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This document introduces you to the Pep hearing instrument family. Here you will find step by step instructions on everything from exchanging the Thin Tubes and earhooks, to fine tuning adjustments in the EXPRESSfit fitting software. For additional information, please contact your local Sonic customer care department.
Sonic · Step up with Pep Hearing Instrument Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE Overview Pep Power BTE (Shown with Earhook – Thin Tube also available as an option) VR_ILU_microBTEwithHook_BW_HI 1 Earhook 2 Microphones 3 Sound outlet 4 Multi control 5 Battery door...
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Sonic · Step up with Bernafon Veras IFU ITC Pep ITCD VR_ILU_ITC1overview_BW_HI 1 Vent 2 Canal 3 Sound outlet with wax protection 4 Microphone opening 5 Battery door 6 Push button (optional) 7 Volume control (optional) 8 Second microphone opening...
To ensure a secure fitting with maximum patient comfort, the proper Thin Tube length should be selected for each patient before fitting a Pep BTE. Sonic Thin Tubes come in four different lengths, and a red (Right) or blue (Left) marker on the Thin Tube identifies the orientation.
Sonic · Step up with VR_ILU_MicroCompactBTERemovePin_CMYK_HI Attaching and removing the earhook or Thin Tube adapter 1 Use the pointed end of the disassembly tool to push the lock pin free. VR_ILU_MicroCompactBTERemoveHook_BW_HI 2 Replace the hook or the adapter with the desired part.
Sonic · Step up with Installing left and right instrument markers 1 Open the battery door of the Pep BTE hearing instrument to expose the receptacle for the Left/Right marker. 2 Insert the end of the red (Right) or blue (Left) marker into the slot until it firmly fits as shown.
Sonic · Step up with Replacing the battery door 1 Open the battery door and place the battery removal tool as shown in the instruction. 2 Gently pull the battery door off. 3 Snap the new battery door in place and close.
Sonic · Step up with Custom Hearing Instruments Replacing the Wax Guard All Pep custom models are supplied with the NoWax wax protection system. 1 Take a new Removal Tool from the package. 2 Insert the removal prong of the tool into the instrument’s existing Wax Guard and extract the old Wax Guard.
Sonic · Step up with VR_ILLU_ITC_WindScreen_Place1_CMYK_HI Wind screen for Pep ITC instruments Locate the microphone opening on the face plate. 1 With the dome side facing up, grasp the wind screen with a pair of tweezers. 2 Snap the windscreen into the hole.
Sonic · Step up with Programming Pep with EXPRESSfit Pep can be programmed using EXPRESSfit Fitting Software version 2012.1 or later, and may be used with the EXPRESSlink , NOAHlink, or HI-PRO Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE programming interfaces. The ‘New Standard’ (no.2) programming VR_ILU_DaiFMAdapterOnMicroBTE_BW_MOD_HI cables are required.
Sonic · Step up with Programming Pep Using the EXPRESSfit Fitting Software To begin programming Pep instruments, insert a fresh battery and connect programming cables to your EXPRESSlink , HI-PRO, nEARcom, or NOAHlink device. Launch the EXPRESSfit fitting software to proceed.
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Sonic · Step up with Acoustics EXPRESSfit will recommend acoustic options based on the patient’s audiogram. You can accept the recommendations by clicking Apply or modify the acoustics by selecting the Thin Tubes or Earhook, and Ear Piece to be used for your patient.
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Sonic · Step up with Edit Hearing Instrument On the Edit Hearing Instrument screen you can change the acoustics or the selected hearing instrument.
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Sonic · Step up with Edit Client Info This screen allows you to review and select your patient’s personal data, and customize the client experience level and fitting rationales. The default fitting rationale is Best Fit Fast. Your patient’s audiogram and the selected fitting rationale will determine the gain and frequency response for the Pep fitting.
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Sonic · Step up with Features Optimize the features specific to each program on the Features screen. The buttons at the bottom of the screen allow you to easily switch between programs.
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Sonic · Step up with Fit Hearing Instrument Use the Fit Hearing Instrument screen to make gain adjustments and view the hearing instrument’s frequency response relative to prescribed targets. To adjust the levels of fine tuning, click the Simplified, Standard, or Advanced tabs.
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Sonic · Step up with Finish Session Options In this section you will find access to all local controls, including volume control range configurations and program selector settings. Audible Indicators Select and demonstrate audible indicators on this screen. The frequency and level of these tones can be customized for better recognition.
Sonic · Step up with Ordering Information Thin Tubes 0.9 mm Product Quantity per packaging Order reference number Thin Tube 0.9, 0L, Spira Flex 589-25-070-00 Thin Tube 0.9, 0R, Spira Flex 589-25-060-00 Thin Tube 0.9, 1L, Spira Flex 589-25-071-00 Thin Tube 0.9, 1R, Spira Flex 589-25-061-00 Thin Tube 0.9, 2L, Spira Flex...
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Sonic · Step up with Ordering Information Thin Tube Domes Product Quantity per packaging Order reference number Dome, Open, 6 mm 570-07-410-00 Dome, Open, 8 mm 570-07-411-00 Dome, Open, 10 mm 570-07-412-00 Dome, Tulip 589-25-100-00 Dome, Large Vent, 8 mm...
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Sonic · Step up with Ordering Information DAI/FM Adapters Product Quantity per packaging Order reference number DAI adapter 399-50-522-00 FM adapter 399-50-591-00 Tools Product Quantity per packaging Order reference number Disassembly tool for lock pin 890-22-270-00 Battery door removal tool...
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