Freedom™ Bodyworn Sound Processor The Freedom™ Bodyworn sound processor is compatible with Nucleus® Freedom cochlear implants. Each of the pieces pictured here are important parts comprising the external components of the Freedom™ Bodyworn sound processor.
Troubleshooting Guide Freedom™ Bodyworn Sound Processor Troubleshooting Kit Contents What the kit contains: Disposable AAA batteries (2) Freedom coil (8cm) Freedom magnet - #2 beige Freedom lapel microphone Freedom monitor earphones Freedom Bodyworn shoe and cable Freedom earhook set (small and large) Freedom microphone protector • • • • • • • • Before troubleshooting step-by-step, conduct a maintenance check of the equipment. Maintenance Check Confirm: Transmitting cable is properly connected.
Help message H1 = battery flat Change the batteries (ensure that both of the batteries are changed). Ensure that both of the batteries are inserted correctly (make sure the “+” and “-” symbols on the batteries match the “+” and “-” symbols on the compartment. • • Help message H2 = battery low Replace/recharge both of the batteries. • Battery full Battery low Battery flat Help message H3 = coil error Check that the coil is fully inserted in the socket.
Presented Complaints: No sound/intermittent sound (help messages H1, H2, H3, H4) Check that the batteries are correctly inserted. Turn the sound processor off and then on. Change the batteries (ensure that all of the batteries are changed). Check using the lapel microphone. Check that the coil is fully inserted in the processing unit socket (and correctly located above the Implant). Change the coil. Change the bodyworn controller (can also try the BTE controller).
Microphone and accessories Monitor earphones can be used by a hearing person to listen to the sound signal from either of the following: Microphone Built-in telecoil Microphone and built-in telecoil, together An ‘X’ on the Accessory Bodyworn controller display shows the Accessory and microphone together • • • • • To use the lapel microphone: Use your fingernail to lift the socket cover. Push the accessory plug into the socket.
Most electronic devices produce electromagnetic fields. Headset cables, like antennae, pick them up. Common sources of interference include: Radio and TV transmission towers Mobile phone towers Shopping center and airport security systems Some digital mobile phones Battery chargers • • • • • The electronic interference (EMI) will be no louder than the programmed levels and will neither hurt nor damage the processor.
