Cochlear Baha 6 Max User manual

Cochlear™Baha® 6 Max
Sound Processor
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Warnings
WARNING: People
younger than 18 should go to
a doctor before using this.
People younger than 18 years old need
specialized care, and using this without a
medical evaluation may worsen impairment
or disability. A hearing aid user who is
younger than 18 should have a recent
medical evaluation from a doctor, preferably
an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT). Before
using this, a doctor should determine that
the use of a hearing aid is appropriate.
WARNING to Hearing
Aid Dispensers:
You should advise a prospective hearing
aid user to consult promptly with a doctor,
preferably an ear specialist such as an
ENT, before dispensing a hearing aid if
you determine through inquiry, actual
observation, or review of any other available
information concerning the prospective
user, that the prospective user has any of
the following conditions:
• Visible deformity of the ear, either
congenital or traumatic
• Fluid, pus, or blood coming out of the ear
within the previous 6 months
• Pain or discomfort in the ear
• History of excessive ear wax or suspicion
that something is in the ear canal
• Dizziness, either recent or long-standing
• Sudden, quickly worsening, or fluctuating
hearing loss within the previous 6 months
• Hearing loss or ringing (tinnitus) only
in one ear or a noticeable difference in
hearing between ears
• Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or
greater than 15 dB at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz,
and 2000 Hz
WARNING to Hearing Aid
Dispenser, Outputs over 132 dB SPL:
You should exercise special care in selecting
and fitting a hearing aid with a maximum
output that exceeds 132 dB SPL because
it may impair the remaining hearing of the
hearing aid user.
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 tamper-resistant
battery door is properly closed. In the event
a battery is accidentally swallowed, or stuck
in the nose or ear, seek immediate medical
attention at the nearest emergency center.
WARNING
The sound processor and removable parts
of the system (batteries, battery door, safety
line) can be lost or may be a choking or
strangulation hazard. Keep out of reach of
small children and other recipients in need
of supervision.

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WARNING
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 sound processor, including
cables specified by the manufacturer.
Otherwise, degradation of the performance
of this equipment could result.
WARNING
Use of accessories, transducers and cables
other than those specified or provided by
Cochlear could result in electromagnetic
emissions or decreased electromagnetic
immunity of this equipment and result in
improper operation.
WARNING
Do not use damaged product.
Cautions
Caution: This is not
hearing protection.
You should remove this device if you
experience overly loud sounds, whether
short or long-lasting. If you’re in a loud
place, you should use the right kind of
hearing protection instead of wearing this
device. In general, if you would use ear
plugs in a loud place, you should remove
this device and use ear plugs.
Caution: The sound output should
not be uncomfortable or painful.
You should turn down the volume or
remove the device if the sound output
is uncomfortably loud or painful. If you
consistently need to turn the volume down,
you may need to further adjust your device.
Caution: You might need
medical help if a piece
gets stuck in your ear.
If any part of your hearing aid, like the
eartip, gets stuck in your ear, and you
can’t easily remove it with your fingers,
get medical help as soon as you can. You
should not try to use tweezers or cotton
swabs because they can push the part
farther into your ear, injuring your eardrum
or ear canal, possibly seriously.

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Notes
Note: What you might
expect when you start
using a hearing aid.
A hearing aid can benefit many people with
hearing loss. However, you should know it
will not restore normal hearing, and you
may still have some difficulty hearing over
noise. Further, a hearing aid will not prevent
or improve a medical condition that causes
hearing loss.
People who start using hearing aids
sometimes need a few weeks to get used
to them. Similarly, many people find that
training or counseling can help them get
more out of their devices.
If you have hearing loss in both ears, you
might get more out of using hearing aids
in both, especially in situations that make
you tired from listening – for example, noisy
environments.
Note: Tell FDA about
injuries, malfunctions, or
other adverse events.
To report a problem involving your hearing
aid, you should submit information to FDA
as soon as possible after the problem. FDA
calls them “adverse events”, and they might
include: skin irritation in your ear, injury
from the device (like cuts or scratches, or
burns from an overheated battery), pieces
of the device getting stuck in your ear,
suddenly worsening hearing loss from
using the device, etc.
Instructions for reporting are available at
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch, or
call 1-800-FDA-1088. You can also download
a form to email to FDA.
Note: Hearing loss in
people younger than 18.
• People younger than 18 should see a
doctor first, preferably an ear-nose-throat
doctor (an ENT), because they may have
different needs than adults.
• The doctor will identify and treat medical
conditions as appropriate.
• The doctor may refer the person to an
audiologist for a separate test, a hearing
aid evaluation.
• The hearing aid evaluation will help the
audiologist select and fit the appropriate
hearing aid.
A person who is younger than 18 years old
with hearing loss should have a medical
evaluation by a doctor, preferably an ENT,
before buying a hearing aid. The purpose of
a medical evaluation is to identify and treat
medical conditions that may affect hearing
but that a hearing aid won’t treat on its own.
Following the medical evaluation and
if appropriate, the doctor will provide a
written statement that the hearing loss has
been medically evaluated and the person
is a candidate for a hearing aid. The doctor
may refer the person to an audiologist for
a hearing aid evaluation, which is different
from the medical evaluation and is intended
to identify the appropriate hearing aid.

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The audiologist will conduct a hearing aid
evaluation to assess the person’s ability to
hear with and without a hearing aid. This
will enable the audiologist to select and fit
a hearing aid for the person’s individual
needs. An audiologist can also provide
evaluation and rehabilitation since, for
people younger than 18, hearing loss may
cause problems in language development
and educational and social growth. An
audiologist is qualified by training and
experience to assist in the evaluation and
rehabilitation of hearing loss in people
younger than 18.

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Contents
Warnings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Cautions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Notes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
1� Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Clinical benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2� Use � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
2.1 Turn on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2 Sound processor indicators. . . . . . . 10
2.3 Change programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Adjust volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5 Share the experience . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3� Power � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
3.1 Battery type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Low battery indication. . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Change the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Tamper-resistant battery door . . . . 12
4� Wear � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13
4.1 Safety line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Flight mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 For users with two sound
processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 Wireless devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.5 Baha Smart App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.6 Made for iPhone (MFi) . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.7 Android streaming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5� Audio and visual indicators � � � � � � 15
5.1 General audio and visual signals. . . 15
5.2 Wireless audio and visual signals . . 16
5.3 Paediatric mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6� Care� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17
6.1 Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 IP classification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7� Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18
7.1 Processor will not turn on . . . . . . . . 18
7.2 Sound is too quiet or muffled . . . . . 18
7.3 Sound is too loud or
uncomfortable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.4 You experience feedback
(whistling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8� Other information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19
8.1 Sound processor and parts . . . . . . .19
8.2 Serious incidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.3 Performance characteristics . . . . . . 20
8.4 Environmental conditions. . . . . . . . .23
8.5 Environmental protection. . . . . . . . . 23
8.6 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.7 Electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9� Regulatory information� � � � � � � � � � 24
9.1 Equipment classification and
compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9.2 Certification and applied
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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10� Information� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25
10.1 Service and repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10.2 Clinical and non-clinical
performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
11� Key to symbols � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of the Cochlear™ Baha®6 Max Sound Processor.
This manual is full of tips and advice on how to best use and care for your Baha
sound processor. 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.
1.1 Overview
NOTE
Additional illustrations, figures 1-9, can be found on the inside
of the cover of this user manual.
1.2 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 6 Max
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.
1.3 Indications
The Cochlear Baha System is indicated
for patients with conductive hearing loss,
mixed hearing loss and SSD (single-sided
sensorineural deafness). The Baha 6 Max
Sound Processor is indicated for patients
with up to 55 dB SNHL (sensorineural
hearing loss).
1.4 Clinical benefit
Most recipients of a bone conduction
hearing solution will experience improved
hearing performance and quality of life
compared to unaided listening.
1.5 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.
Battery door
Snap coupling
Indicator light
Control button
Microphone ports
Attachment hole
for safety line

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2. Use
2.1 Turn on and off
See figure 1
The battery door is used to turn the sound
processor on and off.
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 back on again, it will return to Program
1 and default volume level. If enabled, audio
and/or visual signals will let you know that
the device is starting up. See chapter 5,
“Audio and visual indicators”.
2.2 Sound processor indicators
See figure 2
Audio signals and the visual indicator
will alert you of changes to your sound
processor. For a complete overview see
chapter 5, “Audio and visual indicators”.
2.3 Change programs
See figure 3
You can choose between programs to
change the way your sound processor deals
with sound. You and your hearing care
professional will have selected up to four
pre-set programs for your sound processor.
Program 1 __________________________________
Program 2 __________________________________
Program 3 __________________________________
Program 4 __________________________________
These programs are suitable for different
listening situations. Ask your hearing care
professional to fill in your specific programs
on the lines in the previous page.
1. To change the program, press and
release the control button located on
the top of your sound processor once.
2. If enabled, audio and visual signals will
let you know which program you have
changed to. See chapter 5, “Audio and
visual indicators”.
3. To change to any of the other programs
pre-set by your clinician, repeat above
steps until you get confirmation that
you are in the desired program.
NOTE
If you are a bilateral recipient,
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.

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2.4 Adjust volume
Your hearing care professional has set the
volume level for your sound processor.
NOTE
You can change the program
and adjust the volume using the
optional Cochlear Baha Remote
Control, Cochlear Wireless Phone
Clip, Baha Smart App or from your
compatible smart phone or smart
device. See section 4.4, “Wireless devices”.
2.5 Share the experience
See figure 4
Family members and friends can “share the
experience” of bone conduction hearing
using the Cochlear test rod, provided with
the sound processor.
1. Turn on your sound processor and
attach it on the test rod by tilting it into
place. You will feel the snap coupling
“click” into the notch on the test rod.
2. Hold the test rod against the skull
bone behind an ear. (Ensure you are
holding the test rod, and not the sound
processor). Plug both ears and listen.
3. Power
3.1 Battery type
The Baha 6 Max Sound Processor uses a
312 size type hearing aid battery (1.45 Volt
zinc air, non-rechargeable). Batteries
should be replaced as needed, just as you
would with many other electronic devices.
Battery life will vary with e.g. daily use,
volume levels, wireless streaming, sound
environment, program setting, and battery
strength. The average battery lifetime is
typically 69-136 hours.
3.2 Low battery indication
If activated, the visual and audio signals
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.

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3.3 Change the battery
See figure 5
1. To replace the battery, remove your
sound processor from the head and
hold the sound processor with the front
facing down.
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.
NOTE
• 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.
• If a battery leaks, replace it immediately.
3.4 Tamper-resistant battery door
See figure 6
To prevent the accidental opening of the
battery door, an optional tamper-resistant
battery door is available. This is particularly
useful to prevent children, and other
recipients in need of supervision, from
accidentally accessing the battery. Contact
your hearing care professional for a tamper-
resistant battery door.
To use the tamper-resistant
battery door:
1. To unlock and turn off the device,
carefully insert the tamper resistant
tool or the tip of a pen in the small hole
on the battery door and gently open
the door.
2. To lock and turn on the device, gently
close the battery door until it is
completely closed.

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4. Wear
4.1 Safety line
See figure 7
The safety line is designed to reduce the
risk of dropping or losing your processor.
You can attach a safety line that clips onto
your clothing:
1. Pinch the loop on the end of the safety
line between your finger and thumb.
2. Pass the loop through the attachment
hole in the sound processor from front
to back.
3. Pass the clip through the loop and pull
the line tight. Attach the clip to your
clothing.
NOTE
Cochlear recommends connecting the
safety line when engaging in physical
activities. Children should use the safety
line at all times.
4.2 Flight mode
See figure 8
Activate flight mode in situations when you
need to deactivate radio signals (wireless
functionality), such as when boarding a
flight or other areas where radio frequency
emission is prohibited.
To activate flight mode:
1. Open and close the battery door on
your sound processor three times
(open-close, open-close, open-close)
within a 10-second period.
2. If enabled, audio and visual signals will
confirm that flight mode is activated.
See chapter 5, “Audio and visual
indicators”.
Follow these steps to
deactivate flight mode:
1. Make sure your sound processor has
been running for at least 15 seconds
before you attempt to turn off flight
mode.
2. To turn off flight mode, open and close
the battery door once on your sound
processor.
3. Let the sound processor run for
another 15 seconds or more before
turning it off to be certain that flight
mode is deactivated.
4.3 For users with two
sound processors
To make identification easier, ask your
hearing care professional to mark your
left and right sound processor with the
coloured stickers provided (red for right,
blue for left).
4.4 Wireless devices
You can use Cochlear True Wireless™
devices to enhance your listening
experience. To learn more about the
options available, ask your hearing care
professional or visit www.cochlear.com.

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To pair your sound processor
to a wireless device:
1. Press the pairing button on your
wireless device.
2. Turn off your sound processor by
opening the battery door.
3. Turn on your sound processor by
closing the battery door.
4. You will hear an audio signal in your
sound processor as a confirmation of a
successful pairing.
To activate wireless audio streaming:
The following instructions are applicable for
the Cochlear Wireless Mini Microphone 2/2+
and Cochlear Wireless TV Streamer.
Press and hold the control button on your
sound processor until you hear an audio
signal. See chapter 5, “Audio and visual
indicators”.
If your sound processor is paired with
more than one wireless device, you can
toggle between the devices in the different
channels by pressing the control button
(long press) on your sound processor once,
twice or three times, until you have selected
the accessory you want.
To end wireless audio streaming:
Press and release (short press) the control
button on your sound processor. The sound
processor will return to the previously used
program.
NOTE
For additional guidance regarding e.g.
pairing, please refer to the user guide
of the relevant Cochlear wireless device.
4.5 Baha Smart App
You can use the Cochlear Baha Smart
App to control your Baha 6 Max Sound
Processor via a compatible Bluetooth
enabled smartphone. To use the
Baha Smart App, please download it from
App Store or Google Play and follow the
on-screen instructions. For full compatibility
details and more information, visit
www.cochlear.com/compatibility.
4.6 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 your
Apple®devices. For full compatibility
details and more information, visit
www.cochlear.com/compatibility.
4.7 Android streaming
Your sound processor is compatible with
the ASHA (Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid)
protocol. This allows you to use the direct
audio streaming functions of compatible
Android devices. For full compatibility
details and more information, visit
www.cochlear.com/compatibility.

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5. Audio and visual indicators
Your hearing care professional can set up your sound processor to show the
following audio and visual signals.
5.1 General audio and visual signals
Status/action Audio signal Visual signal Comment
Start up
5 beeps 4 seconds steady
light
Your hearing care
professional can set up the
audio signal to be 1, 5 or
10 beeps.
Start up in
flight mode
10x dual beeps
4 x dual flashes
Change program
1-4 beeps 1-4 flashes
The number of flashes and
beeps indicates the number
of the current program.
Volume up/down
1 beep 1 short flash
Maximum/
minimum volume 1 long beep 1 long flash
Low battery
indication
2 x 4 beeps
Repeated series
of rapid flashes

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5.2 Wireless audio and visual signals
Status/action Audio signal Visual signal Comment
Wireless streaming
activated or change
from one wireless
device to another
Ripple tone upward
melody
1 long flash
followed by
1 short flash
Confirmation wireless
device paring
Ripple tone in
upward melody
N/A
5.3 Paediatric mode
This optional continuous mode is primarily intended for parents and carers who want to
receive a visual feedback from their child’s sound processor. It can be activated by your
hearing care professional. As the child gets older the mode can also be switched off by your
hearing care professional.
Status/action Visual signal Comment
Low battery indication
Repeated series of rapid flashes
Continuously repeated
or repeated with small
pauses.
Flight mode
4 x dual flashes
Program 1-4
1-4 flashes depending on the chosen
program
Streaming active
1 long flash followed by 1 short flash

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6. Care
6.1 Care and maintenance
Your sound processor is a delicate
electronic device. Follow these guidelines to
keep it in proper working order:
• For cleaning your sound processor
and snap coupling, remove the sound
processor from your head and use the
Baha sound processor cleaning kit and
accompanying instructions. The kit
is provided by Cochlear in the sound
processor box.
• After exercise, wipe your processor with a
soft cloth to remove sweat or dirt.
• If the sound processor gets wet or is
exposed to a very humid environment,
dry it with a soft cloth, remove the battery
and let the processor dry out before
inserting a new one.
• Remove your sound processor before
applying any hair conditioners, mosquito
repellent or similar products.
• Turn off and store the sound processor
away from dust and dirt.
• A storage case is provided by Cochlear in
the sound processor box.
• Avoid exposing your sound processor to
extreme temperatures.
• For long-term storage, remove the
battery.
CAUTION
Do not use other cleaning methods
than recommended by Cochlear.
6.2 IP classification
The electronics compartment in your
sound processor is protected against
damage by dust and by immersion in water.
Without the battery, the sound processor
was tested for immersion in water for 35
minutes at 1.1 meters depth and achieved
an IP68 rating. This means that if you, for
example, accidentally drop your sound
processor in water, the electronics in the
device are protected against malfunction
due to water ingress. However, your sound
processor has a battery that requires air
to operate and malfunctions if wet. The
sound processor with battery achieves an
IP42 rating. This means there is a possibility
that if you, for example, are out in rain or
in other humid environments, water can
block air supply to the battery causing a
temporary malfunction. To avoid temporary
malfunction, avoid exposing the sound
processor to water and always remove it
before swimming or bathing.
If your sound processor becomes
wet and malfunctions:
1. Remove your sound processor from the
head.
2. Open the battery door and remove the
battery.
3. Put your sound processor in a container
with drying capsules such as a Dri-Aid
Kit, etc. Let your sound processor dry
out before inserting a new battery.
Drying kits are available from most
hearing care professionals.

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7. Troubleshooting
Contact your hearing care professional if you have any concerns regarding the
operation or safety of your sound processor, or if the solutions below do not
resolve your issue.
7.1 Processor will not turn on
1. Try turning the sound processor on
again. See section 2.1, “Turn on and off”.
2. Replace the battery. See section 3.3,
“Change the battery”.
3. The battery requires air to operate.
Ensure that the battery air inlet and/or
the battery air holes are not covered.
4. Try a different program. See section 2.3,
“Change programs”.
7.2 Sound is too quiet or muffled
1. Try turning up the volume using
a compatible smartphone or a
Cochlear wireless device.
2. Check that the sound processor is not
wet. If it is wet, let the sound processor
dry before use. See section 6.1, “Care
and maintenance”.
7.3 Sound is too loud
or uncomfortable
1. Try turning down the volume of your
sound processor. See section 2.4, “Adjust
volume”.
7.4 You experience
feedback (whistling)
1. Check to ensure that the sound
processor is not in contact with items
such as glasses or a hat, or in contact
with your head or ear. See figure 9.
2. Try turning down the volume of your
sound processor. See section 2.4, “Adjust
volume”.
3. Check that there is no external damage
to the sound processor.
4. Check that there is no dirt in the
connection to your sound processor.

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8. Other information
8.1 Sound processor and parts
• 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.
• 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 recipient 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.
• The sound processor is a digital,
electrical, medical instrument designed
for specific use. As such, due care and
attention must be exercised by the
recipient at all times.
A discharge of static electricity can damage
the electrical components of the sound
processor or corrupt the program in the
sound processor. If static electricity is
present (e.g. when putting on or removing
clothes over the head or getting out of
a vehicle), you should touch something
conductive (e.g. a metal door handle) before
your sound processor contacts any object
or person. Prior to engaging in activities
that create extreme electrostatic discharge,
such as playing on plastic slides, the sound
processor should be removed.
• If disruptions keep occurring, please
contact your clinician to resolve the issue.
• For wireless functionality, only use
Cochlear Wireless devices or compatible
smart devices.
• No modification of this equipment is
allowed.
• Adult supervision is recommended when
the recipient is a child.
• Avoid exposing your sound processor to
X-ray radiation.
8.2 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.

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8.3 Performance characteristics
General
Processing delay <6 ms
Measurements according to IEC60118-9 2019 2nd Ed�
(conforms to ANSI S3�22-2014 (R2020))
Output Vibratory Force Level (re. 1μN)
(90 dB SPL input, FOG)
Max 121 dB
HFA 113 dB
ASML frequency response curve Max 48 dB
HFA 42 dB
RATMSL1 level (re.1 μN/ 20 μPa)
(60 dB SPL input, RTS)1
HFA 35 dB
Frequency range1200-9850 Hz
Equivalent input noise124 dB SPL
Battery current1
(65 dB Input SPL (rel. 20μPa) at 1kHz)
1.8 mA
Total Harmonic Distortion1
70 dB SPL at 500 Hz < 3%
70 dB SPL at 800 Hz < 0.3%
65 dB at 1600 Hz < 0.3%
65 dB at 3200 Hz < 0.3%
Measurements according to IEC60118-0 2022 4th Ed�
(conforms to ANSI S3�22-2014 (R2020))
AGC characteristics1 2 Attack time 12 ms
Release time 70 ms
1Performed with reference test setting
of the gain control (RTS) according to
IEC60118-9:2019 2nd Ed. The RTS is set
to full-on-gain minus 7 dB and expansion
active.
2Measured at 2 kHz with maximum
compression ratio.
AMSL = Full-on acousto-mechanical
sensitivity level re. 1 μN/20 μPa
FOG = Full On Gain
RTS = Reference Test Setting
HFA = High Frequency Average
SPL = Sound Pressure Level re. 20 μPa
RTAMSL = Reference test acousto-mechanical
sensitivity level re. 1 μN/20 μPa