MED-EL Sonnet Quick Manual

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  • Page 1 SONNET ® CI and EAS Audio Processors Quick Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basic Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rechargeable Batteries .
  • Page 3 Microphones locking version for additional security . DL-Coil Microphone Cover Control Unit Battery Pack Earhook Earhook Coil Cable Indicator Light Battery Pack Cover Air Inlets Lock For important information about SONNET safety features, see pages 28–29 .
  • Page 4: Basic Assembly

    SONNET Basic Assembly Click! To remove, press the tip of the release lever . Attach the battery Plug the coil cable pack frame to the into the control unit . control unit . Note the mechanism Note the correct that secures the control orientation of the coil unit to the frame .
  • Page 5 . Insert the batteries with positive (+) poles facing out and slide on the battery pack cover . Your SONNET now turned on . Connect the coil cable Battery Pack Cover to the DL-Coil . Lock Unlocked...
  • Page 6: Rechargeable Batteries

    SONNET Basic Assembly Rechargeable Batteries To remove, press the tip of the release lever . Click! Attach the rechargeable battery Insert rechargeable adapter to the control unit . battery . The side with the higher lip should Note the mechanism that secures be facing towards the the control unit to the frame .
  • Page 7 Detaching Click! Gently press To remove rechargeable battery, reverse rechargeable battery steps 3 & 2 . Rechargeable battery back into rechargeable adapter does not need to be removed to battery adapter until change rechargeable batteries . it clicks into place .
  • Page 8 . Slide the battery cover over the rechargeable battery adapter . Your SONNET now turned on . Plug the coil cable into the control unit . Battery Pack Cover Lock Unlocked Locked...
  • Page 9 SONNET Rechargeable Batteries The DL-Coil cover is also available in a locking version for additional security . Connect the coil cable Standard Micro to the DL-Coil . Up to 10 hours Up to 7 hours battery life . Use battery life . Use...
  • Page 10: Dl-Coil

    SONNET DL-Coil Opening and Closing Cover Magnet Insert your fingernail Press the cover or plastic screwdriver base together to close . into the front of the Indicator The DL-Coil cover is cover, and slide tip Light also available in a...
  • Page 11 SONNET DL-Coil Magnet Inserting the Magnet Insert the magnet with the Lock the magnet in place by turning it circles or triangles facing up . toward (+) or (-) with a ballpoint pen . Magnet Strength Adjusting the strength of your magnet...
  • Page 12: Earhook

    Note the mechanism that supplied pin removal tool . secures the earhook . If you have SONNET EAS, a hearing aid To lock the earhook, attach the earhook acoustician will fit your earhook with and insert the earhook pin .
  • Page 13: Microphone Cover

    SONNET Microphone Cover Detaching Attaching Remove the earhook . Insert the microphone cover pins into the recesses Gently pull the in the control unit . microphone cover control unit from the Carefully snap the front using your microphone cover onto fingernail .
  • Page 14: Indicator Light

    Program Change Program 1 is selected . Program 2 is selected . Program 3 is selected . Program 4 is selected . Status If the optional status light has been activated: SONNET is initialised and working . Scale in Seconds...
  • Page 15 Warning Status Solution Batteries are empty . Change the batteries . Either minimum or maximum volume Adjust volume or sensitivity has been reached, or audio sensitivity if necessary . has been reached . Error Pattern Problem Solution Temporary error or electronic 1 .
  • Page 16: Dl-Coil Indicator Light

    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) .
  • Page 17 Warning Problem Solution The DL-Coil and implant are Position the DL-Coil over disconnected . the implant . The DL-Coil is positioned over Position the DL-Coil over the wrong implant . the correct implant . The coil cable is defective . If the coil 1 .
  • Page 18: Finetuner

    SONNET FineTuner Indicator Lights Volume Increase or decrease the volume Program Selection Choose a program Default Volume Default Volume and Sensitivity and Sensitivity Volume Set volume and audio sensitivity to default setting as determined by your audiologist Sensitivity Increase or decrease the audio...
  • Page 19 FineTuner Keypad Lock Activating the Keypad Lock To prevent accidental setting changes, you can activate the FineTuner Keypad 1 . Press and hold the ( ) key for Lock . If any key is pressed while the 5 seconds, or until the red and keypad is locked, the red LED light on amber lights blink alternately .
  • Page 20 FineTuner Light Patterns Light Pattern Meaning Explanation Keypad is locked If you press any key while the FineTuner is locked, the red indicator lights will turn on . Information is The indicator lights blink when signals are being being transmitted transmitted .
  • Page 21: Batteries

    SONNET Batteries Use only type 675 batteries or SONNET rechargeable batteries . For type 675, we recommend using zinc-air batteries that are designed especially for hearing implant systems . However, you cannot use zinc-air batteries when using SONNET with the WaterWear accessory . ...
  • Page 22: Telecoil Accessories

    SONNET − Assistive Listening Devices Telecoil Accessories For Neckloops and Silhouettes FineTuner Input Selection Keys Telecoil Only Microphone with Telecoil Neckloop Microphone Only Accessory Insert the 3 .5 mm Press the Place the telecoil accessory plug of the telecoil button on your around your neck if you’re...
  • Page 23 For Induction Loop Systems FineTuner Input Selection Keys Telecoil Only Microphone Look for the symbol that identifies with Telecoil the use of an induction loop Microphone Only system at venues . Find the listening area of Press the button on the induction loop system your FineTuner...
  • Page 24: Fm Battery Pack

    SONNET − Assistive Listening Devices FM Battery Pack With Direct Audio Input 3-Pin FM Port Insert the 3-pin Insert the 3 .5 mm plug plug of the audio of the audio adapter cable adapter cable into into the headphone port FM port .
  • Page 25 Unilateral Mix Unilateral Ext . Insert the FM receiver into the FM port . SONNET will automatically detect sound Bilateral Mix signals as soon as the FM system is activated . Bilateral Ext . Refer to the user manual for your FM system...
  • Page 26: Mini Battery Pack

    SONNET Mini Battery Pack SONNET Mini Battery Pack Cable SONNET Mini Battery Pack Adapter ON/OFF Switch 3-Pin and Battery FM Port Compartment Lock Battery Compartment for DaCapo PowerPack or AAA Battery...
  • Page 27 To remove, press the tip of the release lever . Click! Attach Mini Battery Pack Adapter control unit . Note the mechanism that secures the control unit to the frame .
  • Page 28 Slide cover of Mini Battery Pack Cable over adapter . Battery Pack Cover Lock Unlocked Your SONNET Locked now ready to use . Be careful not to use too much force when you turn the battery pack cover lock .
  • Page 29 Direct Audio Input Insert the 3-pin plug of the Insert the 3 .5 mm plug audio adapter cable into the of the audio adapter cable FM port . into the headphone port of the audio device .
  • Page 30: Safety Features

    The earhook locks securely in place to prevent accidental removal . To lock the earhook, insert the earhook pin after you attach the earhook to the control unit . If SONNET belongs to a child, always insert the earhook pin before you place the audio processor on the child’s ear .
  • Page 31 DL-Coil Cover with Cable Lock The DL-Coil cover is available in a locking version for additional security . When the safety coil cover is attached to the base, the coil cable cannot be detached from the coil . This feature minimises interruptions in hearing by preventing inadvertent disconnection of the coil cable .
  • Page 32: Basic Care And Maintenance

    SONNET and extend its life . General Cleaning Clean SONNET regularly by wiping it with a soft, damp cloth . Don’t use cleaning solutions . Use extra care when cleaning small parts such as the battery contacts and microphone covers .
  • Page 33 . Sunlight Don’t leave SONNET in direct sunlight, especially inside of a vehicle . Don’t expose your audio processor to extreme temperatures . Refer to your user manual for more information...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    1 . Remove your SONNET and change the batteries . If that doesn’t solve the problem, go to 2 . 2 . Disassemble your SONNET into five parts: control unit, battery pack frame, battery pack cover, coil cable, and DL-Coil .
  • Page 35 2 . Place the flat side of the DL-Coil under the Speech Processor Test Device . 3 . Speak into the SONNET microphones . The indicator light should flicker to the rhythm of your voice . If it doesn’t, go to 4 .
  • Page 36 Notes...
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  • Page 40 MED-EL Medical Electronics Fürstenweg 77a | 6020 Innsbruck, Austria medel .com office@medel .com...

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