Cochlear Kanso CP950 User manual

Kanso™SoundProcessor
User Guide
CP950

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This guide is intended for Cochlear implant recipients and
their carers using the Cochlear™Kanso™Sound Processor
(model number: CP950).
The processor works with your implant to transfer sound
to your ear. It is a self-contained unit that contains the
processing unit, microphones, magnet and batteries.
You can control your processor by pressing the button, as
shown in this guide.
You can also use a Cochlear Nucleus®CR210 Remote
Control or Cochlear Nucleus CR230 Remote Assistant.
They also provide extra troubleshooting functions. For
more information, please see your remote’s user guide.
NOTES
• Refer to the Cautions and Warnings sections for safety
advice relating to the use of the Kanso Sound Processor,
batteries and components.
• Please also refer to your Important Information document for
essential advice that applies to Cochlear implant systems.
Symbols used in this guide
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.

KANSO™SOUND PROCESSOR USER GUIDE 1
Microphone
ports
Indicator light
ABOUT
Kanso
Top Cover
Control
button
Kanso
Battery Cover
Kanso™Sound Processor
Air slots
Back
Battery cover
lock
Safety Line
attachment
points
Front
THIS WAY UP

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Contents
Power
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Battery life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lock/unlock the battery cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Change the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Use
Turn on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Pair with remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Change program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Change volume and sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Stream audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Telecoil (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wireless accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To control streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wear
Wear your processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
For users with two implants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Attach a SoftWear pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Attach a Safety Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Standard and Long Safety Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety Line–Short Double Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wear the Headband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Change the magnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sport and exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Care
Regular care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Change microphone protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Water, sand and dirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Lights and Beeps
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Troubleshoot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Warnings
For parents and carers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Processors and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Medical treatments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Other information . . . . . . . . . 52

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Batteries
For everyday use, the Kanso Sound Processor uses two high
power 675 (PR44) zinc air disposable batteries designed for
cochlear implant use.
NOTE
You will need to use other battery types only when you are
using the Cochlear Nucleus Aqua+ for Kanso accessory. Please
see its user guide for details.
Battery life
Batteries should be replaced as needed just as you would
with any other electronic device. Battery life varies
according to the programs used each day, your implant type
and the thickness of skin covering your implant.
Your Kanso Sound Processor has been designed to provide
the majority of users with a battery life of more than 16
hours for typical use with zinc air batteries. However this will
vary depending on your system settings and hearing
situations.
To help you get the longest life from the batteries, your
sound processor will turn off two minutes after you take it
off your implant.

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Lock/unlock the battery cover
The battery cover has a tamper resistant lock to help
prevent children opening the battery cover.
1. To lock, turn the locking
screw clockwise with the
battery cover locking tool
until it is horizontal.
LOCKED
2. To unlock, turn the locking screw anticlockwise until it
is vertical.
UNLOCKED
CAUTION
Always check the locking screw is unlocked before
attaching or removing the battery cover.
POWER

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Change the batteries
1. If the battery cover is
locked, turn the lock
screw anticlockwise to
unlock it.
2. Remove the battery
cover.
Use your fingers on the
sides to pull off the
cover.
TIP
The cover is a secure fit,
so pull firmly.
3. Push down on each battery with your thumb in the
cutout section in the side. The batteries pop up. Pull the
batteries out.

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POWER
4. Remove the new batteries
from the packet, and let
them stand for a few
seconds.
See Batteries on page 4.
5. Insert the batteries into the
battery holder with the side
with holes on it (positive
terminal) facing out.
6. Replace the battery cover.
Lock the cover if required.
Your processor will
automatically turn on.
NOTE
If you do not put your sound processor on your implant, it
will turn off automatically after two minutes.

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Turn on and off
1. Press the button
to turn on.
2. To turn off,
press and hold
the button
until the light
is a steady orange.
NOTE
Your sound processor will also turn off automatically after
being off your implant for two minutes.