those specified or
provided by Cochlear could result in
increased electromagnetic emissions
or decreased electromagnetic
immunity of this equipment and result
in improper operation.
Sound processor type
designations for models included
in this User Manual are:
FCC ID: QZ3BAHA5POWER IC:
8039C-BAHA5POWER, IC model:
Baha®5 Power.
Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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NOTE:
This device has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If the device
does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning
the device off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the device and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet
on a circuit different from the one
in which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
• Changes or modifications can void
the user´s authority to operate the
device.
Intended use
The Cochlear Baha System uses bone
conduction to transmit sounds to the
cochlea (inner ear) with the purpose of
enhancing hearing. The Baha 5 Power
Sound Processor is intended to be used
as part of the Cochlear Baha System to
pick up surrounding sound and transfer
it to the skull bone via a Baha Implant,
Baha Softband or Baha SoundArc and can
be used unilaterally or bilaterally.
Indications
The Baha System is indicated for
patients with conductive hearing loss,
mixed hearing loss and single-sided
sensorineural deafness (SSD). The
Baha 5 Power Sound Processor is
indicated for patients with up to 55 dB
SNHL.
Clinical benefit
Most recipients of a bone conduction
hearing solution will experience improved
hearing performance and quality of life
compared to unaided listening.
The fitting is to be done either at a
hospital, by an audiologist, or in some
countries, by a hearing care professional.
List of countries:
Not all products are available in all
markets. Product availability is subject
to regulatory approval in the respective
markets.
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The products are in compliance with the
following regulatory requirements:
• In EU: the device conforms to the
Essential Requirements according to
Annex I of Council Directive 93/42/EEC
for medical devices (MDD) and
essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive
2014/53/EU (RED).
• Other identified applicable
international regulatory requirements
in countries outside the EU and
US. Please refer to local country
requirements for these areas.
• In Canada the Sound Processor
is certified under the following
certification number:
IC: 8039C-BAHA5POWER
and model no.:
IC model: Baha®5 Power.
• This device complies with Industry
Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).
• This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet
appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
• Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device. L’exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de
l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
Equipment includes RF transmitter.
NOTE:
The sound processor is suited for use
in a home healthcare environment.
The home healthcare environment
includes locations such as homes,
schools, churches, restaurants,
hotels, cars, and airplanes, where
equipment and systems are less likely
to be administered by healthcare
professionals.
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5. 

6. 
7. 

8. 

Забележка относно фигурите:






Въведение



















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







Customer Service – Cochlear Americas
10350 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
CO 80124, USA
Toll free (North America) 1800 523 5798
Tel: [phone],
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Customer Service – Cochlear Europe
6 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business
Park, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2HJ, United
Kingdom
Tel: [phone],
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Customer Service – Cochlear Asia Pacific
1 University Avenue, Macquarie University,
NSW 2109, Australia
Toll free (Australia) 1800 620 929
Toll free (New Zealand) 0800 444 819
Tel: [phone],
Fax: [phone] or
Toll free Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
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 
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

2. 








Вижте фигура 3







Вижте фигура 4








• 



• 













 










Вижте фигура 5





• 


• 














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