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Cochlear Implants

User Manual

FineTuner Echo

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W4381_2.0 (Eng

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Summary of Contents for FineTuner Echo

Page 1: ...Cochlear Implants User Manual FineTuner Echo AW4381_2 0 English...

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Page 3: ...er Echo display 9 Additional functions of your FineTuner Echo 12 Wearing options for your FineTuner Echo 13 4 General precautions and warnings 14 5 Care and maintenance 16 Maintenance 16 Disposal 16 B...

Page 4: ...teries The user of the FineTuner Echo does not need any special skills or elevated level of education however for young children and those who for a variety of reasons lack the ability to appropriatel...

Page 5: ...nd also in a clinical environment e g audiologist s office Indications Any user having received a MED EL Cochlear Implant is a potential user of the FineTuner Echo Additionally any person that interac...

Page 6: ...ily listening situations Its ergonomic design and display facilitate changing the settings of your audio processor The FineTuner Echo is not necessary for the function of your audio processor When swi...

Page 7: ...FineTuner Echo 5 Fig 2 FineTuner Echo overview Display Keypad Battery lid Silicone ring Battery Battery compartment Green light Front view Back view...

Page 8: ...coin cell battery type CR2032 with the sign facing up Hold the battery at a slight angle and insert it under the lip in the battery compartment Fig 3 2 then gently push it down 4 To close the lid ali...

Page 9: ...other side Fig 4 Pairing the FineTuner Echo and the audio processor NOTE Your audio processor has to be configured for use with the FineTuner Echo If the audio processor is not programmed correctly th...

Page 10: ...keypad Processor selection key Selects left audio processor Processor selection key Selects left and right audio processor Processor selection key Selects right audio processor Your FineTuner Echo do...

Page 11: ...he filled square indicates the selected programme Microphone Sound is perceived via the audio processor microphones only Microphone and telecoil Sound is perceived via the audio processor microphones...

Page 12: ...cho Pairing Screen The FineTuner Echo must be paired with an audio processor Pair your FineTuner Echo See chapter Using the FineTuner Echo for the first time for instructions Screen indicating success...

Page 13: ...Interference from other electronic or electrical equipment is blocking the transmission Move the FineTuner Echo closer to your ear and try to switch settings again If you only move the FineTuner Echo...

Page 14: ...dness setting you should be able to recognize the flickering of the green light in the rhythm of your voice 2 Change the batteries of your audio processor 3 Replace the existing coil cable with a subs...

Page 15: ...end below the battery compartment To attach a lanyard thread it through the small openings as shown in Fig 6 Fig 6 Attaching the lanyard to the FineTuner Echo Do not use the lanyard with children unde...

Page 16: ...between 5 C and 40 C for FineTuner Echo Avoid excessive heat Excessive heat might damage the FineTuner Echo and make it unusable If the FineTuner Echo should be at a temperature that is outside the d...

Page 17: ...ipment including peripherals such as antenna cables and external antennas should be used no closer than 30cm to any part of the FineTuner Echo including cables specified by MED EL Otherwise degradatio...

Page 18: ...lean the FineTuner Echo Never use household cleaning products or alcohol Do not use a microwave or any other heating devices to dry the FineTuner Echo If necessary wipe it off with a dry tissue Do not...

Page 19: ...ir original packaging in a cool and dry place Isolate or cover the positive and negative terminals to avoid short circuiting Do not store nor use batteries in high temperature and high humidity locati...

Page 20: ...new and used batteries out of the reach of children Children shall be instructed not to swallow or put any components of their MED EL Cochlear Implant System into their mouths or to play with any com...

Page 21: ...ack silicone ring does not fall out If you lose the black silicone ring please order a replacement from MED EL 3 Replace the used coin cell battery by gently shaking it into your hand Try not to touch...

Page 22: ...command The audio processor is switched off The battery of the audio processor is empty Interference from other electronic or electrical equipment is blocking the transmission Move the FineTuner Echo...

Page 23: ...ut with the FineTuner Echo you need to switch the audio processor off and on again When the audio processor is switched on again it will automatically start with the microphone setting activated If yo...

Page 24: ...wer supply 1 lithium manganese dioxide battery type CR2032 3V Internally powered Battery life expectancy is typically more than 6 months Materials Mixture of polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene...

Page 25: ...d service life Applied parts The surface of the FineTuner Echo which is in contact with the user is a Type BF Applied Part Degree of protection IP52 Dust protected Protected against vertically falling...

Page 26: ...ul interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly...

Page 27: ...ss www medel com compliance Type BF IEC 60601 1 EN 60601 1 The surface of the FineTuner Echo which is in contact with the user is a Type BF Applied Part Manufacturer Direct current Atmospheric pressur...

Page 28: ...formation Non ionizing radiation Fragile handle with care Information indicating a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Information indicating a hazardous si...

Page 29: ...etic environment guidance RF emissions CISPR 11 Group 1 The FineTuner Echo uses RF energy only for its internal function Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interfe...

Page 30: ...Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environ ment 1kV for input output lines Surge IEC 61000 4 5 1kV line s to line s Not applicable Mains power quality should be th...

Page 31: ...obile RF communi cations equipment should be used no closer than 30cm to any part of the FineTuner Echo including cables specified by MED EL Otherwise degradation of the performance of the FineTuner E...

Page 32: ...l MED EL representative Warranty Please refer to the accompanying Warranty Statement for information on our warranty provisions Manufacturer address MED EL Elektromedizinische Ger te GmbH Worldwide He...

Page 33: ...Contact MED EL 31 9 Contact MED EL Please refer to the accompanying Contact Sheet for your local office...

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Page 36: ...MED EL Elektromedizinische Ger te GmbH F rstenweg 77a 6020 Innsbruck Austria office medel com medel com...

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