Nu-Vois NU-VOIS I User manual

NU-VOIS I
Electronic Larynx
Operations Manual

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Nu-Vois I™ Electronic Larynx! The Nu-Vois I offers the following
features:
•High quality voice with full control of tone and volume.
•Intra-Oral adapters compatible.
•Designed to operate on rechargeable a 9-volt battery, as well as a standard 9 volt-battery.
•Constructed from the highest quality of materials and electronics. Outer case is made from
durable polycarbonate, a high-impact resistance and durable material.
•Shock and water resistant.
•Lightweight –only 4 ½ ounces with the battery installed!
•Full Five (5) Year Warranty.
•Made in the USA.
Your kit includes the following items:
•Nu-Vois I Electronic Larynx
•Oral Adapters
•Rechargeable Batteries (2) with double charger
•Warranty/Registration Card
With a little practice, you will soon be on your way to better communication! This user manual is full of
tips and advice on how to best use and care for your Nu-Vois I Electronic Larynx. By reading this manual
and keeping it handy for future reference, you will ensure that you get the most out of your electronic
larynx.
Company Information
Nu-Vois
www.nu-vois.com
100 W. Taylor Avenue, Suite 100
Meridian, Idaho 83642, USA
Customer Service: 1-800-688-6471
Email: in[email protected]

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Contents
Welcome........................................................................................................................................................2
Company Information....................................................................................................................................2
Contents.........................................................................................................................................................3
Your Electronic Larynx ...................................................................................................................................4
Setup..............................................................................................................................................................4
Batteries.....................................................................................................................................................4
On/Off ........................................................................................................................................................4
How to Use the Electronic Larynx..................................................................................................................5
How to use the Electronic Larynx with an Oral Adapter ...............................................................................5
Adjusting the Volume ....................................................................................................................................7
Adjusting the Tone.........................................................................................................................................8
Caring for your Electronic Larynx...................................................................................................................9
Warnings and Precautions...........................................................................................................................10
Common Problems and Solutions ...............................................................................................................11
Customer Service .........................................................................................................................................11
Warranty Information..................................................................................................................................12
Compliance with Requirements for Europe ................................................................................................13

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Your Electronic Larynx
Your Electronic Larynx (EL) is equipped with buttons for controlling tone and volume levels. It is
designed to be used on any area of your throat.
Setup
Batteries
Before you can start using your EL, the battery must be installed. To install the battery,
complete the following steps:
1. Unscrew the battery cap.
2. Place the battery in the correct position according to polarity.
3. Re-install the battery cap.
On/Off
The Nu-Vois I EL can be used by pressing on the On/Off button.
Sound Button
On/Off Button
Battery Compartment
Volume Control Dial
Nose Cap

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How to Use the Electronic Larynx
1. Place the EL sounding button firmly against your neck.
2. While pressing the On/Off button, shape the desired words using your tongue and lips.
The tones produced will resonate in the mouth.
Helpful Hints
•Find your “sweet spot”. This is the location on your neck that will produce the best
vibration and result in loudest and clearest sound. Use the EL in different spots on your
neck to determine your “sweet spot”.
•To achieve the best sound, hold the EL firmly against your neck, speak in short phrases
and turn the Nu-Vois I off at the end of each phrase.
•If possible, learn to operate your EL in your non-dominate hand. This will allow you to
use your other hand for writing and other tasks.

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How to use the Electronic Larynx with an Oral Adapter
1. Insert the Oral Tube into the Adapter Cap.
2. Place the tube into the side of the mouth beside the tongue.
3. While pressing the On/Off button, shape the desired words using the tongue and lips.
The tones produced will resonate in the mouth.
Helpful Hint
•The tube must not extend beyond the inner surface of the adapter cap and must not touch
the ivory-colored sound button.

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Adjusting the Volume
1. Press and hold the On/Off button.
2. Rotate the Volume Control dial up to increase the volume level.
3. Rotate the Volume Control dial down decrease the volume level.
Helpful Hints
•When talking on a telephone, use a low volume setting. The telephone will automatically
amplify your voice to the party you are calling.
On/Off Button
Volume Control Dial

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Adjusting the Tone
The Nu-Vois I EL contains a small Tone Control button located to the right of the Volume
Control dial. The Tone Control button can be adjusted using a small screwdriver. The Nu-Vois I
EL contains a small screwdriver located in its storage position next to the battery.
To adjust the tone:
1. Remove the small screwdriver from its storage position.
2. Insert the head of the screwdriver into the small hole below to the right of Volume
Control dial.
3. Press and hold the On/Off button.
4. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to raise the tone or counterclockwise to lower the tone.

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Caring for your Electronic Larynx
•Your EL can be cleaned by wiping the unit as needed with a damp cloth.
•Use a dry toothbrush to clean the groove below the sound button and the nose cap.
•Do not attempt to clean with compressed air. This can cause damage to the sound button.
•Petroleum products, oils, WD-40 should never be used on your EL.
•The battery contacts can be cleaned gently if they become tarnished or discolored. Use a
pencil eraser and slight pressure to clean off the battery contacts. Be sure to remove any
dust after cleaning. Be careful not to bend the battery contacts as this could cause damage
to your device.
•The Nu-Vois I will operate on a 9 VDK alkaline battery.

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Warnings and Precautions
•For optimum performance, a 9.6 vdc Nickel Metal Hydrate rechargeable battery should be
used. The electronic larynx will operate with other rechargeable batteries, but the volume
and battery life will not be as good.
•After installing the battery, do not over tighten the battery cap. Overtightening can make
the battery cap difficult to open in the future.
•Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries with the included charger.
•Do not allow any liquid to get into any of the openings on your Nu-Vois I unit.

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Common Problems and Solutions
Problem
Possible Solution
Device is not making any sound
Make sure the battery is positioned correctly and fully
charged.
Device is only making a slight sound
Beneath the nose cap is a rubber diaphragm. The center hole
should be seated in the groove of the piston and should
slightly bounce to touch.
1. Make sure piston is seeded in diaphragm and that
diaphragm is not damaged.
2. Be sure your nose cap is correctly adjusted.
Low tone needs more volume
Unscrew the nose cap slightly.
Device is low on battery
Higher tones tend to draw less power than lower tones. If you
are low on battery, you may be able to extend the battery life
in your device by using a higher tone until you can recharge
the battery.
Customer Service
If none of these solutions resolve your issue, please contact us for additional assistance.
Customer Service: 1-800-688-6471
Email: in[email protected]

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Warranty Information
1. Nu-Vois LLC warrants the NU-VOIS I for a period of up to five (5) years to the original
registered owner, for personal use only. Normal and excessive wear and tear excluded. This
warranty is not transferable.
2. To become a registered owner, the original purchaser must completely fill out the
Warranty/Registration card and return it along with a copy of purchase receipt within 45 days
from the date of purchase as stated on the receipt. Warranty begins on purchase date. Nu-
Vois LLC will, at its option, repair and/or replace any defective components.
3. The owner assumes responsibility for shipping the device to Nu-Vois LLC. Nu-Vois LLC will
assume responsibility for return shipping costs.
4. Please include a brief explanation of the problem and/or cause, your name and address (do
not use a P. O. Box) city, state, zip code and telephone number. Important: Warranty will be
voided if the NU-VOIS I displays evidence of physical abuse, tampering, alterations,
unauthorized repair and/or immersion in liquids of any kind.
5. ATTENTION new owner! If the warranty card is not returned, completely filled out to Nu-
Vois LLC, within 45 days from the purchase date, the five year warranty will revert back to a two
year warranty and will begin on Nu-Vois LLC manufacturing date.

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Compliance with Requirements for Europe
This device is in conformance with the requirements of the Directive 93/42/EEC of the Council of the
European Communities concerning medical devices, MDD. This is certified by applying this marking.
Declarations of conformity are available at: Nu-Vois, LLC 1100 W Taylor Avenue, Suite 100, Meridian ID
83642.