Medel Sonnet User manual

SONNET®
CI and EAS Audio Processors
Quick Guide

Table of Contents
Basic Assembly ........................... 2
Rechargeable Batteries ..................... 4
DL-Coil ................................. 8
Earhook ............................... 10
Microphone Cover........................ 11
Indicator Light .......................... 12
DL-Coil Indicator Light..................... 14
FineTuner .............................. 16
Batteries............................... 19
Telecoil Accessories....................... 20
FM Battery Pack ......................... 22
Mini Battery Pack ........................ 24
Safety Features ......................... 28
Basic Care and Maintenance ................ 30
Troubleshooting ......................... 32

SONNET®CI and EAS Audio Processors
Microphones
Microphone Cover
Control Unit
Air Inlets
Battery Pack
Coil Cable
Indicator Light
CI
Earhook
EAS
Earhook
DL-Coil
Indicator Light
The DL-Coil cover
is available in a
locking version for
additional security.
For important information
about SONNET safety features,
see pages 28–29.
Battery
Pack Cover
Lock
1

Click!
Basic Assembly
Attach the battery
pack frame to the
control unit.
1Plug the coil cable
into the control unit.
2
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Note the correct
orientation of the coil
cable socket.
Note the mechanism
that secures the control
unit to the frame.
To remove,
press the tip of
the release lever.
2

Insert the batteries with
positive (+) poles facing
out and slide on the
battery pack cover.
Your SONNET is
now turned on.
3
Connect the coil cable
to the DL-Coil.
4
The DL-Coil cover
is also available in a
locking version for
additional security.
Be careful not to use too much
force when you turn the battery
pack cover lock.
Note the orientation of
the plug. The logo and
arrow should face up.
Locked
Unlocked
Battery Pack Cover
Lock
3

Click!
Basic Assembly
Attach the rechargeable battery
adapter to the control unit.
1
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Note the mechanism that secures
the control unit to the frame.
To remove,
press the tip of
the release lever.
Rechargeable Batteries
Insert rechargeable
battery. The side with
the higher lip should
be facing towards the
earhook.
2
4

Click!
Detaching
Gently press
rechargeable battery
back into rechargeable
battery adapter until
it clicks into place.
3To remove rechargeable battery, reverse
steps 3 & 2. Rechargeable battery
adapter does not need to be removed to
change rechargeable batteries.
5

Plug the coil cable
into the control unit.
4
Note the correct orientation
of the coil cable socket.
Make sure that the
battery pack cover
lock is in the
unlocked position.
Slide the battery
cover over the
rechargeable
battery adapter.
Your SONNET is
now turned on.
5
Be careful not to use too much
force when you turn the battery
pack cover lock.
Locked
Unlocked
Battery Pack Cover
Lock
6

Standard
Up to 10 hours
battery life. Use
with standard
battery cover.
Micro
Up to 7 hours
battery life. Use
with micro
battery cover.
SONNET Rechargeable Batteries
Connect the coil cable
to the DL-Coil.
6
The DL-Coil cover is also
available in a locking version
for additional security.
Note the orientation of
the plug. The logo and
arrow should face up.
7

Magnet
Indicator
Light
Cover
Cable
Base
Opening and Closing
Insert your ngernail
or plastic screwdriver
into the front of the
cover, and slide tip
around the base to
gently open.
Press the cover and
base together to close.
DL-Coil
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The DL-Coil cover is
also available in a
locking version for
additional security.
Contact your clinician to have the magnet
changed or if you experience any skin
irritation around the coil.
8

DL-Coil Magnet
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Insert the magnet with the
circles or triangles facing up.
1Lock the magnet in place by turning it
toward (+) or (-) with a ballpoint pen.
2
1 Soft
2 Standard
3 Strong
4 Extra Strong
5 Max Strength
Magnet Strength
Adjusting the strength of your magnet
Further adjust the strength of
your magnet by locking it into the
(+) or (-) position. Note that the
Max Strength magnet can only be
locked into the (+) position.
For guidance on the best magnet
strength for you, consult your clinician.
Inserting the Magnet
9

Detaching
Earhook
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If you have SONNET EAS, a hearing aid
acoustician will t your earhook with
an ear mould.
Remove the earhook by
gently pushing it down.
2
Remove the earhook pin
by pushing it out with the
supplied pin removal tool.
1
Pin
Pin
Removal
Tool
Click!
To Attach
Note the mechanism that
secures the earhook.
To lock the earhook, attach the earhook
and insert the earhook pin.
10

Click!
Microphone Cover
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Gently pull the
microphone cover off
the control unit from the
front using your
ngernail.
2
Detaching Attaching
Carefully snap the
microphone cover onto
the control unit.
2
Insert the microphone
cover pins into the recesses
in the control unit.
1
Remove the earhook.
1
Make sure that the
microphone cover pins
have been inserted before
you proceed to step 2.
11

Status
FineTuner command has been successfully received.
Program 1 is selected.
Program 2 is selected.
Program 3 is selected.
Program 4 is selected.
Conrmation
If the optional status light has been activated:
SONNET is initialised and working.
Status
Program Change
Scale in Seconds
10 2 3
Indicator Light
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Status
Batteries are empty.
Either minimum or maximum volume
has been reached, or audio sensitivity
has been reached.
Warning
Problem
Temporary error or electronic
malfunction.
The setting you selected has not yet
been programed, or there has been a
program malfunction.
Temporary error or electronic
malfunction.
Programming failure, temporary error,
or electronic malfunction.
Error Pattern Solution
1. Turn processor off.
2. Turn processor back on.
Select another setting.
1. Turn processor off.
2. Turn processor back on.
1. Turn processor off.
2. Turn processor back on.
Solution
Change the batteries.
Adjust volume or sensitivity
if necessary.
Scale in Seconds
10 2 3
13

The DL-Coil, coil cable, and audio processor are working; your audio processor
and implant are successfully connected (applicable to SYNCHRONY, CONCERTO,
MED-EL CONCERT, SONATA, and PULSAR implants).
The DL-Coil, coil cable, and audio processor are working
(applicable to C40+ and C40 implants).
Solution
1. Change the batteries. If that doesn’t solve the
problem, go to 2.
2. Replace the coil cable. If that doesn’t solve the
problem, contact your CI centre for assistance
Contact your audiologist.
Problem
Your audio processor
isn’t working.
The indicator light has
been deactivated by
your audiologist.
Conrmation
No Light Signal
DL-Coil Indicator Light
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Problem
The DL-Coil and implant are
disconnected.
The DL-Coil is positioned over
the wrong implant.
The coil cable is defective. If the coil
cable fails, the DL-Coil will automatically
power off after 5 minutes.
The DL-Coil has powered off.
The coil cable is defective.
Warning Solution
Position the DL-Coil over
the implant.
Position the DL-Coil over
the correct implant.
1. Replace the coil cable.
2. Reposition the DL-Coil over the implant.
3. Turn your processor off.
4. Turn your processor back on.
1. Reposition the DL-Coil over the implant.
2. Turn your processor off.
3. Turn your processor back on.
Replace the coil cable.
Scale in Seconds
10 2 3
10 seconds
Random signals
15

Volume
Increase or decrease the volume
Program Selection
Choose a program
Default Volume and Sensitivity
Set volume and audio sensitivity
to default setting as determined
by your audiologist
Sensitivity
Increase or decrease the audio
sensitivity
Input Selection
M: Selects the microphone
MT: Selects microphone and telecoil
T: Selects the telecoil
Processor Selection
(For Bilateral Users)
Select the left processor, both
processors, or the right processor;
Activates and deactivates the
Keypad Lock
1
2
3
4
5
6
FineTuner
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Sensitivity
Input Selection
Processor Selection
(For Bilateral Users)
and Keypad Lock
Feature
Volume
Program
Selection
Indicator Lights
Default Volume
and Sensitivity
1
2
3
4
5
6
16

FineTuner Keypad Lock
To prevent accidental setting changes,
you can activate the FineTuner Keypad
Lock. If any key is pressed while the
keypad is locked, the red LED light on
the FineTuner will blink.
Temporarily Unlocking the Keypad
You can make a selection even when
the keypad is locked by pressing any
given key twice. The rst click
temporarily unlocks the keypad, and
the second click sends the command.
When the Keypad Lock is temporarily
deactivated, the keypad will relock
after 10 seconds of inactivity.
Activating the Keypad Lock
1. Press and hold the ( ) key for
5 seconds, or until the red and
amber lights blink alternately.
2. Press the ( ) key. When the keypad
has been locked successfully, the
amber lights will blink.
Deactivating the Keypad Lock
1. Press the ( ) key twice. The second
time, press and hold for at least
5 seconds, or until the red and
amber lights blink alternately.
2. Press the ( ) key. The amber lights
will blink to indicate that your
FineTuner is unlocked.
Any FineTuner key can be deactivated by your
clinician to prevent accidental setting changes.
17

+ 5 seconds
Meaning
Keypad is locked
Information is
being transmitted
Input side change
Programming mode
Batteries are low
Explanation
If you press any key while the FineTuner is locked,
the red indicator lights will turn on.
The indicator lights blink when signals are being
transmitted. The left light blinks if the left audio
processor is activated. The right light blinks if the right
audio processor is activated. Both blink if both audio
processors (for bilateral users) are activated.
Press the left key to send commands to the left side.
Press the right key to send commands to the right side.
The corresponding amber light will turn on. To send
commands to both sides (for bilateral users), press the
centre key. Both amber lights will turn on.
Press for more than 5 seconds to activate programming
mode. The 3 indicator lights will ash alternately.
If batteries are low, the red indicator light in the centre
will repeatedly blink three times.
Light Pattern
Light Patterns
FineTuner18