Clarion Platinum Sound Processor - Manuals

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 th...

2 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide 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 t...

Platinum Sound Processor 3 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 bat...

4 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide 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 ...

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 mag...

6 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide 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 ...

Headpiece & Cable 7 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 ...

8 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide Cable The cable connects the headpiece to the Processor and provides the pathway for relaying information between the internal and external components of the system. At one end of the cable is a two-pin plug that is inserted into the headpiece. A small coaxial p...

Batteries & Battery Charger 9 III. Batteries & Battery Charger A Lithium Ion rechargeable battery or a compartment that accommodates three standard AA batteries powers your CLARION Processor. The rechargeable battery provides an average of ten to twelve hours of use, depending on your unique...

Batteries & Battery Charger 11 NOTE TO EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS: For proper disposal of rechargeable battery packs, please return depleted battery packs to the nearest local Advanced Bionics Corporation representative or the designated follow-up Audiologist. Battery Charger The battery charger provide...

12 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide Please note that if a partially charged battery is placed in the charger, the battery may be fully charged in a lesser period of time. The battery can be removed at anytime. The battery charger and batteries will not be damaged if the batteries remain in the ch...

Accessories 13 IV. Accessories Platinum Sound Processor Kit The Platinum Sound Processor Kit includes the following items: 1 Platinum Sound Processor 4 Rechargeable Batteries with Covers 1 AA Battery Compartment with Cover 1 Battery Charger 1 Power Supply 1 Power Cord 1 Adult: Leather Carrying Case ...

14 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide Harness Case A harness with an attached case is provided in the Pediatric Processor Kit to allow the Processor to be worn on a child’s chest or back. The harness is constructed of durable elastic webbing and is adjustable using Velcro ® tabs. The attached case ...

Accessories 15 Extending the Life of Your Headpiece Cables 1. Plug in the cable as shown. 2. Feed the cable through the far buttonhole. 3. Feed the cable through the other buttonhole. S-Series ™

16 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide Auxiliary Microphone You may find that using the auxiliary microphone is preferable in some or all listening environments. The auxiliary microphone can be hand-held or worn on your lapel or collar. You may want to experiment with several microphone positions to...

Accessories 17 loops,” and as an alternative to placing the telephone receiver next to the microphone of the headpiece or auxiliary microphone. To use the telecoil pickup, plug the connector of the pickup into the auxiliary jack on the side of the Processor. For use with audio induction loops, posit...

18 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide To use the telephone adapter, plug the long gray line into the auxiliary jack on the side of the Processor. Adjust your volume and sensitivity controls as needed. NOTE: Only use the Telephone Adapter with phones that have the dial pad in the base. The adapter w...

Using the CLARION Platinum Sound Processor 19 V. Using the CLARION Platinum Sound Processor Getting Started In order to use the Processor, follow the steps below: 1. Verify that the Processor program switch is in the off (o) position. 2. Check that a charged battery or an AA battery pack has been co...

20 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide providing sound information and may cause physical discomfort. IMPORTANT: Be sure to turn the Processor off before removing the headpiece. NOTE TO EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS : Under limited circumstances, the CLARION Cochlear Implant System may cause interference with ...

Using the CLARION Platinum Sound Processor 21 or not interference is evident. No such interference has been noted with cellular phones using analog technology.

22 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide VI. Troubleshooting Guide The following is a description of the most common problems you may encounter with your CLARION Platinum Sound Processor and solutions for addressing those problems. After trying the remedies below, if the problem persists, contact your...

Troubleshooting Guide 23 !" Remove any material (hats, headbands, etc.), which may be covering the headpiece microphone opening. !" Use the auxiliary microphone to determine if a new microphone is needed for the headpiece. Headpiece falls off !" Use the cable clip to provide additional s...

24 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide Performing a System Check You can verify CLARION’s operating status in three simple steps: 1) Check battery charge status 2) Check lock status 3) Check microphone and system status To assure the system’s overall proper functioning, perform all three steps. Once...

Troubleshooting Guide 25 approximately once per second if the Headpiece is not in its proper position over the Implant. Adjust the position of the Headpiece over the Implant until the red LED light stops flashing (Note: If the audible alarm feature has been activated by the programming audiologist, ...

26 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide Replacing Components The three most common actions required to restore CLARION to proper functioning are: (1) replacing the battery, (2) replacing the cable, and (3) replacing the Headpiece, as described below. 1. Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery CLARION is pow...

Troubleshooting Guide 27 To replace the AA Battery Case !" Unsnap the AA battery pack utilizing the thumb recess on the top of the case. !" Insert AA batteries into the battery compartment, making sure that the positive and negative contacts are in the correct orientations, as labeled inside...

28 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide !" Repeat the system check, Steps 1-3. If the microphone function is not restored, reinsert the first cable, and replace the Headpiece. 3. Headpiece To replace the Headpiece: !" Turn the Program Switch to the off position. !" Remove the Headpiece fr...

Troubleshooting Guide 29 Troubleshooting Action Table PROBLEM ACTION During battery status check, no flash or only one flash is observed. !" Replace battery !" If there are no blinks after changing battery, clean the battery contacts with an alcohol swab. Red LED indicator continuously blink...

30 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide VII. Caring for Your Cochlear Implant System Although your CLARION Platinum Sound Processor has been designed and built to withstand daily wear and tear, care must be taken to protect both the implanted and external components of the device. For a detailed disc...

Caring for Your Cochlear Implant System 31 connector. Care should be taken to avoid the following: !" Dropping the Processor. !" Leaving the Processor any place where it can come in contact with water or moisture. Remember to remove the Processor and headpiece when bathing, showering, or swi...

32 Platinum Sound Processor User Guide VIII. Future Product Improvements Advanced Bionics is committed to providing the best products and service to our customers. We welcome your comments about the CLARION Platinum Sound Processor or your suggestions to improve the product. Please feel free to cont...