Cochlear SPrint Sound Processor Manuel d'utilisateur

User Manualfor the SPrintTMspeech processorand accessoriesPart Number: N02210F Issue 4April 2002N02210F ISS4 DO2.qxd 24/4/02 1:12 PM Page 1

10 ◆ SPrint User Manual• detachable battery cases; a standard two batterycase and a smaller one battery case as analternative• an optional button lock

SPrint User Manual ◆ 11• The Select button ( ) provides access to thebutton lock, the microphone sensitivity and thevolume controls (provided your cli

12 ◆ SPrint User ManualTransmitting CoilThe transmitting coil is attached to the microphoneby the transmitting cable and is held securely inplace by m

SPrint User Manual ◆ 13Figure 4: The HS8 headsetCablesThe HS8 headset cable and the HS8 transmittingcable are described below. Both cables come in ava

14 ◆ SPrint User ManualHigh Energy NiCad ChargerThe High Energy NiCad Charger recharges thenickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries supplied for usewith the sp

SPrint User Manual ◆ 15TV/Hi-Fi CableTV/Hi-Fi cable is for use with equipment that ispowered from a wall outlet, particularly a TV,stereo or personal

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Using the SystemAt the initial programming session, your clinicianwill help you set up your speech processor andheadset using the following procedure:

Fitting the Speech ProcessorChanging the Battery Case The speech processor comes fitted with a two battery case. Cochlear also supplies analternative

4. Slide the replacement battery case along therunner at the base of the speech processor untilit clicks into position.Inserting the batteriesBefore i

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Wearing the Speech ProcessorYou may choose to wear your speech processor invarious ways:• attached to your belt or waistband using thebelt clip on the

Fitting the HeadsetAssembling the HeadsetWhen assembling the headset, do not pull on theheadset or transmitting cables – grasp only theconnectors. If

2. Plug the orange connector on the headset cable(A) into the orange socket at the bottom of themicrophone case.3. Plug the transmitting cable (B) int

Connecting the Headset to the Speech Processor1. Turn off the speech processor.2. Hold the speech processor with one hand andput your thumbnail in the

Wearing the HeadsetHook the microphone ear hook over your ear andplace the transmitting coil over the implant.Locking the microphone coverCochlear sup

To hold the transmitting coil more firmly againstyour head, turn the magnet in the coil clockwise.Be careful that this change does not cause skinirrit

(60 cm) headset cable for children, but shortercables are also available.You may wish to carry a spare headset andtransmitting cable with you.A small

Turning on the Speech ProcessorPress the On/Off ( ) button to turn on the speechprocessor. The speech processor takes about asecond to perform its sta

Adjusting the Listening ControlsThe speech processor features both a microphonesensitivity and a volume control.• The microphone sensitivity controls

The speech processor also displays the signal levelpicked up by the microphone in a 12 segmentmeter. The meter fluctuates according to the levelof sou

SPrint User Manual ◆ 3ContentsIntroductionUnderstanding the Cochlear Implant System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8The SPrint Speech Proce

Adjusting the VolumeIf you use the volume control, the speech processordisplays a small triangle at the top of the LCDpanel. Underneath, the LCD panel

Changing Speech Processor SettingsThe speech processor has three features that yourclinician may enable during programming. Theyare:Button lockThe but

Button LockTo lock the buttons, press and hold down theSelect Button ( ) for several seconds until thebutton lock symbol ( ) appears on the LCD panela

corresponding to the program number, that is, 1ping = P1, 2 pings = P2, etc.Other buttons (1 ping)The speech processor emits a single ping each timeyo

Press down repeatedly to cycle through thefollowing options as shown in the diagram below:1. Public and personal alarms off.2. Public alarm on ( ).3.

Replacing and Recharging BatteriesThe speech processor is powered by one or two AA batteries. Cochlear recommends using onlyhigh energy rechargeable b

Using NiMH batteriesFor best use of NiMH batteries:• Do not mix fully charged batteries with partlycharged batteries.• Do not recharge high energy NiM

Replacing the BatteriesTo replace the batteries:1. Turn off the speech processor.2. Put your thumbnail in the battery cover releaselatch. Slide the la

Do not leave dead batteries in the speech processoras they may leak corrosive fluids and seriouslydamage the speech processor.Recharging NiCd Batterie

The indicator light above the slot turns redwhen you insert the battery with the correctpolarity. If you insert the battery incorrectly, theindicator

4 ◆ SPrint User ManualChecking the Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . .

For best use of the battery charger:1. If a power failure interrupts the charging,remove and reinsert the battery to reactivate thetiming circuit.2. D

Figure 10: External input socketNote:Connect the personal audio cable only toequipment powered by batteries. Toconnect the speech processor to ACpower

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SPrint User Manual ◆ 43Using the AccessoriesUsing the Lapel MicrophoneThe lapel microphone can improve communicationin noisy environments. Contact you

44 ◆ SPrint User ManualUSING THE ACCESSORIESSecuring the Headset CableYou can use the lapel clip to hold the headset cableto your clothes.1. Remove th

SPrint User Manual ◆ 45USING THE ACCESSORIES3. Gently pull the cable through the jaws of theclip to fit in the same slot as the rubber band.4. Attach

46 ◆ SPrint User ManualUSING THE ACCESSORIES3. Measure the length of tubing required to fitunder the ear lobe allowing for approximately 4 in (5 mm) o

SPrint User Manual ◆ 47USING THE ACCESSORIESListening on the TelephoneTelephone AdaptorThe Nucleus®telephone adaptor (for body wornprocessors) is used

48 ◆ SPrint User ManualUSING THE ACCESSORIESInstalling your telephone adaptor Figure 12: Installing the telephone adaptor1. Unplug the telephone hands

SPrint User Manual ◆ 49USING THE ACCESSORIESchecked by lifting the telephone handset andlistening for the dial tone through your cochlearimplant.7. Tr

FiguresFigure 1: Front view of the SPrint speech processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Figure 2: Controls on the speech processor . . . . . . . . .

50 ◆ SPrint User ManualUSING THE ACCESSORIESYour telephone service provider may beable to provide you with informationabout whether it is possible to

SPrint User Manual ◆ 51USING THE ACCESSORIES5. If a clear signal is not received, reposition thetelecoil on the handset to improve the clarity.Using t

52 ◆ SPrint User ManualUSING THE ACCESSORIESFM Cable: SPrintA Cochlear FM cable is used to transfer audiosignals from a commercially available FM syst

SPrint User Manual ◆ 53USING THE ACCESSORIESTo connect an FM cable to your SPrint, follow thesteps below.1. Check that the FM system is working. To do

54 ◆ SPrint User Manual11. Adjust the sensitivity of the SPrint to controlthe level of environmental sound.12. To listen to the FM system only, set th

SPrint User Manual ◆ 55To connect the TV/Hi-Fi cable:1. Turn off the speech processor and the externalaudio equipment.2. Plug the cable connector mark

• To hear less environmental sound and morefrom the audio equipment, press the Down( ) button.Note:Like other consumer electrical andcommunication equ

3. Plug the cable connector labelled ‘WALK 1’ intothe output socket on your personal stereo.4. Turn the speech processor on and select theappropriate

58 ◆ SPrint User ManualFigure 14: Connecting the monitor earphonesTo connect the monitor earphones:1. Leave the SPrint turned on.2. Align the earphone

SPrint User Manual ◆ 59Checking the Transmitting CoilThe signal check can be used to check that thetransmitting coil is sending a signal across the sk

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60 ◆ SPrint User Manual• If the signal check still does not illuminate,change the transmitting cable. Hold thesignal check over the transmitting coil

SPrint User Manual ◆ 61Caring for the SystemStoring the SPrintTMSpeech ProcessorWhen you are not using your SPrint™speechprocessor, store it in the st

62 ◆ SPrint User ManualCARING FOR THE SYSTEMKeeping the SPrint Speech Processor DryIf you live in a humid environment, or perspireheavily, excess mois

SPrint User Manual ◆ 63CARING FOR THE SYSTEMIf you drop your speech processor into water, takethe following steps to minimise damage:• Remove the batt

64 ◆ SPrint User ManualCARING FOR THE SYSTEMHeadset function check1. Turn on the speech processor and ensure thecoil is directly over the cochlear imp

SPrint User Manual ◆ 65SymptomsThe Read Manual ( ) and Service Required( ) symbols are displayedIf the LCD panel displays the Read Manual andService R

66 ◆ SPrint User ManualIf you have the personal alarm enabled, it willsound four short pings each minute when thebatteries in your speech processor ar

SPrint User Manual ◆ 67meter while you speak. If the meter worksnormally when you speak, and theenvironment is quiet, turn up themicrophone sensitivit

68 ◆ SPrint User Manual• quick changes of topic in conversation• difficulty in lipreading the speaker, due to poorposition of the speaker or poor ligh

SPrint User Manual ◆ 69of EMI may not be readily visible. If you hearintermittent buzzing or distorted speech, look forelectronic equipment that may b

IntroductionThis manual is for users of the SPrint™SpeechProcessor, which is part of the Nucleus®24cochlear implant system. The SPrint is used withthe

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SPrint User Manual ◆ 71Warnings and PrecautionsThis section describes the warnings andprecautions that apply to your cochlear implantsystem. Read this

72 ◆ SPrint User Manualdamage to the implant. Bipolar electrosurgicalinstruments may be used on the head and neckof patients. However, the cautery ele

SPrint User Manual ◆ 73Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) iscontraindicated except under the circumstancesdescribed belo

74 ◆ SPrint User ManualLoss of Residual HearingInsertion of the electrode into the cochlea will resultin complete loss of residual hearing in the impl

SPrint User Manual ◆ 75durable but must be treated with care. The speechprocessor must not be opened by anyone otherthan Cochlear’s qualified service

reason, recipients should carry the CochlearImplant Patient Identification Card with them at alltimes.Electrostatic DischargeA discharge of static ele

General InformationSPrintTMSpeech Processor SpecificationsDimensions:4.1 x 2.6 x 0.9 in. (103 x 67 x 23 mm) with twobatteries)Weight:~ 4 ozs/114 g (wi

Transmission frequency:5.0 MHzEquipment classification:The speech processor is internally poweredequipment type B, with an F type applied part.IP44:De

Current supply:6 V DC, 500 mAAC AdaptorOutput required:6 V DC, 500 mACaution:Be sure to use an AC adaptor that iscompatible with the standard powerout

8 ◆ SPrint User ManualThis manual is intended for use by adult andadolescent implant users. It may also assistcaregivers, teachers and other adults in

RegistrationIn accordance with international practice andregulatory legislation, each component of thecochlear implant system is shipped with aregistr

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SPrint User Manual ◆ 83Nucleus is a registered trademark of Cochlear Limited.SPrint is a trademark of Cochlear Limited.The Nucleus®24 cochlear implant

SPrint User Manual ◆ 9Figure 1: Front view of the SPrint speech processorFeaturesThe speech processor incorporates the followingfeatures, designed to