Clarion Platinum Sound Processor User Manual
Platinum Sound
Processor
™
User Guide
Advanced Bionics® Corporation
12740 San Fernando Road
Sylmar, California 91342-3728
www.cochlearimplant.com
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Contents
I. Platinum Sound Processor................... 1
Volume Control.......................................................... 1
Sensitivity Control...................................................... 2
Headpiece Jack......................................................... 2
Dual Color LED Indicator........................................... 2
Audible Alarm ............................................................ 3
Auxiliary Jack ............................................................ 4
II. Headpiece & Cable ................................ 5
Single-Unit Headpiece............................................... 5
Color Caps ................................................................ 5
Headpiece Clip .......................................................... 6
Cable ......................................................................... 8
III. Batteries & Battery Charger ................. 9
Battery Replacement................................................. 9
Battery Charger ....................................................... 11
IV. Accessories ......................................... 13
Platinum Sound Processor Kit................................. 13
Carrying Cases........................................................ 13
Auxiliary Microphone ............................................... 16
Telecoil Pickup ........................................................ 16
Telephone Adapter.................................................. 17
Headpiece Microphone Tester Earphones.............. 18
Other External Auditory Input Devices .................... 18
V. Using the CLARION Platinum Sound
Processor.............................................. 19
Getting Started ........................................................ 19
Adjusting for Background Noise .............................. 20
Using the Telephone ............................................... 20
VI. Troubleshooting Guide ....................... 22
No sound heard; no response from user................. 22
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User hears static ....................................................22
Headpiece falls off..................................................23
Headpiece or Processor gets wet ..........................23
Performing a System Check...................................24
Replacing Components..........................................26
Troubleshooting Action Table ................................29
VII. Caring for Your Cochlear Implant
System................................................ 30
Cleaning .................................................................30
Processor Protection..............................................30
Implant Protection ..................................................31
VIII. Future Product Improvements ......... 32
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Labeling
Below is a sample of the labeling on the package of the Processor.
The symbols below are used on the labeling for the product and for
transportation, and their meanings are as follows:
CAUTION:
Federal law restricts this device to sale, distribution
and use by or on the order of a physician.
European Community Mark of Conformity
Authorized to affix the CE Mark in 1995
REF
Model Number
SN
Serial Number
See Instructions
for Use
Store at
temperatures
between 0° C and
+50° C
Fragile
XX-XXXX
Date of
Manufacture
Type of
Protection: BF
Do not get wet
EN60601-1 Classification Information:
Ordinary Construction
Continuous Operation
MODEL AB-7250
Platinum Series™
PLATINUM SOUND PROCESSOR
!" Platinum Processore Sonoro
!" Platinum Procesador de Sonido
!" Platinum Soundprozessor
!" Platinum Processeur de Son
MODEL AB-7250
SERIAL: #XXXXXX
6025271-001 Rev A
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The contents of the Platinum Sound Processor Kit are as follows:
Qty Description Model No.
1 Processor AB-7250
4 Rechargeable Battery Packs
with Covers
AB-7500
1 AA Battery Compartment w/
Cover
AB-7510
1 Battery Charger AB-7600
1 Power Supply AB-7610
1 Power Cord AB-7620, 7630, 7635 or 7640
1 Auxiliary Microphone AB-7700
1 Adult: Leather Carrying
Case - Black
AB-7420 -01
1 Adult: Sport Carrying Case -
Tan
AB-7430-15
1 Child: Harness Case - Tan AB-7440-15
Child: Sport Carrying Case -
Purple
AB-7430-70
1 Telephone Adapter AB-8750
1 Telecoil Pickup AB-7750
1 Child: Headpiece Microphone
Tester Earphones
AB-7760
1 Headpiece AB-7300
2 Headpiece Cables MMT-5401R,
MMT-5401RB,
MMT-5402R,
MMT-5402RB,
MMT-5403R,
MMT-5403RB,
MMT-5404R,
MMT-5404RB,
MMT-5405R or
MMT-5405RB
1 User Reference Binder AB-8100
Platinum Sound Processor 1
I. Platinum Sound Processor
Your audiologist will explain and demonstrate the adjustable
patient controls and features of the Platinum Series Processor.
The program switch, on the left side of the control panel, is used to
turn the Processor on and off, to select one of three programs, and
to test the headpiece microphone. The dots on the control panel
represent different sound processing strategies or variations of a
single sound processing strategy that may be programmed into the
Processor by the clinician. ! represents program No. 1, !!
represents program No. 2, and represents program No. 3. Your
audiologist will determine how many programs are appropriate. The
! position represents the headpiece microphone tester function.
Volume Control
The volume control ( ) located to the right of the program
switch, allows the user to adjust the loudness level of the Processor.
Turning the control to the left (toward the smaller end of the scale)
decreases the volume.
Program Switch
Headpiece Jack
Volume Sensitivity
LED Indicator
!
!!
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Turning the control to the right (toward the larger end of the scale)
increases the volume. During your programming session, your
Processor will be adjusted so that the indicator on the volume
control when positioned halfway along the scale (12:00 position) on
the control panel represents the Most Comfortable Loudness level.
Sensitivity Control
The sensitivity control (!!!!!), located to the right of the volume
control, determines the quietest level of sound that will be picked up
from the environment by the microphone. Turning the control to the
left decreases the sensitivity so that softer sounds are not picked up
by the microphone. This may help eliminate background noise.
Turning the control to the right increases the sensitivity so that softer
or more distant sounds can be picked up by the microphone.
Headpiece Jack
The headpiece jack is located to the right of the sensitivity control.
The cable, which connects the Processor to the Headpiece, is
inserted here.
Dual Color LED Indicator
The LED (Light-Emitting Diode) indicator is a light located on the
control panel adjacent to the headpiece jack. The LED has three
primary functions: battery charge status, lock status, and
microphone/system status. Depending on the function, the LED will
illuminate with either a red or a green light. When the Processor is
turned on, the LED light will first indicate battery charge status,
followed by lock status. The microphone/system status may be
checked once lock has been obtained.
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1. Battery Charge Status
When the Processor program switch is turned from the off (o)
position to positions !, !!, or , the red LED light will blink as
follows:
! Up to 4 quick blinks indicate that the battery is fully charged.
! 2 to 3 quick blinks indicate that the battery is sufficiently charged
to power the system.
! 1 quick blink indicates that the battery charge is nearly depleted.
To check the battery charge status while the Processor is in
operation, turn the Processor off and then back on to any program
position. The red LED light sequence will indicate the battery
charge status.
2. Lock Status
When the Processor program switch is turned from the off (o)
position to positions !, !!, or , and the battery charge sequence is
complete, the red LED indicator begins to flash approximately once
per second to indicate lock status. Flashing will continue until the
headpiece is properly positioned on the head. Once the headpiece is
transmitting to the implant, the flashing will stop, signifying that the
system is sending information correctly.
3. Microphone/System Status
When the battery and lock sequences are complete, microphone and
system status can be verified. The green LED indicator will flicker
in response to loud sounds presented near the microphone, verifying
that the microphone is receiving sound, data is being transmitted to
the implant and the Processor is receiving information back from the
implant. Increasing the sensitivity will cause the green LED to flash
in response to softer sounds, while decreasing the sensitivity will
require more intense sounds for the LED to react. The green light is
not expected to illuminate continuously during everyday use,
especially if the user is in a quiet environment.
Audible Alarm
!
!!
!
!!
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The audible alarm is an optional feature that can be activated at the
time of programming. It is designed primarily for children in order to
alert parents and teachers when the system is not transmitting sound
to the implant or the battery is near depletion. If the child’s headpiece
falls off the head, the Processor will begin to beep and the red LED
will flash. When data is again being transmitted, the alarm will stop.
Additionally, when the battery is near depletion and cannot power the
Processor, the alarm will emit a continuous tone until the battery dies
or is replaced.
Auxiliary Jack
The auxiliary jack is located on the side of the Processor near the
control panel. The auxiliary microphone, telecoil pickup and
telephone adapter provided with the CLARION System are connected
here. This jack is also used to connect other external auditory input
sources, such as battery-powered FM systems, tape recorders,
television audio amplifiers or other assistive listening devices.
When the program switch is in the ! position, the headpiece
microphone tester earphones are connected here. These earphones
allow a subjective listening assessment of the quality of the sound as
it is received by the headpiece microphone. Also, intermittencies in
the headpiece cable may be detected.
Your Platinum Sound Processor should be serviced only at Advanced
Bionics. Do not attempt to open or repair the processor.
Unauthorized opening of the processor will void the warranty.
Headpiece & Cable 5
II. Headpiece & Cable
Single-Unit Headpiece
CLARION’s single-unit headpiece integrates the system’s
microphone and transmitter in an attractive headpiece, which is
easily worn behind the ear.
Your headpiece is held in place by a magnet, which lines up with an
internal magnet that is located in the implant. When placing the
headpiece on your head, the headpiece centers itself as the two
magnets attract each other. If the headpiece does not couple with the
implant correctly, the red LED indicator (on the Processor) will flash
once per second (and the alarm will sound if this feature is activated)
when the Processor is turned on until lock is obtained. The
headpiece comes with an adjustable magnetic strength. Your
audiologist will determine the most appropriate magnetic strength
for you at the time of programming.
The microphone in the headpiece is located behind the hole on the
color cap. When the auxiliary microphone is in use, this built-in
microphone may remain on or shut off depending on how your
system is programmed by your audiologist. The jack that connects
the cable to the headpiece is located at the bottom of the headpiece.
Your headpiece should be serviced only at Advanced Bionics. Do
not attempt to open or repair the headpiece base. Unauthorized
opening of the headpiece base will void the warranty.
Color Caps
Your Platinum Headpiece comes with six interchangeable color
caps, a Headpiece Color Cap Removal Tool to change the Color
Cap, and a Headpiece Clip.
NOTE: The Headpiece magnet(s) are located under the Color Cap.
Be careful not to lose the magnet(s) when changing the Color Caps.
Felt disks are included with the Headpiece to secure the magnets in
place and prevent rattling.
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Changing the Platinum Headpiece Color Cap:
1. Open the Headpiece by inserting the Headpiece Color Cap Removal
Tool into the slot above the headpiece cable connector and pushing the
tool straight back to lift the color cap as shown below.
2. Close the Headpiece by carefully aligning the Headpiece Color Cap on
the Headpiece and pressing both parts together to snap them back into
place.
Headpiece Clip
Attaching the Clip to the Headpiece:
1. Open the Headpiece as per Changing the Platinum Headpiece Color
Cap instructions above.
Headpiece Color Cap Removal Tool
Cable connector
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2. Position the clip so that the flexible metal hinge fits between grip tabs
on the headpiece cap – from the bottom view, approximately the 2:00
position for a left side implant or the 10:00 position for a right side
implant.
3. Carefully fit the Headpiece Color Cap
over the clip’s hinge and snap it back
into place.
Using the Headpiece with the Clip:
1. Hold the hair over the implant flat
to the skull with the index finger of
one hand.
2. Grip the headpiece and open the
clip between your fingers and
thumb as shown.
3. Guide the clip along the skin
and under the hair, then release
when the headpiece is positioned
over the implant.
Note: The clip works best when it is placed perpendicular to the
direction of the hair (see photo step 1).
Hinge
Clip direction
Hair
direction
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