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1. aA To connect the DaCapo Battery Pack to an OPUS 2 Processor Po 1 Open the battery pack lock a 2 Remove the battery pack cover b 3 Pull out the connecting piece c 4 Remove the battery pack and E connect the DaCapo Frame with PowerPack inside d v 5 Secure the DaCapo Frame to the audio processor by inserting the two pins of the connecting piece into the two holes on the bottom d y of the Control Unit e 6 Slide the battery pack cover over the DaCapo Frame and close the battery pack lock to switch the audio processor on f NOTE DaCapo PowerPacks can only be used in the Standard wearing a option The XS Straight Battery Pack and Children s Battery Pack do not offer the DaCapo option at this time 10 Using the FineTuner The FineTuner remote control is an accessory device that can be used to optimize the audio processor in changing daily listening situations The OPUS 2 processor has an ON OFF switch All other functions are accessed with the FineTuner which transmits commands to the OPUS 2 processor The FineTuner is not required for everyday use of the audio processor When the OPUS 2 is turned on it will return to the same program volume and sensitivity settings that were in use when it was turned off The FineTuner is configured The slim FineTuner is for its designated OPUS 2 processor so that only the target credit card sized with a OPUS 2 processor ca2. ee Navigating the FineTuner Keyboard The FineTuner keyboard has 15 keys Any of these keys can be deactivated when the audiologist programs the OPUS 2 processor When a key has been deactivated the FineTuner will still send the command but the OPUS 2 processor will ignore the command FineTuner Keyboard Lock feature The FineTuner keyboard can be locked to avoid accidental operation of a key If the keyboard lock feature is active the red LED of the FineTuner will blink once every time a key is pressed This indicates that the command cannot be sent Changes to settings can still be made while the keyboard lock is active To activate a certain function while the keyboard lock is active press the desired function key twice The first click temporarily unlocks the keyboard and the second click executes the command After 10 seconds without pressing another key the keyboard lock is active again To disengage the automatic keyboard lock if necessary 1 Double click the bilateral key The first quick click of this key will temporarily unlock the keyboard The second time you press this button you should hold it for more than 5 seconds 2 The red and both amber indicator lights of the FineTuner will both start blinking alternately indicating that you have successfully entered the FineTuner s program mode 3 Press the 4 key to deactivate the keyboard lock feature 4 The FineTuner will confirm successful deact
3. necessary interference from the FM signal Audio cables running from the processor can be somewhat restrictive since this is not a wireless option Extensive use of audio cables can also slightly decrease processor battery life J Replace the Insert the audio Insert the audio Standard Battery cable s 3 pin plug cable s 3 5mm plug Cover with the into the FM Battery into the headphone FM Battery Cover Cover port jack of the music device 21636 r4 0 MED EL Medical Electronics Headquarters Furstenweg 77a 6020 Innsbruck Austria office medel com For information on potential risks and contraindications relating to implantation please visit www medel com us isi cochlear implant systems MED EL Corporation USA 2511 Old Cornwallis Road Suite 100 Durham NC 27713 USA Tel 919 572 2222 Fax 919 484 9229 Toll Free 888 MED EL Cl 633 3524 implants us medel com You medel com FL SL ie
4. MAESTRO Cochlear Implant System Vi ED EL QuickGuide OPUS 2 Audio Processor OPUS 2 Audio Processor MED EL S audio processor is a milestone achievement in engineering It offers unparalleled comfort long battery life hands free capability and remote tuning Using advanced microchip technology the OPUS 2 supports Innovative developments offering implant users ereater sound detail and clarity especially for music enjoyment and difficult listening situations The OPUS 2 processor is packed with the details that let you worry less about equipment and focus more on life Features an integrated state of the art telecoil and wireless access to direct link devices such as FM and Bluetooth systems a new FM Battery Pack Cover with standard input jack to provide direct connection capabilities with electronic devices the FineTuner remote control for easy adjustments on the fly the DaCapo Rechargeable Battery System the only audio processor to include FineHearine with Fine Structure Processing technology for better music appreciation and hearing in noisy environments multiple wearing styles and Dattery options including the BabyBTE the world s first processor designed especially for young children the XS battery pack is a smaller and lighter two battery option for superior wearing comfort Automatic Sound Management Getting to Know the OPUS 2 The parts and
5. and remove the battery pack cover b 3 Remove the three batteries c using the coil magnet or by gently shaking them into your hand Try not to touch the battery contacts 4 The colored tab covering the zinc air batteries must be removed before use Check for correct polarity when inserting the new batteries The positive pole must face outward i e the sign is still visible when the batteries are inserted 5 Slide the cover over the battery pack frame d and close the battery pack latch Using the DaCapo Rechargeable Battery System The DaCapo Rechargeable Battery System is compatible with MED EL s OPUS 2 OPUS 1 and TEMPO processors The system consists of the DaCapo Frame and battery pack covers a rechargeable battery called the DaCapo PowerPack the DaCapo Charger and accessories The DaCapo Frame holds one DaCapo PowerPack and connects to the Control Unit of your audio processor like a standard battery pack Features of each PowerPack include 20 lighter weight than using the Standard Battery Pack up to 16 hours of use per charge NOTE when used in combination with the energy efficient D Coil charges in under 4 hours more than 500 charge recharge cycles per battery The battery pack lock on the DaCapo Frame functions as the ON OFF switch With the proper FM battery pack cover the DaCapo Frame can also support assistive listening devices such as FM systems ag a Ba u MU lt
6. bout how the FineTuner is operating Indicator lights are located above the FineTuner keyboard and include a red LED in the center with amber LEDs to the left and right These LEDs can provide the following information RED cantar FUNCTION LIGHT PATTERN MEANING If you press a key while the keyboard is locked the red AMBER AMBER KEYBOARD indicator light comes on left side right side LOCKED In order to conserve power the red indicator light will go off after 5 seconds even if the key is still pressed Indicator lights will blink when signals are transmitted Left or right or both the indicator light blinking corresponds to the processor being TRANSMITTING lights blink according to modified either right left or both sides for bilateral users INFORMATION the side mode of the To save energy the FineTuner stops transmitting and the FineTuner indicator light stops blinking after 3 seconds even if the key Is still pressed 1 gt To send commands to either the left or right side press the corresponding button and the amber light will illuminate gt SWITCHING SIDES To switch both sides at once for bilateral users press the gt button in the center Both amber lights will illuminate 5 seconds Press for more than 5 seconds to enter the programming mode PROGRAMMING The three indicator lights will start flashing alternately MODE When the red indicator light is on the two amber
7. curity especially during playtime Up to 90 hours of use with a set of three high power zinc air batteries Wireless access with integrated telecoil BabyBTE ActiveWear For infants amp small children or individuals participating in high energy activities The entire processor including batteries is attached to clothing so that it remains securely in place Up to 90 hours of use with a set of three high power zinc air batteries Wireless access with integrated telecoil Large clearly labeled buttons make it easy to change settings Controls both audio processors independently for bilateral use Designed for individuals of all ages From ON to OFF and everything In between The standard battery pack includes an easy ON OFF mechanism and connecting piece The battery pack latch functions as the ON OFF switch Turning the audio processor ON and OFF You may select the following positions 1 Battery pack latch open OFF 2 Battery pack latch closed ON Using the Safety Lock The safety lock prevents small children from disassembling their audio processor After attaching the safety lock check that the 4 safety lock is positioned properly To use the safety lock 1 Insert the connecting piece with long pins and place the safety lock 6 on the protruding pins 2 The coil cable plug rests in the cutout section 3 Slide the black lever into the
8. functions Control Unit The control unit is just like a tiny computer Inside an electronic chip controls the entire system It can hold several different programs also called maps which contain the specific hearing settings for each user Microphone port This tiny opening is where sound enters the processor The microphone is most sensitive to sounds coming from the front although it is able to pick up sounds from a wide area Locking earhook optional The OPUS 2 processor features an earhook that can be secured to the control unit with a small pin to prevent young children from removing the earhook LED indicator This small red light indicates a variety of status nu and error conditions It should illuminate when the processor is first turned on and will indicate which position is currently active with 1 2 3 or 4 quick blinks Microphone cover This small cover is used with the BabyBTE and ActiveWear configurations It replaces the earhook for wearing options that are not worn at the ear and serves to protect the microphone Integrated telecoil The telecoil is located in the OPUS 2 control unit and requires no additional parts or cables Select telecoil settings using the FineTuner remote control to reduce background noise with hearing aid compatible telephones and induction loop systems FM Battery Cover The standard input jack on the FM Battery Cover provides the widest variety of connectivity w
9. indicator lights are off and vice versa If a low battery status is detected the red indicator light center will blink in a regular pattern 3 blinks at a time LOW BATTERY blinks 3 times If configuration of your FineTuner was successful or if the CONFIGURATION automatic keyboard lock feature was successfully activated SUCCESSFUL D na este one second deactivated both amber indicator lights will illuminate for approximately one second Changing the FineTuner battery To conserve power the FineTuner will only transmit a command for a few seconds For this reason you should press the desired key once for every change you wish to make The FineTuner battery status is checked after each transmission When the batteries are low a red indicator light on the FineTuner blinks three times indicating that the battery should be changed The FineTuner battery should last for at least several months To change the battery 1 Open the lid on the back of the FineTuner with a Small screwdriver Insert the new battery with 2 Replace the used button battery type CR2025 by removing the sign facing up it with the coil magnet or by gently shaking it into your hand Try not to touch the battery contacts 3 Insert the new battery with the sign facing up 4 Close the lid by carefully inserting it on the right side then sliding it in place and tightening the screw standard input jack mea
10. ith different audio devices The input Jack is the same three pin port that is used with hearing aids which allows new Cl users to preserve their initial investments by continuing to use their personal assistive devices Control Unit amp Microphone port LED indicator Locking earhook On Off switch Battery pack Coil i Coil Control Unit Coil Cable a be gt a j i i 4 44 F Earhook Connecting Plece s Battery Pack Battery Pack DaCapo Cover Battery Pack and PowerPack Rechargeable Battery Enlarged to show detail The Perfect Fit Easy to Use Modular Design Provides Multiple Wearing Styles OPUS 2XS Battery Pack Standard Battery Pack DaCapo System Light and thin the OPUS 2XS fits snugly The Standard configuration is slim The DaCapo Rechargeable Battery System on the ear Its Xtra Small dimensions and lightweight with a contoured contains state of the art rechargeable provide superior wearing comfort as well low profile design that fits perfectly behind batteries a Dattery pack and a charger as improved protection against sweat the ear This wearing option ts ideal for The charger fits all international plugs dirt and dust comfortable everyday use and is easy to use Up to 60 hours of use with a set of Up to 90 hours of use with a set of Full day of use up to 16 hours two high power zinc air batteries three high po
11. ivation with a short blinking signal of the two amber indicator lights indicator lights one red LED for alarms two amber LED for functions volume setting program selection Input selection M microphone only MT microphone with telecoil processor selection left both bilateral right return to default volume and sensitivity sensitivity setting four settings T telecoil only 6 3mm thickness MED SEL Keys on the FineTuner include Volume keys Two keys to increase or decrease overall loudness Sensitivity keys Two keys to increase or decrease the audio sensitivity Default key This key sets volume and audio sensitivity to predefined values determined by the audiologist Program Selection keys Four keys to access up to four different programs Input keys Three keys to select the microphone M the telecoil T or the microphone and telecoil together MT as the signal source Processor keys for bilateral users The Processor Selection keys allow selecting the left right or both processors The keys are also used to activate or deactivate the keyboard lock feature Bilateral User Support 4 4 gt The OPUS 2 is the FIRST processor in the industry to offer direct support to bilateral users One FineTuner remote control can make adjustments to two audio processors FineTuner Indicator Light Signals The FineTuner has 3 indicator lights that can provide useful information a
12. n execute a command from the FineTuner thickness of only 6 mm The typical maximum operating distance between the FineTuner and OPUS 2 processor is approximately 80 cm 2 6 ft This range could be decreased near electrical eguipment How to configure the FineTuner When to configure the FineTuner Once synchronized the OPUS 2 and Fine Tuner stay in For users with a cochlear implant on each ear bilaterally synchronization until one of the two pieces of eguipment need implanted one FineTuner can be used for both ears to be changed It should only occasionally be necessary to However a FineTuner can only be synchronized with one synchronize the FineTuner and audio processor Examples audio processor for each ear include use of a back up audio processor or second FineTuner The FineTuner only needs to be configured To configure the FineTuner as l TE 1 At the initial audio processor fitting 1 Turn off your OPUS 2 processor 2 When using a different or additional processor 2 Place the coil of the OPUS 2 processor e g back up loaner or replacement bilateral over the MT key on the FineTuner 3 When using a different FineTuner 3 Turn on the OPUS 2 processor 4 The audio processor and the FineTuner will be synchronized automatically 5 Successful synchronization is indicated by a short blinking signal of the two amber indicator lights on the FineTuner 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 eee
13. ns you can connect the same FM receivers used with many hearing aids iPod is a registen registered in tha 14 Using Telecoil telecoil is a special circuit inside the audio processor designed to pick up electromagnetic signals These magnetic signals or induction signals are wirelessly transmitted to the audio processor by using either a neckloop silhouette or induction loop system A is a wire worn comfortably around the neck that transmits signals to the processor A is an ear level telecoil device that is placed on the ear next to the audio processor Simply plug the telecoil accessory neckloop or silhouette into the audio device or ALD receiver and select T or MT on the FineTuner Adjust volume as needed For simply position yourself within the listening area and select T or MT on the FineTuner Adjust volume as needed Electromagnetic technology is susceptible to interference which can cause some intermittent humming while using a telecoil accessory Humming usually occurs when the user is positioned near a source of electromagnetic energy power lines fluorescent lighting computers appliances electronics etc Simply moving away from the source can remedy interference issues if they occur On your FineTuner device s 3 5 mm plug press MT or T to into the headphone activate telecoil jack of the music device Place the telecoil access
14. ory around neck neckloop or on the ear earhook Insert the telecoil M MT T M Microphone T Telecoil Only MT Microphone and Telecoil Together These keys are independent of all other processor settings and can be used with any program selection 1 2 3 or 4 volume or sensitivity setting Direct Audio Input Many FM receivers and direct link devices with the standard n 3 pin connector e g Phonak MicroLink MLxS can be used with the OPUS 2 FM battery pack cover Turn the audio n processor off insert the receiver and turn the processor back on When the FM system is activated the audio processor will automatically integrate the sound signal Connect the 3 pin connector of the MED EL Audio Cable gray end to the openings at the bottom of the FM battery pack cover Mind the orientation of the three pins and do not use excessive force when connecting the cable Connect the audio plug yellow or red end to the audio output of the battery powered device Direct connections almost always provide a distortion free clear listening experience not Replace the Carefully insert Refer to the FM limited by interference issues that telecoil Standard Battery the mini receiver system user manual accessories may sometimes encounter However Cover with the into the port at for options to FM Battery Cover the bottom adjust FM setting FM systems themselves may be susceptible to if
15. shown direction using a pointed object e g ballpoint pen to secure the safety lock aj 4 To open the safety lock move the black lever in the other direction Coil Cable Control Unit 3 short pins 1 long pin Replacing the Coil Cable Pull the connecting piece straight down until you feel a Open the battery pack latch and remove the battery pack cover slight mechanical click The connecting piece need not be removed completely but you may do so if you wish Remove the battery pack frame from the control unit Disconnect the coil cable from the control unit and the coil Connect the new coil cable to the coil Insert the opposite end of the new coil cable into the control unit Make sure that the cable plug is correctly positioned The angled edge should face up such that the cable points diagonally upwards Reconnect the battery pack frame and control unit The coil cable plug rests in the small cutout section in the battery pack Push the connecting piece back in place Slide the battery pack cover back on and close the battery pack latch The audio processor is now active Changing the Batteries When the red indicator light blinks continuously in a rapid pattern the batteries should be replaced To change the batteries 1 Remove the coil from your head and turn off the OPUS 2 processor before replacing the batteries 2 Open the battery pack latch a
16. wer zinc air Datteries Wireless access with integrated Wireless access with integrated telecoil Wireless access with integrated telecoil and direct audio input with telecoil and direct audio input with FM Battery Pack Cover FM Battery Pack Cover MAESTRO is designed for your lifestyle MED EL pioneered the concept of a modular system because no two cochlear implant users are exactly alike Since 1999 this modular design has offered MED EL users a variety of wearing configurations to meet the needs of all ages and activities When implant users select the OPUS 2 they will have the option to choose several wearing option choices Mini Battery Pack The body worn option that is powered by a single AAA or rechargeable battery It features an input jack for easy connection to FM systems and battery operated audio devices Full day of use up to 16 hours with DaCapo System up to 37 hours with AAA battery Wireless access with integrated telecoil and direct audio input FineTuner Remote Control The small slim FineTuner fits easily into your pocket if you wish to carry it with you at all times Changes made via the remote control allow the user to keep the audio processor on the ear for uninterrupted hearing Children s Battery Pack For small children this configuration is ideal because only the tiny ultralight control unit is worn on the ear The attached battery pack provides additional se
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