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USER GUIDE HARMONY* HiResolution" Bionic Ear System

User Guide for the Auria® Harmony® Sound Processor HARMONY9 HiResolution* Bionic Ear System

Labeling 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 afx the CE Mark in 2006 REF Model Number Serial Number Store at temperatures between -20° C and +55° C Type of Protection: BF Dispose of Properly EN60601-1 Classication Information: Ordinary Construction Continuous Operation Internally Powered Equipment 2 User Guide for the Auria Harmony Sound Processor

Table of Contents Part I: Assembling Your Auria Harmony Sound Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting Auria Accent Color Covers and Headpiece Caps . . . . . . . . . . 8 Attaching the Accent Color Headpiece Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Removing the Accent Color Headpiece Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Attaching the Accent Color Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Removing the Accent Color Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9...

Cleaning and Caring for Your Harmony Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Airport Security Metal Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 X-ray Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Part 4: Hearing with Your Harmony Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Audio Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26...

Using Direct Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Using a Speaker Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Cell Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Phone Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Part 5: Other Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Auria Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Dri-Aid Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Part I: Assembling YourAuria Harmony Processor Your cochlear implant system consists of a microphone, Auria Harmony Processor, headpiece, cable and implant. Sounds in the environment are captured through the microphone located on your processor. The processor then converts this sound information into a distinctive digital code that is transmitted to your implant by the headpiece. The headpiece is held in place over your implant by a magnet that attracts to the implant's magnet. Your implant converts the digital code into electrical signals that are delivered to your auditory (hearing)...

Connecting Auria Accent Color Covers and Headpiece Caps WARNING: Small Parts Hazard: The processor, Accent Color Covers, Accent Color Headpiece Caps and the metal contact on the inside of the headpiece cap may cause choking if swallowed. Attaching the Accent Color Headpiece Cap • Align the color cap with your headpiece. • Gently place the color cap onto the headpiece (they are magnetically attracted). Removing the Accent Color Headpiece Cap • Hold the headpiece at the base with your thumb. • Slide your other thumb under the raised portion of the color cap. • Gently lift up removing the...

Attaching the Accent Color Cover • Ensure that the headpiece cable is removed. • Align the color cover at the top of the processor rst and then push behind the headpiece cable connection port. • Gently push on the cover. Figure 3: Attaching the Accent Color Cover. Removing the Accent Color Cover • Unplug the headpiece cable. • Grasp the bottom of the color cover and pull off gently. Figure 4: Removing Your Accent Color Cover. User Guide for the Auria Harmony Sound Processor 9

Connecting the Headpiece to the Harmony Processor • Align the raised area on the end of the cable with the groove on the headpiece cable connection port located below the program switch on the body of the processor. • Slide in place until secure. Figure 5: Connecting and Removing the Headpiece. Removing the Headpiece from the Harmony Processor • Hold the cable’s connector (the plastic plug, not the wire) and gently pull it away from the Harmony Processor. Connecting Earhooks • Align the earhook ush with your processor. • Hold the earhook at the base and push to snap in place. • Gently pull...

Removing Earhooks • Remove the power source. • Turn the earhook slightly more than 1/4 turn in either direction until it comes off. Figure 7: Removing an Earhook. NOTE: If the orange o-ring is missing from the base of the post on your processor, contact AB Customer Service for a replacement. The earhooks may rotate excessively without the o-ring. User Guide for the Auria Harmony Sound Processor 11

Part 2: Powering Your Harmony Processor WARNING: Power supplies and battery chargers should be operated in an open area to ensure adequate airow. While no injury cases have resulted, components may become hot during normal use or a fault condition. If the device’s temperature results in discomfort or pain when touched, disconnect the power source and contact your local AB representative. The Auria PowerCel Battery Option The PowerCel is used to power your processor. If you select this option, the entire unit will sit behind your ear. Connecting the PowerCel Battery The tracks located along...