Medel FineTuner Echo User manual

Cochlear Implants

User Manual

FineTuner Echo

AW4381_2.0 (English)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 2

2. Intended use – Indications – Contraindications ................................................... 3

Intended use .................................................................................................................3

Indications.....................................................................................................................3

Contraindications..........................................................................................................3

3. FineTuner Echo..................................................................................................... 4

System components......................................................................................................4

Using the FineTuner Echo for the rst time .................................................................6

FineTuner Echo keys .....................................................................................................8

FineTuner Echo display .................................................................................................9

Additional functions of your FineTuner Echo ............................................................. 12

Wearing options for your FineTuner Echo .................................................................. 13

4. General precautions and warnings...................................................................... 14

5. Care and maintenance ........................................................................................ 16

Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 16

Disposal....................................................................................................................... 16

Battery ........................................................................................................................ 17

6. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 20

7. Technical data .....................................................................................................22

FineTuner Echo............................................................................................................22

Regulatory statements................................................................................................24

Symbols.......................................................................................................................25

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration .................................................................27

8. Appendices ........................................................................................................ 30

Supplies and accessories ............................................................................................30

Warranty .....................................................................................................................30

Manufacturer address.................................................................................................30

9. Contact MED‑EL .................................................................................................. 31

Introduction

1. Introduction

This user manual provides information and instructions for the MED‑EL FineTuner Echo

(Ma010201). It contains important information on handling and operation of the device.

The FineTuner Echo can only be used with compatible MED‑EL audio processors. Please

read the user manual of your audio processor carefully before reading this manual.

You are the operator of your/the recipient’s FineTuner Echo, therefore we recommend

that you read this manual in its entirety. Do not perform any maintenance activities

other than those described in this manual (e.g. changing batteries).

The user of the FineTuner Echo does not need any special skills or elevated level of

education, however, for young children and those who, for a variety of reasons, lack

the ability to appropriately handle and manipulate small parts, the parents and/or carer

shall operate the device.

Please do not hesitate to contact your healthcare provider or local MED‑EL representa‑

tive with any additional questions you may have.

Symbols used in this user manual

Information indicating a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in

minor injury or inconvenience for the user and/or property damage.

Information indicating a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

Information relevant for parents, guardians or carers of children who use the

system.

Intended use – Indications – Contraindications

2. Intended use – Indications –

Contraindications

Intended use

The FineTuner Echo is an external part of the MED‑EL Cochlear Implant System. The

FineTuner Echo is intended to be used as a remote control for recipients having

received a compatible MED‑EL audio processor. The FineTuner Echo is intended to be

used as an audio processor test device (formerly known as Speech Processor Test

Device) for easy recognition of the working status and the most common functional

problems such as defective coil cables, defective microphones or weak batteries of

MED‑EL audio processors. The FineTuner Echo is intended to be used by a patient all

day long during waking hours, there are no restrictions in the frequency of use. The

FineTuner Echo is intended to be used in typical everyday environments (e.g. home,

ofce, outdoor, etc.) and also in a clinical environment (e.g. audiologist's ofce).

Indications

Any user having received a MED‑EL Cochlear Implant is a potential user of the FineTuner

Echo. Additionally, any person that interacts with a MED‑EL Cochlear Implant user (e.g.

parents of implanted children, audiologists, teachers of implanted children, etc.) might

use the FineTuner Echo.

As the FineTuner Echo is a component of the MED‑EL Cochlear Implant System, all

indications stated for the MED‑EL Cochlear Implant System are applicable.

Contraindications

A patient must not receive a FineTuner Echo if the individual is known to be intolerant

of the materials used in the FineTuner Echo. The FineTuner Echo is not intended to be

used in environments where RF transmissions are prohibited. Patients who are not

able to use the FineTuner Echo are not intended to use the device. Parents/carers shall

operate the FineTuner Echo for them.

As the FineTuner Echo is a component of the MED‑EL Cochlear Implant System, all

contraindications stated for the MED‑EL Cochlear Implant System are applicable.

FineTuner Echo

3. FineTuner Echo

The FineTuner Echo is a small and light‑weight remote control for compatible MED‑EL

audio processors. The FineTuner Echo is provided to help you optimally use your audio

processor in changing daily listening situations.

Its ergonomic design and display facilitate changing the settings of your audio processor.

The FineTuner Echo is not necessary for the function of your audio processor. When

switched on, the audio processor activates the same programme, volume and sensitiv‑

ity setting it had when it was switched off.

System components

Fig. 1 System components

FineTuner Echo

Lanyard

Microbre cloth

Display protection foil

FineTuner Echo

Fig. 2 FineTuner Echo overview

Display

Keypad

Battery lid

Silicone ring

Battery

Battery compartment

Green light

Front view

Back view

FineTuner Echo

Using the FineTuner Echo for the rst time

1. Clean the FineTuner Echo screen with the microbre cloth.

2. To apply the display protection foil, pull off a small section of the backing and

attach the adhesive side to the top part of the display. Slowly pull off the backing

from the foil while carefully pressing out any trapped air bubbles with the micro‑

bre cloth (Fig. 3.1).

3. Insert a coin cell battery (type CR2032) with the sign facing up. Hold the battery

at a slight angle and insert it under the lip in the battery compartment (Fig. 3.2),

then gently push it down.

4. To close the lid, align the arrow on the lid with the symbol on the housing and

push down gently. Use a coin to turn the lid until the arrow on the lid meets the

symbol on the housing (Fig. 3.3). You will feel a slight resistance when the lid

locks in place.

5. After inserting the battery, a pairing notication appears automatically (Fig. 3.4),

prompting you to pair your FineTuner Echo.

Fig. 3 Preparing the FineTuner Echo

FineTuner Echo

To pair the FineTuner Echo, proceed as follows:

1. Switch off the audio processor.

2. Place the coil on the battery lid of the FineTuner Echo (Fig. 4).

3. Switch on the audio processor.

4. If the pairing process was successful, a appears next to the pairing screen. If the

pairing process was not successful, a is displayed.

5. For bilateral users, repeat the steps above for the other side.

Fig. 4 Pairing the FineTuner Echo and the audio processor

NOTE: Your audio processor has to be congured for use with the FineTuner Echo.

If the audio processor is not programmed correctly, the pairing process will not be

successful. For bilaterally implanted users it is particularly important that the audio

processors are correctly programmed for the right and left side. Otherwise only one

processor can be paired to the right or left side.

If you experience problems when trying to pair the FineTuner Echo and the audio

processor, please contact your audiologist.

3 4

1 2

FineTuner Echo

FineTuner Echo keys

Key Name Function

Volume key Increases overall loudness

Volume key Decreases overall loudness

Sensitivity key Increases audio sensitivity

Sensitivity key Decreases audio sensitivity

Programme selection key Toggles between different programmes

Default key Sets overall volume and audio sensitivity of the selected

programme to predened values

Input selection key Toggles between microphone, telecoil or microphone and telecoil

Audio streaming key Blocks/unblocks active external audio stream

Keypad lock Locks/unlocks the keypad

Processor selection key Selects left audio processor

Processor selection key Selects left and right audio processor

Processor selection key Selects right audio processor

Your FineTuner Echo does not have an ON/OFF switch. If you want to switch off the

device completely, you must remove the battery. Please note that the FineTuner Echo

may still show the last screen even after removing the battery.

With the volume and sensitivity keys you can change volume and sensitivity in fast

mode. Keep the desired key pressed to change the setting continuously instead of

stepwise.

Your audiologist or clinical staff can selectively disable all FineTuner Echo functions by

disabling the respective command in the audio processor (via the MED‑EL application

software).

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