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USER GUIDE USER GUIDE for the Freedom Hybrid Sound Processor with BTE, ™ ™ Mini BTE and Bodyworn Wearing Options 182630 Hybrid SP User Guide ISS2 D02 RJD.indd 1 182630 Hybrid SP User Guide ISS2 D02 RJD.indd 1 3/08/2009 12:41:19 PM 3/08/2009 12:41:19 PM...
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Symbols Note Important information or advice. Can save inconvenience. Time saving hint or saves inconvenience. Caution (no harm) Special care to be taken to ensure safety and effectiveness. Could cause damage to equipment. Warning (harmful) Potential safety hazards and serious adverse reactions.
Contents Introduction................5 Purpose of this manual ....................5 Overview ..........................5 Overview of your processor components ......7 How your processor works..................7 Processor with BTE or Mini BTE Controller ..........9 Processor with Bodyworn Controller ...............9 The Processing Unit ....................9 The controller ........................9 ™...
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Changing the batteries ............35 Replacing BTE and Mini BTE Controller batteries ........36 Replacing Bodyworn Controller batteries ........... 39 General precautions for the use of batteries..........40 Accessories ................43 Connecting accessories ................... 43 Using accessories ......................45 Monitor earphones ....................46 Care and maintenance ............
Processor. If you are new to your processor it is recommended that you read the Freedom Hybrid Quick Start Guide before reading this manual. The Quick Start Guide will provide you with the essential information you need to familiarise yourself with the basic operations of your processor.
Sound is then processed in the following way to produce hearing: The sound is coded by the Processing Unit and transmitted through the coil to the cochlear implant. The low-frequency sound is transmitted through the Acoustic Component directly into the ear through the earpiece.
Remove batteries when they are fl at, or when the battery holder is to be stored for a period of time. Use only battery types recommended by your clinician or Cochlear Limited. Other types may not have suffi cient energy to allow your processor to either function properly or last for a long time.
Rechargeable BTE Controller Battery (A25) Replacing Bodyworn Controller batteries Your Bodyworn Controller holds two AAA batteries. Cochlear recommends rechargeable nickel/metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries, or disposable alkaline batteries. For optimum battery life of rechargeable batteries, use NiMH batteries of at least 800mAh capacity.
The excretion of wax inside the earpiece can reduce hearing performance. Two wax management systems are available from Cochlear that help to prevent wax from entering the earpiece: NoWax and WaxBuster. Your audiologist will help you to decide on the most suitable wax management system for your needs.
WaxBuster system You do not need to change the WaxBuster fi lter. Use the cleaning brush supplied by Cochlear on a daily basis to remove excess wax from the fi lter. Clean the fi lter with a dry cloth. If you think that there might be a problem with your WaxBuster fi lter, please contact your audiologist.
After each step, check if you hear any sound. If there is still a problem after you have performed the necessary actions, contact your clinician. Only a person authorised by Cochlear Limited should repair your processor. Help message...
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90/385/EEC on Active Implantable Medical Devices as last amended by EC Directive 93/68/EEC. Both systems were approved for CE-Mark according to Annex 2 by Notifi ed Body 0197; the Nucleus cochlear implant system in 1993, 1996, 2001, 2004 and ® 2005, and the Cochlear ™...
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A fi xing aid used to hold your processor in place behind the ear. Nucleus Cochlear Limited was established as a division of the Nucleus Group in 1981, and was the original startup company in Sydney. Nucleus is used as a brand name for much of the Cochlear product range.
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Sound Captures and codes sound which is then Processor transmitted through the coil to the cochlear implant. It consists of a Processing Unit, controller and coil. Telecoil The in-built telecoil allows you to receive signals from a hearing aid compatible telephone, a room fi...
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The global leader in implantable hearing solutions. Cochlear, the elliptical logo, Freedom, Hybrid, SmartSound, Mic Lock, Autosensitivity, Beam, Whisper and ACE are trademarks of Cochlear Limited. Nucleus is a registered trademark of Cochlear Limited. ADRO is a registered trademark of Dynamic Hearing Pty Ltd.
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