E81219 ISS2 NOV09 Quick Guide TP.pdf - For professionals

Ensure that the abutment is secure and
that the area around it is clean.
Have the client describe the sound quality:
loud/soft, bass/treble etc. Adjust appropriate
controls * according to their comments.
Explain how to use the controls and
programs and how to care for the
sound processor.
Specify which accessories are available;
discuss uses and the client’s possible needs.
*The controls and trimmers available vary between
different sound processor models.
Fitting Quick Guide
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Have the client practice the
to connect/disconnect the dummy device, first
on a snap trainer, then on his/her abutment.
STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6
Let the client reset the volume control to
the MCL. Repeat STEP 4 if neccessary.
STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9
Instruct the client on care and maintenance
of the abutment and abutment area.
STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 12
Fill in the registration card. Explain insurance
terms and warranties.
For more detailed information on fitting and fine tuning, see the Baha Fitting Guide.
Let the client connect the sound
processor and adjust the volume control
to the most comfortable level (MCL).
Take advantage of the Patient User Manual
to review the next 4 steps, this will familiarize
the client with the manual.
Review troubleshooting of the sound processor.
Describe how to change the battery and
mention the expected battery life.
Schedule a follow-up appointment.

Too much treble Too much bass Sound too loud Sound too low Initial settings
L
AGCo
L
AGCo
AGCo
L
L
L
AGCo
AGCo
AGCo
Fine Tuning Quick Guide
Omni mode, reset
AGCo to the midpoint
for clients with purely
conductive losses.
Increase the AGCo.
If the AGCo is set to
maximum consider
Baha Intenso .
Let the client reset the volume to the most comfortable level after each adjustment.
Program 1, check
setting of the gain
control so it can
be reset later.
Increase the gain
setting. If the gain
is set to maximum
consider Baha ®
Cordelle II.
Increase the LB slightly. If
feedback occurs or the client feels
that soft sounds are too loud,
decrease the TK slightly.
Decrease the AGCo. Decrease the gain. Decrease the LB. If soft sounds
become too low, increase the TK
LB
slightly.
G
Turn the tone control
counter-clockwise
to decrease the low
frequency gain.
Turn the tone control
clockwise to increase
the low frequency
gain.
–
–
–
–
–
–
L
G
G
L
L
+
L
+
G
+
G
+
G
+
L
+
L
Decrease the low
frequency gain.
Increase the low
frequency gain.
LB
Minimum
TK
Maximum
LB
TK
TK
N
H
L
N
H
L
Tone selector
N = Normal
H = High frequency emphasis
L = Low frequency emphasis
Telecoil selector
M = Microphone
MT = Microphone and telecoil
T = Telecoil
Set the tone control to H.
Set the tone control to L.
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