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AURICAL HIT
2.1
Unpacking AURICAL HIT
1. Unpack the device carefully.
When you unpack the device and accessories, it is a good idea to keep the packing material in which they were
delivered. If you need to send the device in for service, the original packing material will protect against damage dur-
ing transport, etc.
2. Visually inspect the equipment for possible damage.
If damage has occurred, do not put the device into operation. Contact your local distributor for assistance.
3. Check with the packing list to make sure that you have received all necessary parts and accessories. If your package is
incomplete, contact your local distributor.
2.2
Installation
•
Place AURICAL HIT on an absolutely stable surface.
•
In order to exclude ambient noise and to comply with the ANSI S3.22 standard, place the system in a moderately
quiet room.
2.2.1
Connecting AURICAL HIT
1. Install OTOsuite on the PC. See the OTOsuite Installation Manual.
2. Connect the USB cable from the USB socket under AURICAL HIT to a USB socket in the PC. AURICAL HIT is powered by
the PC.
AURICAL HIT is selected automatically in OTOsuite.
If you wish to use a demo device, select
Tools
>
Configuration Wizard
. Click
Configure
next to AURICAL HIT, and
select
Demo device
.
2.2.2
Initial calibration
When you have connected AURICAL HIT to the PC, you must perform an initial calibration of the reference microphone.
See
Calibrating the reference microphone
.
Calibration procedures and general recommendations about calibration are described in
.
2.3
The test chamber
Using AURICAL HIT and positioning hearing instruments in the test chamber are described in
Otometrics - AURICAL HIT
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