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  • Page 1 TRAINING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This Page Left Intentionally Blank AD-I-MAASW-3 Avant Audiometer Training Manual Effective Date: 09/07/07...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………..4 AVANT™ Audiometer Software Overview …………………………………………………………. AVANT™ Audiometer Software Options …………………………………………………………… Preparing for Testing ………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Pure Tone Audiometry ………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Speech Audiometry ……………………………………………………………………………………. 15 Hearing Loss Simulator ………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Master Hearing Aid …………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Printing ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Limited Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………………….

  • Page 4: Introduction

    AVANT Audiometer packaging in both printed and PDF formats. The scope of this manual is to get you “up and running” with the AVANT Audiometer System. Please consult the interactive Help System within the software for more detailed information of features and functionality.

  • Page 5: Launching The Software

    Audiometer software can run stand-alone or from NOAH System or the TIMS NOAH- Compatible Office System. Launching the Software Stand Alone NOAH and TIMS 1. Double click the Avant AUD shortcut on your Windows Desktop 1. Launch NOAH 2. Open the Module Selection screen 3. Click the Measurement Tab 4.
  • Page 6 Audio screen by clicking on below. the Options text menu as shown below The screen shots below detail the Basic Options available in the AVANT Audiometer software. The View tab allows you to set the default The Audiometry tab sets the look and appearance of the test environment.
  • Page 7 Hearing Loss Simulator. configuring the look of the display. NOTE: Remember, that more information is always available in the Interactive Help System by clicking the Help Icon or pressing the F1 key. AD-I-MAASW-3 Avant Audiometer Training Manual Effective Date: 09/07/07...
  • Page 8 Technical Support with tools for helping you troubleshoot technical issues. Access this screen from the File Menu on the Avant Main Screen as shown to the right. The key features of each tab are described below. For more in-depth information, consult the interactive Help system within the software by pressing the F1 key or clicking the Help icon.

  • Page 9: Preparing For Testing

    Mic, Bone Conductor, Speakers and Earphone cables to the inside of the patch panel and then connect your patch cables from the outside of the patch panel to the AVANT Audiometer as shown. If your booth did not include patch cables these are readily available from electronics or stereo stores, or from MedRx.
  • Page 10 Earphones Placing the Earphones on the Patient The AVANT Audiometer standard configuration includes Eartone 3A Insert Earphones. TDH 39 earphones are also available by request. The figures below illustrate how to properly place these earphones on the patient. Eartone 3A Insert Earphones IMPORTANT: The foam tips used for the Eartone 3A earphones are for SINGLE PATIENT USE ONLY.
  • Page 11 Note: The HDA200 1. Place the earphone on the patient’s Earphones are part of an head so the center of the earphones upgrade option for the AVANT is directly over the opening of the ear Audiometer. If you need to canal.
  • Page 12 Performing Audiometric Testing The screen shot below shows the controls which are available from the AVANT Audiometer main window. The sections of the manual that follow explain how to use these tools to perform hearing evaluations using your AVANT Audiometer.

  • Page 13: Pure Tone Audiometry

    These thresholds are plotted on a standard graph called an audiogram. The AVANT Audiometer software controls the hardware, stores the data (if running within NOAH or TIMS) and prints a standard audiogram report. Pure tone Audiometry can be performed via earphones, free field speakers (Air Conduction) or a Bone Conductor (Bone Conduction).
  • Page 14 Masking for Pure Tone Audiometry There are several accepted methods for masking. This manual will not promote one over another, however, to use the masking function on the AVANT Audiometer, follow the steps below. 1. Click the Masking button. The red light will appear indicating that the masking is on.

  • Page 15: Speech Audiometry

    Note: Extended High Frequency Audiometry is an upgrade option for the AVANT Audiometer. If you need to test frequencies beyond 8000 Hz, you must notify MedRx at the time of order. This option carries a price differential which will be detailed at the time of order.
  • Page 16 Before beginning the test, instruct the patient that they will hear a series of one-syllable words. They are to repeat the words the best they can. If they are not sure of a word, they should take a guess. 9. From the AVANT Audiometer main screen, click the Audiometry button.
  • Page 17 Note that the score is calculated and displayed automatically. The test is complete when all words in the list have been presented. The software automatically plots the score on the DS graph. AD-I-MAASW-3 Avant Audiometer Training Manual Effective Date: 09/07/07...

  • Page 18: Hearing Loss Simulator

    The Master Hearing Aid applies gain separately for each ear. If audiogram values are entered for the left and right ear, the selected fitting rules will be applied to each ear separately. Different rules may be AD-I-MAASW-3 Avant Audiometer Training Manual Effective Date: 09/07/07...
  • Page 19 File allows the user to play sound files. The program supports MP3 and WAV files and comes with pre- set MedRx Sounds Sensations set of files. After the option is activated, use the player panel to control the playback.

  • Page 20: Printing

    Print – Sends the report to the printer. This option opens the Windows Print dialog which allows the user to select any installed printer and modify the properties (quality, number of copies, etc.) for the print job. AD-I-MAASW-3 Avant Audiometer Training Manual Effective Date: 09/07/07...

  • Page 21: Limited Warranty

    1200 Starkey Road #105 Largo, FL 33771 MedRx will repair or replace any defective parts, fully test the system and/or components and ship the system promptly back to the owner. There is no cost for this warranty service, provided the system is one year old or less and has not been misused, abused or damaged.

  • Page 22: Starkey Rd., #105, Largo Fl

    1200 Starkey Rd., #105, Largo FL 33771 Toll Free: (888) 392-1234 • (727) 584-9600 Fax: (727) 584-9602 • Email: medrx@medrx-usa.com MedRx's Authorized Representative in Europe (Regulatory affairs only) Emergo Europe, Molenstraat 15 2513 BH The Hague, The Netherlands Tel: (31) (0) 70 345-8570 • Fax: (31) (0) 70 346-7299...

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