Protocol Settings For Dpoae (Dp Menu) - Interacoustics OtoRead Instructions For Use Manual

3.18.9

Protocol settings for DPOAE (DP menu)

General
3.18.9.1
The DP protocol settings menu is reserved for those devices purchased as either a Standard or Clinical
version. Screener and Screener Plus versions of the OtoRead
the default screening protocol's parameters cannot be changed.
The DP protocol settings menu permits modification of the test parameters and detection criteria for the
customizable DP protocols. Changes to protocols should be made only by qualified personnel. If you are not
familiar with the parameters and how changing them can affect test outcomes, do not attempt to change the
protocols.
The OtoRead comes with pre-programmed protocol settings. See Appendix C for the manufacturer
TM
settings of these protocols. Test protocol changes are saved in the non-volatile memory so the settings will
be retained even when the battery is temporarily discharged .
Customizing a test protocol
3.18.9.2
To enter the DPOAE Menu:
1. Press the CHANGE key at the Main menu.
2. Using the CHANGE keys, select the DPOAE protocol you want to customize (the 'DP 4s' protocol is
not customizable).
3. Press the SETUP key at the Protocol menu.
4. At M1 (Date and time settings menu) the pulsing arrow appears. Hold down the
seconds until the 'READY' light (green LED) turns off.
5. At M2 (Device settings menu) the pulsing arrow appears again. Hold down the
seconds until the 'READY' light (green LED) turns off.
6. The device is now in the DP menu (indicated by DP in the top left corner of the screen).
From the DP menu, you can now scroll through the available protocol parameters using the
and make changes by using the LEFT or RIGHT keys.
Changing the levels (L1 and L2)
3.18.9.3
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The DP protocol settings menu can be recognized by the
abbreviation 'DP' in the top left corner.
The Level L1 refers to the stimulus level of the primary tone f1
(frequency 1). The Level L2 refers to the stimulus level of the primary
tone f2 (frequency 2). The intensity of the primary tones (L1, L2) may
be changed to any level between 40 dB SPL and 70 dB SPL. The L1
and L2 stimulus levels can be changed in 1 dB increments by
pressing the CHANGE keys.
Typical L1 and L2 levels in DPOAE testing are L1 = 65 and L2 = 55
dB SPL.
device do not have access to this menu as
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CHANGE key for 3
CHANGE key for 3
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