Clarion Platinum Sound Processor manual Auxiliary Microphone, Telecoil Pickup

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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 find out which location is best for you.

To use the auxiliary microphone:

1. Turn the Processor off by turning the program switch to the off

(o) setting.

2. Plug the auxiliary microphone into the auxiliary jack located on the side of the Processor.

3. Place the microphone in a secure position using the cable clip provided.

4. Turn the Processor on by turning the program switch to !, !!, or!!!

,depending on which program you want and adjust the volume and sensitivity as necessary.

5.Turn your Processor off prior to removing the auxiliary microphone.

When the auxiliary microphone is used, the microphone located in the headpiece may remain on or shut off depending on how your system is programmed by your audiologist.

IMPORTANT: The auxiliary microphone provided by Advanced Bionics is designed to work specifically with your Processor. For this reason, please do not use any microphone other than the one designated by Advanced Bionics for the CLARION system.

Telecoil Pickup

The telecoil pickup is provided as an interface to audio induction loop assistive listening systems, e.g., “room loops” and “neck

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Contents Platinum Sound Processor User Guide Contents VII. Caring for Your Cochlear Implant System Labeling Iv Platinum Sound Processor User Guide Platinum Sound Processor Volume ControlDual Color LED Indicator Sensitivity ControlHeadpiece Jack Battery Charge Status Audible AlarmLock Status Microphone/System StatusAuxiliary Jack II. Headpiece & Cable Single-Unit HeadpieceColor Caps Changing the Platinum Headpiece Color Cap Headpiece ClipHold the hair over the implant flat Cable Battery Replacement III. Batteries & Battery ChargerPlatinum Sound Processor User Guide Battery Charger Platinum Sound Processor User Guide IV. Accessories Platinum Sound Processor KitCarrying Cases Harness Case Leather Carrying CaseSport Carrying Case Series Telecoil Pickup Auxiliary MicrophoneTelephone Adapter Other External Auditory Input Devices Headpiece Microphone Tester EarphonesGetting Started Using the Clarion Platinum Sound ProcessorUsing the Telephone Adjusting for Background NoiseUsing the Clarion Platinum Sound Processor No sound heard no response from user VI. Troubleshooting GuideUser hears static User hears muffled or distorted soundsHeadpiece or Processor gets wet Headpiece falls offCheck Battery Charge Status Performing a System CheckCheck Lock Status Microphone and System Status Replacing Components Lithium Ion Rechargeable BatteryCable To replace the AA Battery CaseTo replace the Headpiece HeadpieceTroubleshooting Action Table Cleaning VII.Caring for Your Cochlear Implant SystemProcessor Protection Caring for Your Cochlear Implant System Implant ProtectionMailinfo@advancedbionics.com VIII.Future Product Improvements