Adjusting Controls - Cochlear INERAID Owner's Handbook Manual

3. Connect the ear hook to the percutaneous
pedestal connector.
4. Turn the sound processor on and adjust the
volume and sensitivity controls to the most
desirable sett ings.
The sound processor may be worn on your belt
or carried in a pocket. The cable may be hidden
under a shirt or sweater. Some patients have found
that it is easy to carry the sound processor in a case
strapped over their shoulder. Try wearing it different
ways to learn what is best for you. Make sure you
can easily adjust the controls as needed for various
environmental conditions.
ADJUSTING CONTROLS
The controls are located on the top panel of the
sound processor.
The ON / OFF and VOLUME are combined in one
control. To turn the sound processor on , you simply
turn the knob clockwise. The volume increases the
further you turn the knob c lockwise. If the volume is
too high, sounds will be louder but distorted making
it more difficult to tell the diff ere.nce between similar
sounding words. Be sure to turn the sound proces-
sor off when you are not using it. If the sound
processor is left on, it will continue to drain power
from the battery even when it is not connected to
the ear hook and percutaneous pedestal.
The SENSITIVITY control regulates the quietest
sound you can hear provided the volume control is
set to an adequate level . The most sensitive setting
is obtained when you turn it fu lly clockwise. This
allows more sound in. When you turn the knob
counter-clockwise it reduces the amount of sound
that comes in. This will help you focus on speech in
a noisy environment. For example, if you are in a
restau rant and want to avoid t he distract ion of
people talking at another table, adjust the sensitivity
control counter-clockwsie. You will learn how to
adjust this control to reach maximum benefit in a
variety of situations. The best hearing occurs at a
narrow range between too much noise and no
sound at all.