Ab Platinum Series User Manual

Summary of Platinum Series

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    029-m296-03 rev b ©2013 advanced bionics ag and its affiliates. All rights reserved. Advanced bionics ag laubisrütistrasse 28 8712 stäfa, switzerland +41 58 928 78 00 manufactured by: advanced bionics llc california, usa +1 661 362 1400 www.Advancedbionics.Com user guide by advanced bionics platinum...

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    User guide for the platinum series ™ sound processor platinum series by advanced bionics.

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    2 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 3 table of contents platinum series sound processor 5 program control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    4 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 5 platinum series sound processor your audiologist will demonstrate the adjustable controls of the platinum series sound processor (psp) and instruct you on appropriate settings . Figure 1: platin...

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    6 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 7 microphone/system status when the battery and lock sequences are complete, microphone and system status can be verified . The green led indicator will flicker in response to loud sounds presente...

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    8 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 9 headpiece & cable universal headpiece (uhp) included in the headpiece is a coil that transmits sound signals and power to your implant . The headpiece also includes a magnet well, housing the ne...

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    10 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 11 batteries & battery charger a lithium ion rechargeable battery or a compartment that accommodates three standard aa batteries powers your psp . When you are not using your processor, it should...

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    12 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 13 battery charger the battery charger provided with your processor is designed so that two lithium ion rechargeable batteries can be charged simultaneously . It is compatible with batteries prov...

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    14 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 15 caution: the charger is only designed for use with the processor lithium ion rechargeable batteries provided by ab. Do not attempt to charge off-the-shelf batteries used inside the aa battery ...

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    16 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 17 leather carrying case the belt worn leather carrying case secures the processor at the waist . A clip on the back of the case attaches it to your waistband or belt . Cable protector holes loca...

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    18 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 19 auxiliary microphone you may find that using an auxiliary microphone (also called a lapel microphone) is preferable in some or all listening environments . The auxiliary microphone can be hand...

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    20 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 21 other battery-powered audio input devices in addition to the accessories that are provided with the your processor, you may want to use other external audio input devices . The same auxiliary ...

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    22 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 23 adjusting for background noise in some situations, background noise may interfere with your ability to hear clearly . Background noise can be particularly distracting in situations where a lar...

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    24 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 25 headpiece falls off • usethecablecliptoprovideadditionalstabilitytopreventtheheadpiecefrom falling to the ground . • ifyourheadpiecefrequentlyfallsoffduringnormalactivities,itmayindicatethe ne...

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    26 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 27 step 3: microphone and system status when the battery and lock sequences are complete, the microphone and system status can be verified . To check the microphone and system status, turn the pr...

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    28 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 29 headpiece to replace the headpiece: • turntheprogramcontroltotheoff(o)position. • removetheheadpiecefromthecablebyholdingthecableatitsstrainrelief portion and gently pulling the cable away fro...

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    30 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 31 caring for your cochlear implant system although your processor has been designed and built to withstand daily wear and tear, care must be taken to protect both the implanted and external comp...

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    32 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 33 you should take the following basic precautions in order to reduce the chances of an esd event: • electrostaticpotentialcanbesafelyreducedbytouchinganypersonorobject with your fingers prior to...

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    34 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 35 guidance and manufacturer’s declaration per iec 60601-1-2 table 1: guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions x-ray machines x-ray machines will not damage the implant b...

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    36 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 37 for transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the tr...

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    38 user guide for the platinum series sound processor user guide for the platinum series sound processor 39 compatibility the following tables display the compatibility between products in the hiresolution™ bionic ear system family and/or previous generation product . Table 1 implant type processor ...

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    40 user guide for the platinum series sound processor contact us advanced bionics is committed to providing the highest quality products and service to our customers . We welcome your comments regarding the platinum series sound processor or your suggestions to improve our products . Please feel fre...