Nucleus® CP900 Series Sound Processors User Guide
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About The Cochlear Nucleus CP900 Series Sound Processors works with your Cochlear Implant to transfer sound to the ear. Your processor is made up of a processing unit, earhook, coil, coil cable and a battery module. You can choose either the CP910 or the CP920 processing unit. The CP920 processing unit is smaller than the CP910 and has no accessory port. You can power your processing unit with a range of battery modules.
Turn on and off Turn On Turn on Turn on and off ............................................................................................................. 7 Change programs ..........................................................................................................8 Lock and unlock buttons .............................................................................................9 Press and hold the lower button for two seconds to turn on or off.
Lock and unlock buttons Turn On Change programs You can choose between programs to change the way your sound processor deals with sound e.g. in windy, noisy or quiet places. Usually two programs are all you need, but your clinician can give you up to four programs. Quick-press and release both buttons at the same time to lock and unlock the processor. Quick-press and release the lower button to switch between programs.
Wear Attach to your head Wear Attach to your head ....................................................................................................11 1 Place the BTE on your ear, letting the coil dangle. 2 Move the coil sideways and onto your implant. Talk on the phone........................................................................................................ 12 Water, sand and dirt ...................................................................................................
Wear Talk on the phone Listen to hearing loops and hear voices on the telephone more clearly with the telecoil (t-switch). Your processor can be set up with either manual or auto telecoil. Auto telecoil turns the telecoil on and off whenever you use a phone or move in and out of range of a hearing loop. Whether you choose auto or manual telecoil, you can control the telecoil with your remote or just turn it on and off with your processor.
Wear Water, sand and dirt Fully assembled as described Fully assembled as described Your processor is protected against failure from dust and temporary immersion in water (IP57) when you wear it with: • a rechargeable battery module • a coil and coil cable • a closed accessory port • no acoustic component Your processor is protected against failure from splashing water or access of foreign objects 1.
Wear Sport and exercise TBA A thin sweatband or skullcap worn over the sound processor can make wearing a helmet easier. Use Cochlear CP900 series accessories such as the Snugfit or Mic Lock to help hold your processor in place when you play sport or exercise. TBA Rechargeable batteries give you the maximum water and sweat resistance. After exercise, wipe your processor with a soft cloth to remove sweat or grime.
Wear 2 Click your Snugfit into place. 3 Carefully bend the lower part into shape to suit your ear. Wear a Snugfit The Cochlear Nucleus CP900 Series Snugfit holds your sound processor more securely in place than an earhook alone. It gives parents and carers easy access to controls and accessories and is available in large, medium and tamper resistant (small).
Wear Wear a Mic Lock Childproofing Tip The Cochlear Nucleus Mic Lock helps hold the processor securely on the ear. To attach the Tamper Resistant Snugfit: 1 2 3 4 20 323649 Iss 3 CP900 Series Sound Processors | User guides The smallest Snugfit comes with a Snugfit band to fix it more securely to the processor. Thread the Snugfit band onto the Snugfit as shown. To attach the Mic Lock the first time: 1 Push the Mic Lock band onto the processor with the tubing facing forward.
Wear Travel Wear LiteWear You can travel with your sound processor with confidence because Cochlear is supported by clinics all over the world. The Cochlear Nucleus CP900 Series LiteWear Cable allows any standard (not compact) battery module to be worn on the body - so only the processing unit is worn on the ear. You can order LiteWear at or talk to your clinician.
Connect audio accessories Wear To connect an audio accessory to the processor: Audio accessories The accessory port on the CP910 processing unit lets you connect a wide range of audio accessories. Parents and carers can use the Cochlear Nucleus Monitor Earphones to check the processor and audio accessories are working. You can order audio accessories at or talk to your clinician. Note The CP910 processing unit is compatible with the CP800 range of audio accessories.
Personalise your processor Wear Turn audio accessories on and off Audio accessories turn on automatically when you plug them into your processor. You can turn them off and back on again as follows. You can order Cochlear Nucleus Sound Processor Covers and Coil Covers to personalise your processor and protect it from scratches. Attaching and removing processor covers: 1 To attach, slide the cover onto the processor. 2 To remove, pull the cover away from the processor.
Wear Wear an acoustic component 3 Carefully push and twist the screwdriver until the receiver cable disconnects. 4 Re-attach the battery module. If your sound processor is set up for use in Hybrid mode, you can wear it with an acoustic component. 1 Hold the coil in one hand and place the processor on your ear with the other. 2 Place the coil on your head. 3 Place your dome or earmould in your ear as instructed by your clinician.
Store Wear Attach your acoustic component 1 Press firmly on the top of the standard earhook with your thumb to click it off the processor. 2 Click the Hybrid earhook into place. 3 Carefully slide the receiver cable plug into the sound processor. Store your processor at night in a UV protected dry aid kit or drying pack. You can store the processor fully assembled for short periods. For long term storage, remove the batteries and store them separately from each other to prevent shorting.
Batteries Charge You have a choice of three battery types with the CP900 series system: Charge Batteries ........................................................................................................................33 Battery life expectancy ..............................................................................................33 Replace the battery....................................................................................................
Charge Replace the battery Childproofing Tip Lock the battery to the processing unit Caution To remove the battery: 1 Twist the battery module as shown to remove it from the processing unit. Always check this lock is unlocked before attaching or removing the battery module. Lock the CP910 Processing Unit: 1 Carefully lift open the accessory port cover with your Cochlear screwdriver. Do not twist the cover. 2 Push the lock to the far left to lock the battery module.
Charge Charge rechargeable battery modules Childproofing Tip 1 Angle and fit the rechargeable battery into a socket on the Cochlear Nucleus Battery Charger. 2 Twist clockwise to connect. 3 Connect the battery charger to the power adaptor, plug it into mains power and switch on. Lock the CP920 processing unit 1 2 Push the lock to the far left with your Cochlear screwdriver to lock the battery module. Push the lock to the far right to unlock the battery module. This image will show lights.
Care Charge Change disposable batteries The Cochlear Nucleus CP900 Series Tamper Resistant Battery Cover uses two high power zinc/air disposable batteries. Cochlear recommends Power One p675 Implant plus zinc/air batteries. Do not use silver oxide or alkaline batteries. 1 Pull the battery cover away from the battery holder. Care for your sound processor ................................................................................ 40 Replace microphone protectors ......................................
Replace microphone protectors Care Replace your microphone protectors every three months, whenever they look dirty or whenever you notice any loss in sound quality. Always replace both protectors at the same time. Care for your sound processor Every day Check all parts for dirt and moisture. Wipe the processor, coil cable, earhook, covers, Snugfits and Mic Lock cables with a soft dry cloth. (You can leave the earhooks, Snugfits, Mic Locks or coil cables on the processor while cleaning.
Care for your battery charger Care To insert new microphone protectors: 1 2 3 Every day: Pull the Cochlear Nucleus Microphone Protector Applicator out of its sleeve. 1. Unplug the power adaptor and remove any battery modules. 2. Hold the charger upside down and tap it to remove any dirt from the battery charger sockets. Carefully blowing on the battery charger sockets may also help remove dirt. The top end of the applicator is marked with an arrow. Hook the top end onto the earhook.
Care Change earhooks Cochlear Nucleus CP900 Series Standard Earhooks come in large, medium and small sizes. The smallest earhook can be made tamper resistant and is recommended for children under three. The acoustic component is worn with a Cochlear Hybrid Earhook. (To change the hybrid earhook, see "Wearing/Removing your acoustic component".
Care Childproofing Tip Childproofing Tip Remove the tamper resistant earhook Attach the tamper resistant earhook 1 Click the tamper resistant earhook onto the processor. Make sure the hole on the earhook is aligned with the hole on the processing unit. 2 Insert a fitting pin into the hole on the blunt end of the locking tool.
Change the coil magnet Care Change the coil cable The Cochlear Nucleus CP900 Series Coil Cable come in four lengths so you can choose the most comfortable fit. Only remove the coil cable when you are changing it. 1 2 3 4 48 323649 Iss 3 CP900 Series Sound Processors | User guides Hold the cable grip as shown and firmly pull it straight out of the processor. Do not tug on the flexible part of the cable. Use your fingernails to hold the cable grip as shown and pull the cable firmly off the coil.
Replace Power domes Care Care for your acoustic component The acoustic component accessory is used only by people who are set up to use their processor in Hybrid mode. 1 Pull the dome off using your fingernails if necessary and discard. 2 Push the new dome directly onto the receiver. 3 Click it securely into place. Caution Handle your sound processor and acoustic component with care above flat surfaces. Never drop them or twist the receiver cable.
Replace a WaxStop filter Care Micro moulds use a WaxStop filter in the sound outlet. Power moulds use either a WaxStop filter or a NoWax filter. Power and Plus domes must be worn with a WaxStop filter in the receiver. Change wax filters Caution Wax filters must ALWAYS be used with the acoustic component and replaced regularly. 1 Remove a WaxStop tool from its shell. One end of the tool has a new filter and the other has a removal tool. 2 Insert the removal tool into the existing wax filter.
Lights Lights, beeps and buttons Your clinician can set up your processor to show some or all of the following light indications. Lights, beeps and buttons Lights..............................................................................................................................55 Beeps ..............................................................................................................................56 Button controls in advanced mode ..................................................
Button controls in advanced mode Lights, beeps and buttons Flash of orange every second Quick flashes of orange Steady orange Coil is off, or processor is not connected to the correct implant. Processor battery is empty. Sound processors can be set up in Advanced mode by your clinician to give you extra control over the volume and sensitivity of the sound you hear.
General warnings and cautions Lights, beeps and buttons Lock/unlock processor buttons Processor and parts Quick-press both the upper and lower buttons at the same time. Change volume or sensitivity In Advanced mode, you can choose to control volume and sensitivity with your remote and the buttons on your processor. See the user guides for the CR210 and CR230 remotes for more information. • Do not push the master volume too high for comfort in case a loud noise occurs nearby.
General Warnings Other information Batteries Product component dimensions (Typical values) • Dispose of used batteries promptly and carefully, in accordance with local regulations. Keep away from children. • Wash hands after handling disposable batteries. • Do not recharge disposable batteries. • Do not disassemble, deform, immerse in water or dispose of batteries in fire. • Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types or brands.
Other information Standard battery module Operating characteristics Check the battery manufacturer’s recommended operating conditions for disposable batteries used in your processor. Processing unit Characteristic Value/range Sound input frequency range 100 Hz to 8 kHz Operating voltage 2.00 V to 4.25 V Power consumption 20 mW to 100 mW • An internal telecoil for receiving magnetic fields radiated by phones, neckloops and roomloops.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Canadian IC compliance Other information • LiteWear Fixing Aids are made of polycarbonate This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Other information Legal statement Labelling symbols The statements made in this guide are believed to be true and correct as of the date of publication. However, specifications are subject to change without notice. The symbols below are found on your processor components and packaging: Nucleus® Cochlear™ implant systems are covered by one or more international patents.
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