Bionics Harmony, Harmony Interactive Troubleshooting Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide

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Harmony™ Interactive Troubleshooting Guide

These guides have been created to systematically lead you

through active troubleshooting with the Harmony

™

Sound

Processor.

To use these guides simply review the choices and make

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The menu bar at the bottom of each page will provide you

with a way to return to your last selection should you get
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Harmony™ Sound Processor

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How do I………

• Check the device each day?

• Connect to an FM system?

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How to Verify the Child’s Device is Working

1. Is the PowerCel in place and fully charged?

• Sliding the PowerCel on the Processor module will turn the device on

• You should see 3-4 quick Orange blinks verifying the PowerCel is fully

charged

2. Is the Headpiece cable plugged into the processor module?

• Check to see the cable is not twisted or frayed

3. Is the Earhook properly positioned?

• To Attach: Align the Earhook flush with the Harmony and push to snap

in place. Gently pull back to confirm that the Earhook is secure.

• To Remove: Turn the Earhook slightly more than ¼ turn in either

direction until it comes off.

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How to Verify the Child’s Device is Working

4. Is the Program Selector in the desired position?

• The Harmony can store up to 3 programs (P1, P2, P3). The Program

Switch has three positions to represent each program. P1 is at the
bottom, P2 is in the middle and P3 is at the top.

5. Is the Volume Control in the 12 o’ Clock position?

6. Is the Processor in a comfortable position behind the ear?

• An Earmold, Huggie or Toupee Tape can be used to help secure the

processor on the child’s ear.

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How to Verify the Child’s Device is Working

7. Is the Headpiece positioned over the Implant (internal device)?

• You should feel the magnetic attraction

• You should also see the LED flash GREEN in response to loud sounds

8. Perform a Behavioral Listening Check

• Use the Ling Six Sound Check to verify that the child is able to detect all

aspects of speech.

• I am unsure how to perform this task, tell me more…

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Performing a Behavioral Listening Check

• Using the Ling Six Sounds (ah, ee, oo, sh, s and mm) you can

determine a cochlear implant’s effectiveness by verifying that the
child is able to detect all aspects of speech as the six sounds
encompass the frequency range of all phonemes.

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Connecting to an FM System

1. Ensure that you have the appropriate equipment.

• iConnect Earhook

• MLxS

• Transmitter

2. Ensure that the FM system is functioning appropriately

by listening to the FM system through an amplified
speaker or walkman-style earphones.

3. Make sure all components are turned off

4. Attach the iConnect Adapter Earhook and MLxS

module to the Harmony

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Connecting to an FM System

5. Insert a size 10 zinc air battery into the iConnect

6. Turn down the volume on the Harmony Processor

7. Turn on the FM transmitter, MLxS, and slide the

PowerCel onto the Harmony

8. Make sure the following settings are in place:

• 1 dot setting on the MLxS

• 50/50 mixing ratio on the Harmony Program

• Transmitter microphone in omni-directional mode

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Connecting to an FM System

9. Gradually turn up the volume on the Harmony

Processor

10.Assess performance:

• In quiet using an auditory only task

• Verify FM benefit by determining performance in noise –

CI+FM

• Perform daily functional checks and monitor

performance

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I need help troubleshooting the following:

• Child is NOT responding to Sound

• The Light (LED) on the Processor is Flashing

• Sound appears to be Intermittent

• Headpiece will not stay on

• Child’s voice sounds muffled or different

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Child is NOT responding to sound—

*Note you have verified no response with a behavioral listening check.

1. Verify the Sound Processor is ON

• Remember that sliding on the PowerCel turns the

processor on

2. Check your connections including PowerCel, Earhook

and Headpiece-Cable

• Make sure they are secure

3. Verify that the Volume Dial is in the 12 o’ clock position

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Child is NOT responding to sound—

*Note you have verified no response with a behavioral listening check.

4. Is the Headpiece positioned over the implant site?

• Busy children can knock it off and may not be able to put

it back in place.

5. Is your PowerCel charged and inserted properly?

• The LED will flash 3-4 quick Orange flashes letting you

know it is fully charged.

6. Are you using the appropriate program?

• You may need to check with the parent or audiologist for

this information.

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Child is NOT responding to sound—

*Note you have verified no response with a behavioral listening check.

7. Check the Microphone/System Status using the LED

• I would like to learn more about LED functionality

8. Replace the Headpiece/Cable

• You should keep spare equipment on hand

• To order equipment contact us now

9. Clean the contact on both your PowerCel and

Harmony Processor

• Learn how

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Harmony LED Functionality Chart

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Child is NOT responding to sound—

*Note you have verified no response with a behavioral listening check.

10.Remove any materials that may be covering the

microphone (i.e. Scarf, Hat, Headband)

11.Perform a test of the built in microphone using an

empty program slot

• Learn how

12.Try another audio input source

• Such as an Auxiliary Microphone or your Direct Connect

Earhook interfaced with an audio device (i.e., CD/MP3
player).

• Learn how

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Child is NOT responding to sound—

*Note you have verified no response with a behavioral listening check.

13.Check for visible damage on the processor

14.Contact the audiologist for further troubleshooting

• Contact us now!

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The Light (LED) on the Processor is Flashing….

1. What is the color of the flashing light?

• Orange (Battery)

• Green (Microphone)

• Red (Communication Error)

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Orange LED can mean the following:

1. PowerCel Status

• 3 to 4 quick flashes indicates the PowerCel is fully charged.

• 2 quick flashes indicates the PowerCel is sufficiently charged to

power the system.

• 1 quick flash indicates the PowerCel is nearly depleted

• 0 change the PowerCel immediately

2. Low Battery Indicator

• Steady Orange Light will emit when the PowerCel is near

depletion

3. Change Battery Indicator

• When the PowerCel is depleted to the point that it is unable to

support stimulation but not completely depleted, the orange light
will blink twice every 3 seconds and no sound will be transmitted

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Green LED can mean the following…

1. Microphone System Status

• A green light will flash in response to loud sounds

2. Microphone Test Mode

• A steady green light indicates an empty program slot is

available for microphone testing

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Red LED can mean the following…

1. Lock Status

• Blinks at 1 second intervals indicating no lock with the

implant

2. Intellink™

• Rapid blinks indicating wrong implant is connected

3. Error Conditions

• Steady light indicates a processor error

• Remove the PowerCel and re-insert it to reset the

processor

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Sound is intermittent:

1. Verify the Sound Processor is ON

• Remember that sliding on the PowerCel turns the

processor on

2. Check your connections including PowerCel, Earhook

and Headpiece-Cable

• Make sure they are secure

3. Verify that the Volume Dial is in the 12 o’ clock position

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4. Is the Headpiece positioned over the implant site?

• Busy children can knock it off and may not be able to put

it back in place.

5. Is your PowerCel charged and inserted properly?

• The LED will flash 3-4 quick Orange flashes letting you

know it is fully charged.

6. Are you using the appropriate program?

• You may need to check with the parent or audiologist for

this information.

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7. Check the Microphone/System Status using the LED

• I would like to learn more about LED functionality

8. Replace the Headpiece/Cable

• You should keep spare equipment on hand

• To order equipment contact us now

9. Clean the contact on both your PowerCel and

Harmony Processor

• Learn how

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Sound is intermittent—

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Harmony LED Functionality Chart

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10.Remove any materials that may be covering the

microphone (i.e. Scarf, Hat, Headband)

11.Perform a test of the built in microphone using an

empty program slot

• Learn how

12.Try another audio input source

• Such as an Auxiliary Microphone or your Direct Connect

Earhook interfaced with an audio device (i.e., CD/MP3
player).

• Learn how

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13.Check for visible damage on the processor

14.Contact the audiologist for further troubleshooting

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Headpiece will not stay on…..

1. CAUTION: adding too many magnets to the headpiece

may cause physical discomfort and can potentially damage
the skin around the implant site

2. How long has it been since surgery? Swelling is common

for 1-2 months following surgery.

3. If significant time had elapsed, you may try the following:

• Use of an earmold, huggie or toupee tape will help keep

the headpiece on as it will assist with the weight of the
processor so it does not pull the headpiece off.

• Other suggestions:

• Temporarily shave hair around the implant site

• Apply pressure to the headpiece with a headband,

baseball cap, etc.

• Refer to audiologist for further troubleshooting

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Child’s voice sounds muffled or distorted

1. Is the processor turned on?

2. Are the connections secure?

3. Is the Volume Control in the 12 o’ Clock position?

4. Verify the LED status

• Learn how

5. Perform a behavioral listening check

• Learn how

6. Perform test of the built-in Microphone

• Learn how

7. Refer back to “Sound is Intermittent” section for

additional steps

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Harmony LED Functionality Chart

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Performing a test of the built-in Microphone

1. Note: To assess the microphone, you will need to have

an empty program slot on the processor. You will also
need a Direct Connect system and an Audio Interface
Cable

2. Using the Mic Tester Headphones supplied by

Advanced Bionics attach to the Direct Connect

3. Set the program switch to an empty program slot (solid

green light/LED should emit)

4. Connect a charged PowerCel

5. Speak in a normal voice and monitor output

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Performing a Behavioral Listening Check

• Using the Ling Six Sounds (ah, ee, oo, sh, s and mm) you can

determine a cochlear implant’s effectiveness by verifying that the
child is able to detect all aspects of speech as the six sounds
encompass the frequency range of all phonemes.

Back

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Performing a test of the built-in Microphone

1. Note: To assess the microphone, you will need to have

an empty program slot on the processor. You will also
need a Direct Connect system and an Audio Interface
Cable

2. Using the Mic Tester Headphones supplied by

Advanced Bionics attach to the Direct Connect

3. Set the program switch to an empty program slot (solid

green light/LED should emit)

4. Connect a charged PowerCel

5. Speak in a normal voice and monitor output

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Performing a test of the built-in Microphone

1. Note: To assess the microphone, you will need to have

an empty program slot on the processor. You will also
need a Direct Connect system and an Audio Interface
Cable

2. Using the Mic Tester Headphones supplied by

Advanced Bionics attach to the Direct Connect

3. Set the program switch to an empty program slot (solid

green light/LED should emit)

4. Connect a charged PowerCel

5. Speak in a normal voice and monitor output

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How to Try another Audio Input Source

1. By connecting the direct connect system, audio

interface cable and either an auxiliary microphone or
portable listening device you can verify if the child can
receive sound through another sound source.

2. Should the child receive sound with another audio

source this verifies that the processor microphone is
not functioning.

3. Contact the family and/or managing audiologist for

further assistance.

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How to Try another Audio Input Source

1. By connecting the direct connect system, audio

interface cable and either an auxiliary microphone or
portable listening device you can verify if the child can
receive sound through another sound source.

2. Should the child receive sound with another audio

source this verifies that the processor microphone is
not functioning.

3. Contact the family and/or managing audiologist for

further assistance.

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Cleaning the Processor and PowerCel Contacts

1. To prevent intermittent operation of the Processor, contacts
on both the PowerCel and Processor should be kept free
from dirt, dust, perspiration or moisture.

2. Clean the contacts with a soft bristle brush (a hearing aid
brush is best) at least once a month.

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Cleaning the Processor and PowerCel Contacts

1. To prevent intermittent operation of the Processor, contacts
on both the PowerCel and Processor should be kept free
from dirt, dust, perspiration or moisture.

2. Clean the contacts with a soft bristle brush (a hearing aid
brush is best) at least once a month.

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1. Speak to an Audiologist to ask further questions

2. Learn more on-line about the Harmony Processor

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Speak to an Audiologist

Please call us for further assistance:

• Hours of Operation: 5 AM to 5 PM PST

[phone] US and Canada
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Speak to an Audiologist

Please call us for further assistance:

• Hours of Operation: 5 AM to 5 PM PST

[phone] US and Canada
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[phone] ext. 2101

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Speak to an Audiologist

Please call us for further assistance:

• Hours of Operation: 5 AM to 5 PM PST

[phone] US and Canada
[phone] TTY
[phone] ext. 2101

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Speak to an Audiologist

Please call us for further assistance:

• Hours of Operation: 5 AM to 5 PM PST

[phone] US and Canada
[phone] TTY
[phone] ext. 2101

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