Cochlear CP81000 User Manual

When a battery module is recharging, the indicator light corresponding to the battery module being recharged is orange. Once a battery module is fully recharged, the indicator light is green. For more information, see the following section.

Understanding battery charger indicator lights

The battery charger has a mains power indicator light and four individual indicator lights corresponding to the four battery charger sockets (see table below).

Battery charger socket light What it means

Steady orange

Rechargeable battery module is recharging.

Steady green

Rechargeable battery module is fully recharged.

Flashing orange

Indicates a problem with the rechargeable battery module being recharged.

Does not light up Indicates a general fault. This could

mean:

Rechargeable battery module • is not properly placed in the battery charger.

There is no power.•

When recharging the rechargeable battery module, the battery charger mains power indicator light is green.

General warnings and precautions for handling batteries and the battery charger

Batteries

Do not recharge disposable batteries.•

When using disposable batteries, only use P675 zinc air • batteries. Other types may not have sufﬁ cient energy to allow

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your processor to operate for a long time. Cochlear does not recommend the use of silver oxide or alkaline batteries.

Change both disposable batteries at the same time. It only takes • one low or empty battery to stop your processor from working.

Do not mix brands or battery types (e.g. zinc air with silver oxide). •

Remove disposable batteries from your processor when they • are empty, or when storing the battery holder or processor for a period of time. Empty batteries may leak corrosive ﬂ uids and cause damage if left inside the battery module for extended periods.

If a battery has leaked ﬂ uid, do not allow the ﬂ uid or liquid to • come into contact with skin or eyes. If contact is made, wash with a lot of water and seek medical attention. It is always a good idea to wash your hands after you have handled batteries.

Store batteries separately to avoid them from shorting each other.•

Batteries can be harmful if chewed or swallowed. If chewed • or swallowed, seek prompt medical attention at the nearest emergency centre or Poisons Information Centre.

Make sure that batteries are kept out of reach of young children. • Do not let children replace batteries without adult supervision.

Carry spare batteries in a closed plastic bag. Batteries could short • circuit and discharge if they come into contact with each other or any metallic objects (e.g. coins, hair clips, etc.).

Do not expose batteries to heat (e.g. never leave batteries in • sunlight, behind a window or in a car).

Store batteries in a cool dry place.•

Never immerse batteries in water. •

Do not deform batteries. •

Do not drop batteries on hard surfaces. •

Never dispose of batteries in ﬁ re.•

After storing rechargeable battery modules for an extended period, • it may be necessary to recharge them.

Only use the battery charger supplied by Cochlear to recharge • rechargeable battery modules.

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When rechargeable battery modules no longer last for a • reasonable period of time, dispose of them carefully, in accordance with local regulations.

Battery charger

Avoid touching the battery charger connectors and contacts.•

Do not let children use the battery charger without adult • supervision.

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Using audio accessories with your processor

Cochlear supplies a range of audio accessories to help optimise hearing in different listening environments. You can connect the following audio accessories to your processor:

Cochlear•

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Nucleus® CP800 Series Lapel Microphone, to improve

communication in noisy environments (e.g. meetings).

To use the Lapel Microphone, connect the processor end of the Lapel Microphone cable to your processor audio accessory socket and place the other end near the sound source.

Figure 11: Sound source end (1) and processor end (2) of the Lapel Microphone

Freedom•

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Monitor Earphones for use by another person (with unaided hearing) to check that you can hear sound from the following sound sources:

Microphones.•

Telecoil.•

Microphones and telecoil together.•

Monitor earphones do not indicate the quality of the sound heard by the recipient.

Figure 12: Freedom Monitor Earphones

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Nucleus® CP800 Series Personal Audio Cable for connecting a battery-powered sound source (e.g. portable CD player) to your processor. The Personal Audio Cable produces monophonic sound.

To use the Personal Audio Cable, connect the processor end of the cable to your processor and the other end to the battery-powered sound source. Do not use the Personal Audio Cable to directly connect to a mains powered sound source (e.g. TV).

Figure 13: Sound source end (1) and processor end (2) of the Personal Audio Cable

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Nucleus® CP800 Series Bilateral Personal Audio Cable for connecting a battery powered sound source to two processors (bilateral use). Use the shorter side of the cable for the left ear and the longer side for the right ear. The cables are marked "L" (left) and "R" (right) to avoid mixing them up. The Bilateral Personal Audio Cable produces both monophonic and stereophonic sound, depending on the sound system.

To use the Bilateral Personal Audio Cable, connect the processor end of the cable to your processors and the other end to the battery-powered sound source. Do not use the Bilateral Personal Audio Cable to directly connect to a mains powered sound source.

Figure 14: Sound source end (1) and processor end (2) of the Bilateral Personal Audio

Cable

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Nucleus® CP800 Series Mains Isolation Cable for connecting the Personal Audio Cable or Bilateral Personal Audio

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Cable to a mains powered sound source (e.g. TV). The Mains Isolation Cable provides electrical protection from mains power.

Figure 15: Mains Isolation Cable

FM Cables, to send sound signals from a commercially available • FM listening system to your processor. FM systems are wireless communication systems that help enhance hearing performance and speech understanding in certain environments (e.g. noisy environments, at school, etc.). For information on available FM cables, contact your clinician. You can also refer to the FM cable packaging for a list of available FM cables.

To use an FM Cable, connect the processor end of the cable to your processor and the other end to the FM listening system.

Figure 16: FM listening system end (1) and processor end (2) of the FM Cable

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Nucleus® CP800 Series Freedom™ Accessory Adaptor for connecting some audio accessories (FM Cables and Freedom Monitor Earphones) to your processor.

Figure 17: Freedom Accessory Adaptor

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Only use audio accessories supplied by Cochlear. All CP800 series accessories are compatible with the CP810 sound processor. Certain accessories may not be available in all countries. Please contact your clinician or local Cochlear ofﬁ ce for conﬁ rmation.

You may also want to try commercially available assisted listening devices (e.g. FM systems). For more information, contact your clinician.

Connecting and disconnecting audio accessories

All CP800 series audio accessories connect directly to your processor. Freedom accessories can be connected to the Freedom Accessory Adaptor.

To connect an audio accessory to your processor:

Carefully lift the accessory 1. socket cover of your processor with a screw driver.

Place your ﬁ ngers over the 2. ﬁ nger grips on the audio accessory cable.

Align the audio accessory 3. connector with the accessory socket.

Gently push the audio accessory connector into the accessory 4. socket.

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To connect a Freedom accessory using the Freedom Accessory Adaptor:

Connect the audio accessory to the Freedom Accessory Adaptor. 1. Ensure that you connect the audio accessory to the Freedom Accessory Adaptor before connecting it to your processor.

Connect the other end of the Freedom Accessory Adaptor to the 2. processor accessory socket.

To use the Mains Isolation Cable:

Connect the Personal Audio Cable or the Bilateral Personal Audio 1. Cable to your processor.

Connect the Mains Isolation Cable to the Personal Audio Cable or 2. the Bilateral Personal Audio Cable.

Plug the other end of the Mains Isolation Cable into the mains 3. powered sound source, e.g. TV.

Figure 18: Mains powered sound source end (1) and Personal/Bilateral Personal Audio

Cable end (2) of the Mains Isolation Cable

When you connect an audio accessory, your processor automatically detects it. When you are not using the audio accessory, you can disconnect it from the processing unit.

To connect the Freedom Monitor Earphones:

Ensure that your processor is turned on.1.

Connect the Freedom Monitor Earphones to the Freedom 2. Accessory Adaptor.

Lift the accessory socket cover of your processor and connect the 3. other end of the Freedom Accessory Adaptor to the accessory socket.

If you wish to test an accessory, connect it to the Freedom 4. Monitor Earphones.

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Changing from an audio accessory to microphones

You can change from using an audio accessory to using the microphones only, while leaving the audio accessory attached.

To change from using an audio accessory to using the microphones, press the upper button. A single long ﬂ ash of green conﬁ rms that the microphones are enabled.

Changing from microphones to audio accessory

To change back from using the microphones to using the audio accessory, press the upper button again. A single long ﬂ ash of green conﬁ rms that the audio accessory is enabled.

General warnings and precautions for the use of audio accessories

Always use the Mains Isolation Cable when connecting the • Personal Audio Cable or the Bilateral Personal Audio Cable to:

A mains powered sound source (e.g. TV).•

A battery powered sound source connected to mains power • (e.g. while connected to a PC for charging).

The Freedom Accessory Adaptor is a small part and can be a • choking hazard if swallowed. Cochlear does not recommend the use of this part by children aged three years or younger.

When using audio accessories, your processor will not be protected • from water or dust penetration. For information on how to protect your processor from water and dust penetration, see Caring for your processor.

Do not use excessive force when connecting or disconnecting • audio accessories.

Do not twist the accessory socket cover or pull or bend it too hard.•

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Using sound processor covers

You can use sound processor covers to personalise your processor. They can also help protect your processor from scratches. Sound processor covers are available from Cochlear in a choice of colours and designs to suit different lifestyles.

Attaching sound processor covers

To attach a sound processor cover to your processor:

Hold your processor in 1. one hand and the sound processor cover in the other hand as shown.

Gently slide the sound 2. processor cover upwards until it ﬁ ts into place.

Sound processor covers cannot be used with the Compact Rechargeable Battery Module or the Snugﬁ t.

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Removing sound processor covers

To remove the sound processor cover from your processor:

Hold your processor as 1. shown.

Slide the sound processor 2. cover away from your processor. Pushing on the bottom of your processor with the thumb will help slide the cover away from your processor.

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Caring for your processor

Your processor is a medical device requiring good care and maintenance to ensure that it provides optimal hearing performance. This section provides guidance on how to take care of your processor.

Wearing your processor in cold or hot temperatures

Your processor is designed to work in cold or hot temperatures. Generally, in cold temperatures your body heat is sufﬁ cient to keep your processor warm and working well. In very cold weather, wear a hat or headband over your processor.

When you are not wearing your processor, do not leave it in very hot areas (e.g. in direct sunlight, behind a window, in a car, etc.).

For information on operation and storage temperatures for your processor, see Technical information, Environmental Conditions.

Protecting your processor from dust and water damage

To protect your processor from dust and water damage, it is important that you follow the guidance provided in this section.

When using a rechargeable battery module, your processor has a dust and water damage protection rating of IP57. This protects the processor against the following:

Penetration of solid foreign objects greater than or equal to 1.0 • mm diameter.

Failure from dust penetration.•

Failure from temporary immersion in water. •

When using the standard battery module (disposable batteries), your processor will have a protection rating of IP44. This protects the processor against the following:

Penetration of solid foreign objects greater than or equal to 1.0 • mm diameter.

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