Cochlear Nucleus Freedom BTE, Bodyworn speech processor User Manual

Below you will find brief information for speech processor Nucleus Freedom BTE, speech processor Nucleus Freedom Bodyworn. The Nucleus® Freedom™ speech processor is used together with a Nucleus® Freedom™ implant or a Nucleus® 24 implant to transmit sound to the cochlea. It consists of a Processing Unit, coil and a choice of three Controllers: BTE Controller, Mini BTE Controller and Bodyworn Controller. The BTE Controller allows the speech processor to be worn behind the ear as a BTE speech processor and is powered by three 675 disposable batteries or the BTE rechargeable battery. The Mini BTE Controller also allows the speech processor to be worn behind the ear as a BTE speech processor and is powered by two 675 disposable batteries. The Bodyworn Controller is worn on the body as a bodyworn speech processor and uses either two AAA nickel/metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries, or disposable alkaline batteries. The three Controllers can be used interchangeably with the same Processing Unit.

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Key features

  • BTE and Bodyworn versions
  • Nucleus SmartSound technology
  • Up to 4 programs
  • Microphone sensitivity control
  • Volume control
  • Telecoil
  • Accessories support
  • Battery life indication

Frequently asked questions

Briefly push either the Increase or Decrease button. The display will show an ‘S’ and the current microphone sensitivity level (a number between 0 and 20). Continue pushing the Increase or Decrease button until you reach the level you want. The display will return to normal after a few seconds. If you find you often set the sensitivity higher or lower than 12, consult your clinician.

Push either the Increase or Decrease button and hold for more than one second. The display will show a ‘V’ and the current volume level. Continue pushing the Increase or Decrease button until you reach the volume level you want. The display will return to normal after a few seconds. If you are adjusting the volume setting often, or if adjusting the volume causes you discomfort, consult your clinician.

Push both the Increase and Decrease buttons at the same time, for a few seconds, until a ‘T’ shows on the display. Make sure your finger presses both sides of the button area. Your clinician can establish your program to operate as either a telecoil alone, or as a mix of your in-built telecoil and speech processor microphone. If your clinician sets your program as a mix of the telecoil and microphone, this will show as ‘MT’ on the display.

Use your fingernail to lift the socket cover. Push the accessory plug into the socket. Push both the Increase and Decrease buttons at the same time for a few seconds to activate the accessory. The display will show an ‘X’ and blink rapidly. Push both the Increase and Decrease buttons at the same time for a few seconds to deactivate the accessory. The display will show an ‘X’ and blink slowly. If the accessory is not working, read the troubleshooting for accessory issues.

Turn off your speech processor. Remove the old batteries and replace with new ones. Make sure the + and - symbols on the batteries match the + and - symbols in the compartment. Slide the cover back until it clicks into place.
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