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Advanced Bionics PSP Platinum Sound Processor
Sensitivity control Most comfortable level set at 12 o’clock. Turn to left to decrease sensitivity in noisy environments Turn to right to increase sensitivity when listening to quiet sounds. Volume control: This will be set so the most comfortable level is at 12 o’clock. It is adjusted in the normal way.
Program selector: For turning on and off. For selecting the program For listening with the microphone tester.
The LED indicator Gives information about:
Signal
battery
3-4 quick red blinks 2 quick red blinks 1 red blink or 0 blinks Lock After the battery lights are (communication finished, a continuously between flashing red light (once per processor and second) indicates problem implant) with lock Correct A rapidly flashing red light processor indicates the wrong processor or a problem with the programming Microphone After the battery warning and system lights, the LED should flash status green in response to loud sound but the green light should not illuminate continuously.
What does it mean? Battery fully charged Battery sufficiently charged Battery need recharging Make sure headpiece is on properly. If no improvement, replace cable and then headpiece. Make sure the correct processor is being used. Contact the CI team. This shows that whole system is working correctly. If it is illuminated constantly, refer to CI centre.
For key to LED signals see Troubleshooting Platinum Processor The auxiliary jack Used for auxiliary microphone and telephone adaptor as well as other external auditory input systems eg. iPod. The auxiliary microphone This can be used instead of the microphone on the headpiece. It can also be used if testing reveals a possible problem with the headpiece microphone. It is plugged into the auxiliary jack. Microphone tester earphones These are used to test the quality of sound received by the headpiece microphone. While listening through the tester earphones, the LED display will not function. It is plugged into the auxiliary jack. The battery compartment This slides on and off the bottom of the processor.
Audible alarm A useful option for young children. When the headpiece falls off, the processor beeps and the LED flashes red. If the beep continues once the headpiece has been replaced on the head, this suggests a problem between the processor and the implant. This might be solved by a new cable or headpiece. The headpiece and cable
The cable should only be removed from the headpiece if it is being replaced. The processor should always be switched off before removing the cable from the headpiece. The headpiece falling off • There is a headpiece clip which uses hair to help keep the headpiece in place. This is not available with the Hi Res 90K implant. • Double sided wig tape can also be used to keep the headpiece in place.
Need more information? For more detailed information go to www.bionicear.com A complete user guide for this product with clear details on everything you could want to know is at http://www.bionicear.com/userfiles/File/PSP_User_Guide_Rev_F_-_Dec_2006.pdf There is also a series of video clips showing how this processor is used at: http://www.bionicear.com/Products/Product_User_Guides_and_Troubleshooting/ Platinum_Series_PSP_BodyWorn_Sound_Processor/User_Guide.cfm?langid=1
