Fitting MENU with the iP5 programmer - Widex for professionals

Fittinghearing aidsbased on theFlex platformwith theiP5 programmer

Contents The iP5 programmer ........................................ 4Overview of the iP5 fitting flow. .............................. 6Control panel.................................................................................................................... 8Display information.......................................................................................................10Connecting the selected hearing aid ..........................12Preconditions .............................................. 13Monaural/Binaural (M-B)............................................................................................14Vent size (VNT)...............................................................................................................14Paediatric fittings (AGE)..............................................................................................15Vent compensation (AISA).........................................................................................15Fitting ....................................................16Sensogram.......................................................................................................................16Air-bone gap (ABG)......................................................................................................18Feedback test..................................................................................................................18Fitting complete............................................................................................................20Fine tuning ................................................21Loudness..........................................................................................................................22Gain settings...................................................................................................................22MPO...................................................................................................................................23Occlusion manager.......................................................................................................24Program options .......................................... 25Program selection.........................................................................................................26RC4 matching.................................................................................................................30SmartSpeak – beep tones..........................................................................................33Program gain offset.....................................................................................................34HD Locator......................................................................................................................34Speech and noise mode.............................................................................................35Feedback cancelling....................................................................................................36Audibility Extender......................................................................................................37Test Mode . ............................................... 38Servicing the iP5 programmer. .............................. 39Inserting and changing the batteries.....................................................................39Checking the software version.................................................................................39Updating the PROM.................................................................................................... 40Abbreviations used in the iP5 programmer. ....................41

The iP5programmerThe iP5 programmer is the latest portable programmerfrom Widex. The iP5 can be used to fitand fine-tune all digital Widex hearing aids (exceptthe CLEAR series) that can be fitted withthe SP3 and iP4 programmers.MENU consists of three series according to thenumber of channels - ME3 (3 channels), ME5 (5channels) and ME10 (10 channels). This manualrefers to ME5-9-cf but can be used for all of themodels in the three MENU series.• Widex MENU• Widex mind330• Widex mind220• Widex REAL• Widex Passion• Widex Inteo• Widex AIKIA• Widex Flash• Senso Diva• Senso Vita• Senso +• Senso C• P-series• Bravissimo• BravoCompared to when using Compass to fit andfine-tune WIDEX MENU instruments, the iP5programmer has some limitations in terms offlexibility and options. When using the iP5programmer for MENU fittings, the followingfeatures cannot be accessed or fine-tuned:• DAI programs• Sound Diary• RECD• Less flexibility in program selection (Zen isnot available)• Fewer program fine-tuning options (includingQuickFit)• HA configuration• Acoustic identities4

The fitting flow for MENU hearing aids is thesame whether you are using Compass or the iP5programmer. A MENU hearing aid that has beenfitted and fine-tuned with the iP5 programmer istotally compatible with Compass. A MENU hearingaid that has been fitted with Compass is nottotally compatible with the iP5 programmer. If aMENU hearing aid with program specific finetuning is connected to the iP5 programmer, allprograms will be linked to the Master program,and the program specific fine tuning will be recalculated.The iP5 programmer will always ask ifyou want to recalculate the settings according tothe format that the iP5 programmer can handle.5

Overview of the iP5 fitting flowPreconditionsSensogramFeedbackFine TuneProgramOptionsMonaural/BinauralM-BBasicTestLoudness MasterLNSProgram SelectionPRGRC4 MatchingRC4IGnormalSmartSpeak/Beep S-BVentVNTExpandedEXPReferenceREFInsertion GainIGIGloudProgram Gain OffsetPGOIGsoftAgeAir-Bone GapABGMPOAOCHigh Def LocatorLOCVentcompensationAISAOcclusion ManagerOCCSpeech-NoiseSNFeedback CancellingFBCManual AdjustMAAbout add-on features and programsavailable with the iP5 programmer.In WIDEX MENU it is possible to add optional features andprograms purchased by the client. The features and programsavailable with the iP5 programmer are up to three supplementarylistening programs, Audibility Extender, Speech Enhancer,HD Locator with Speech tracer and SmartSpeak. (Zen is notavailable with the iP5 programmer.)Audibility ExtenderAE6

Connect the hearing aid to the iP5 programmer.The e-PROM used in the programmer should beversion 5.6 or later. Hearing aids can be connectedto the right and the left side at the sametime. The iP5 programmer reads and displaysthe settings for one instrument at a time. If youpress On R, the programmer reads the data ofthe instrument connected to the user’s right ear,and if you press On L, the programmer reads thedata of the instrument connected to the user’sleft ear.7

Control panelA. On R key. Activates the programmer andreads the data from the right hearing aid.B. On L key. Activates the programmer andreads the data from the left hearing aid.C. Tone key. Activates the tone used to measurethe Sensogram.F. Menu keys. When you press a menu key, theassociated menu function is activated.G. Arrow keys. Adjustment of values. If you holddown an arrow key, its value increases or decreases.Single keystrokes will change thevalue one step at a time.D. Main display. Contains information for thehearing care professional fitting the instrument.The information is mode-sensitive.E. Menu display. Displays the present functionof the menu keys.8

ABDECFGFig. 1 The iP5 programmer.9

Turn the iP5 programmer on by pressing the OnR or On L key. If the connected hearing aid hasnot been fitted before, the iP5 programmer automaticallystarts up in Preconditions mode.Display informationThe iP5 programmer has two displays: a maindisplay and a menu display. The displays showthe following information (see fig. 2):If you change any fitting or fine-tuning parameterswith the iP5 programmer, an hourglasssymbol will appear in the main display. This indicatesthat the iP5 programmer is busy sendingdata to the hearing aid. The data transmissionlasts a few seconds during which time the keyson the programmer are inactive and the hearingaid is muted briefly. Once the hourglass is turnedoff, you can continue the fitting and fine-tuningprocess. This routine ensures that parameter settingsdisplayed on the iP5 programmer are alwaysidentical to the settings in the hearing aid.1. Main field. Specifies hearing aid type and themode name or description.2. Extra information field. Indicates, for example,if the feedback result is OK for minimumacceptable gain for speech.3. Value field. The content is mode-sensitive.4. Information field. The content is mode-sensitive.Displays information such as frequencyor program.5. Menu display. Displays the current functionof the menu keys.10

6. Battery indicator. Blinks when the batteriesneed changing.7. Feedback test indicator. Blinks if a new feedbacktest is required.8. Hourglass. When the hourglass is displayed,the iP5 programmer is “busy”; pressing thekeys will therefore have no effect.15622783 3 334 4 4 4Fig. 2 The iP5 programmer displays.11

Connectingthe selectedhearing aidTo connect MENU to the iP5 programmer or toHI-PRO/NOAHlink you need a programmingcable, which is the same for all models, and aprogramming adaptor, which is unique for eachmodel. Fig. 3 shows which adaptor to use foreach model. BTE hearing aids (except for m)must have a battery inserted and be turned onduring programming, whereas you must removethe hearing aid battery from the battery drawerwhen programming ITE, CIC or IIC hearing aids.When programming m hearing aids, you mustremove the hearing aid battery and the batterycover.Fig. 3 MENU programming adaptors.12

In the first fitting step, the user specific informationis inserted. The information that is enteredin Preconditions mode is used as parameters inthe fitting algorithm to make the fitting of MENUas precise and individual as possible. In Preconditionsmode, you have the following four functionsat your disposal: Monaural/Binaural M-B,Vent size VNT, Paediatric fittings AGE and Ventcompensation AISA.Press the menu key next to the function whereyou want to insert information.An exclamation mark will be displayed next tothe functions in Preconditions mode where datahas been entered. If no data is entered, the iP5programmer will base the fitting on average andrecommended values.PreconditionsPress the menu key next to ==> to access thefunctions that are not visible.ME5-9-cfFig. 4 The parameters that are entered in Preconditionsmode help ensure that the fitting is individualised foryour client.13

Monaural/Binaural (M-B)Press the arrow key below “MON” or “BIN” toindicate whether the fitting is monaural or binaural.The fitting rationale compensates for anymonaural fitting.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return toPreconditions mode.Vent size (VNT)The arrow key below the value field allows youto choose from a number of predefined ventparameters.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return toPreconditions mode.14

Paediatric fittings (AGE)If you are fitting a child under ten years of age,press the menu key next to “AGE”. Select theage group of the child using the left set of arrowkeys. The paediatric rationale will automaticallybe activated if an age group below the age often years is selected.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return toPreconditions mode.Vent compensation (AISA)In case you do not want to use the automaticvent compensation function (AISA), the iP5 softwareversion 4.2 or higher provides the option toturn AISA off (default setting is On).Use the arrow key below “OFF” to turn AISA off.With AISA turned off, the result of the feedbacktest will just be “Test OK”. There will be no indicationof the in-situ vent effect in the display.If you want to use the automatic vent compensationfunction, just use the arrow key to changethe AISA setting to “ON”. You do not have tomake a new feedback test. The in-situ vent effectwill be displayed in the feedback display.15

FittingSensogramThe next step in the MENU fitting procedure isthe Sensogram. Press the menu key next to“MODE” to access Sensogram mode. The hearingaid that is being fitted is muted in Sensogrammode. The hearing aid not currently being fittedis also muted. You can, however, turn it on byusing the binaural listening function. To activatethe listening function, press the other “On” key.For example if you wish to listen in with the lefthearing aid while the right hearing aid is beingfitted, press On L. The message “Mic ON Left” isbriefly displayed and the small diode next to theOn L key starts blinking. This function allows youto provide instructions regarding the Sensogram.To turn off the binaural listening functionfor the left hearing aid, press the On R key(i.e. the “On” key of the hearing aid you are fitting).The message “Mic OFF Left” is brieflydisplayed, and the small diode stops blinking.The binaural listening function should always bedisabled during the actual measurement ofSensogram thresholds and while performing thefeedback test.Ensure quiet surroundings. First, measure thebasic Sensogram using the ascending or descendingmethod, for the frequencies 500, 1000,2000 and 4000 Hz. Use the arrow keys to adjustthe tone level and press the tone key to activatethe tone.16

After having measured the basic Sensogram,you can go to the expanded Sensogram bypressing the menu key next to “EXP”. The expandedSensogram is measured in the sameway as the basic Sensogram. Press the menukey next to ==> repeatedly to get access to allthe frequencies available in the expanded Sensogrammode.ME5-9-cf SENSOGRAM2030 40 50500 1000 2000 4000MODEEXPABGFig. 5 After the basic Sensogram thresholds have beenmeasured, you can go to the expanded Sensogram bypressing the menu key next to “EXP”. ABG lets you entera possible air-bone gap.To reset the hearing aid to the basic Sensogramvalues, first press the menu key next to “BACK”,then the key next to “RSET” and finally the keynext to “YES”.17

Air-bone gap (ABG)If you are fitting a client with a conductive ormixed hearing loss, press the menu key next to“ABG” to enter the air-bone gap. Insert the airbonegap for 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz.The MENU fitting rationale will automatically includethis information.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return toSensogram mode.Feedback testPress the menu key next to “MODE” to accessFeedback mode. The hearing aid is muted inFeedback mode. Use the binaural listening functionto instruct your client before you start thetest.Ensure quiet surroundings. Press the menu keynext to “TEST” to start the feedback test.While the test is running, “FB” will blink in themain display. If there is too much backgroundnoise, the feedback test will be stopped and“- - -” will be displayed. Ensure quiet surroundingsand start the test again.18

The feedback test result is shown in the maindisplay. If “TEST OK” is displayed, you can proceedwith the fitting. If “***” is displayed, this indicatesthat the fit of the earmould or shell is inadequateand the client will not receive enoughgain for normal speech. The feedback test alsoshows the in-situ vent effect. The in-situ venteffect is displayed as a value in mm.To see the reference values of the test, press themenu key next to “REF”. The measured availablegain and the minimum acceptable gain for normalspeech (MIN) will be displayed. Press themenu key next to “BACK” to go back to the mainFeedback mode.If you are fitting a hearing aid that has not beenprogrammed before, you have the possibility touse estimated feedback test data. If you want touse estimated values and not measured values,press the menu key next to “MODE” instead of“TEST”. The main display shows “USE ESTI-MATED”. Press the menu key next to “YES” touse estimated values. If you do not want to useestimated values, press the menu key next to“NO”.To complete the fitting, press the menu key nextME5-9-cf FEEDBACK MODETEST OKINS VENT 2.0 mmTESTREFto “MODE”.Fig. 6 After the feedback test has been run, the test resultand the in-situ vent effect are displayed.19

Fitting completeThe first fitting of MENU is complete. The message“Fitting Complete” is displayed briefly inthe main display. If the fitting is binaural, you repeatthe steps under Preconditions and Fitting.Let your client evaluate the fitting. When youhave ensured that your client is satisfied with thesound quality, loudness level and balance betweenthe hearing aids using the binaural listeningfunction, disconnect the hearing aids fromthe iP5 programmer.20

If the hearing aid has been fitted before, the iP5programmer will automatically start up in FineTune mode. In Fine Tune mode, you have fourparameters at your disposal.• Loudness Master (LNS)• Insertion Gain (IG)• MPO manager (MPO)• Occlusion manager (OCC)ME5-9-cf FINE TUNEMODELNSIGFig. 7 In Fine Tune mode, the sound in the hearing aidcan be adjusted according to your client’s wishes.Fine tuningPress the menu key next to ==> to access theparameters that are not visible.An exclamation mark will be displayed next tothe parameters where fine tuning has beenmade.21

LoudnessPress the menu key next to “LNS” to access theLoudness Master parameter. Loudness Master isa master parameter used for adjusting the overallloudness in the hearing aid or balancing thehearing aids. Adjustments in Loudness Masteraffect all programs in the hearing aid. To adjustthe loudness, use the arrow key below the valuefield. The value 0 (zero) indicates that no adjustmentshave been made. A negative value indicatesthat loudness has been decreased and apositive value indicates that loudness has beenincreased.Gain settingsTo access Insertion Gain, press the menu keynext to “IG”. To toggle between “Normal”,“Loud” and “Soft” input levels, press the menukey next to “INP”. Use the arrow keys below themain display to adjust the insertion gain.For each input level, you can adjust insertiongain for the four frequency regions by using thearrow keys below these. TG indicates the targetfor the input level.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return toFine Tune mode.22

Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return toFine Tune mode.(Normal)INS GAIN3 !12 10 11TG03 TG11 TG10 TG11BACKINPFig. 8 The insertion gain can be adjusted for normal, loudand soft input levels.MPOTo adjust MPO (Maximum Power Output), pressthe menu key next to “MPO”. MPO can be adjustedfor the four frequency regions. TG indicatesthe target for the MPO. Any adjustmentsof MPO will affect all the frequency regions, andit will affect all the programs in the hearing aid.To turn off the AOC, press the menu key next to“AOC”. Use the arrow keys below the main displayto choose ON or OFF.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return tothe MPO manager. Press the menu key next to“BACK” to return to Fine Tune mode.23

Occlusion managerPress the menu key next to “OCC” to access theOcclusion manager. The Occlusion manager defaultsetting is “OFF”. Use the arrow key below“ON” to turn the Occlusion manager on, and usethe arrow key below “LF1” to set the Occlusionmanager. Press the menu key next to “BACK” toreturn to Fine Tune mode.OCCLUSION0 *LF1 ON OFFBACKFig. 9 In the Occlusion manager, gain for the lowest frequencybands can be adjusted to solve occlusion problems.LF1 (125-350 Hz).An exclamation mark will be displayed next tothe parameters where fine tuning has beenmade.24

Press the menu key next to “MODE” to accessProgram Options mode. The active program, i.e.the program that the client listens to, will blinkon the display.In Program Options, you can adjust the overallgain and feature settings for each program individuallywith:• Program selection• Program gain offset• HD Locator• Speech and noise mode• Feedback cancelling• Audibility ExtenderProgramoptions25

Program selectionBy default, MENU starts up with one listeningprogram - the Master program - and one availableslot for another listening program. If moreprogram slots have been made available for thehearing aid, use Program selection to add programs.Press the menu key next to “PRG” to seethe programs at your disposal. All the programsare predefined with specific feature default settings.MENU can have up to five listening programs.The Master program is always displayedas program number 1 in the main display. To addprograms as program 2, 3 and 4, respectively,use the arrow keys below the programs.PROGRAM SELECTIONP1MASTACC TV AEP2 P3 P4MTP5BACKRC4S-BFig. 10 In Program Selection, you can choose up to fivelistening programs. If the hearing aid is provided with anRC coil, RC4 will be displayed in the menu display. S-Bmakes it possible to select between SmartSpeak messagesor beep tones in the hearing aid.26

The program options are• Master (MAST)• Acclimatisation (ACC)• Standard (STD)• Music (MUS)• TV (TV)• Audibility Extender (AE)*• MT (MT)**• T (T)***available as an add-on feature**not available with CIC, IIC, m27

Program Description ConfigurationMasterAcclimatisationMusicTVStandardProvides the best possible overall performance inall environments. All adaptive features work togetherto optimise listening comfort.Designed for the first-time user who needs an alternativesetting during the acclimatisation period.Provides reduced gain compared to the Masterprogram. The program reduces gain for all inputlevels.Focuses on optimum reproduction of music,whether it is performed live or played from stereoor surround systems. The program emphasiseslow frequencies.Focuses on optimum reproduction of sound fromtelevision sets. The program attenuates low frequenciesand emphasises high frequencies.Focuses on overall performance. Feature settingsare defined to optimise audibility and intelligibility.- HD Locator omni- Speech and noise mode: Noise reduction- Feedback Cancelling: SuperGain- HD Locator omni- Speech and noise mode: Widex classic noise reduction- Feedback Cancelling: SuperGain- HD Locator omni- Speech and noise mode: Off- Feedback Cancelling: SuperGain music- HD Locator omni- Speech and noise mode: Widex classic noise reduction- Feedback Cancelling: SuperGain- HD Locator omni- Noise reduction- SuperGain28

Program Description ConfigurationAudibilityExtender*MT**T**Provides audibility for high-frequency sounds bymeans of frequency transposition. A program forclients with little or no hearing in the high frequencies.The start band frequency is defined by theSensogram configuration.An acoustic program combined with the input fromthe telecoil.Focuses on the input from the telecoil.- HD Locator omni- Speech and noise mode: Widex classic noisereduction- Feedback Cancelling: SuperGain- HD Locator omni- Speech and noise mode: Widex classic noisereduction- Feedback Cancelling: SuperGain*available as an add-on feature**not available with CIC, IIC, m29

RC4 matchingIf the hearing aid is provided with an RC coil,RC4 will be displayed in the menu display. TheiP5 programmer allows matching of the two RC4remote control models with MENU hearing aids.All ME3-9-cf, ME5-9-cf, ME10-9-cf, ME3-19-cf,ME5-19-cf, ME10-19-cf and ME3-m, ME5-m,ME10-m hearing aids come with an RC coil.MENU-X ITE, MENU-IIC and MENU-CIC modelshave to be ordered with an RC coil to be compatiblewith an RC4 remote control.During the RC4 matching procedure, the remotecontrol is individualised to match the settings ofthe hearing aid to the preferences of the client.Each fitting produces three codes that containall the information necessary for the RC4 tofunction properly with the hearing aid. You cannotprogramme the RC4 before you know thethree codes from the iP5 programmer.Press the menu key next to “RC4” in ProgramSelection.30

LEFT RC4 MATCHINGSET UP RC4R4-2 UNI OFF OFFMODEL R-L LIGHT ALARMFig. 11 The setup screen of RC4 matching.NEXTBACKInsert batteries in the RC4. Press and hold the“+” key and then the centre key on the RC4. Thedisplay on the RC4 shows “Pro” and the remotecontrol is now in programming mode.In the setup screen of RC4 matching you can select:RC4 model, separate or united handling ofthe right and left hearing aid, light on/off andalarm on/off. If no RC4 handling has been donepreviously, a “?” will flash. Here you have tochoose between RC4-1 and RC4-2. Use the arrowkeys below the main display to make your selection.Press the centre key of the RC4 until the RC4display shows “c 1”, and enter code 1. Press thecentre key of the RC4 again and enter code 2.Press the centre key again and enter code 3.Finally press the centre key until the RC4 displayshows “End”. The settings and options are programmedand saved in the RC4. The remotecontrol turns off automatically after a time-outperiod.Start the matching process by pressing themenu key next to “NEXT”. The three RC4 matchingcodes will be displayed.LEFT RC4 MATCHINGENTER CODE3 4 0CODE1 CODE2 CODE3BACKFig 12 The three RC4 matching codes are displayed.31

When the three codes have been entered, theresult of the matching process is shown in themain display of the iP5. If “MATCH OK” is displayed,it indicates that the matching processhas been successfully completed. Informationabout the RC4 model, the choice of hearingaid handling, ID number and the number ofprograms in the RC4 is shown in the maindisplay.LEFT RC4 MATCHINGERRORRC4 NOT TYPE RC-1STRTBACKAppears when matching with an RC4-1 has beenselected, but the model from which the iP5 receivesinformation is an RC4-2.LEFT RC4 MATCHINGERRORRC4 NOT TYPE RC-2STRTBACKLEFT RC4 MATCHINGMATCH OKR4-2 UNI 200 2MODEL R-L ID PRGSTRTBACKFig. 13 The matching process has been successfully completed.Appears when matching with an RC4-2 has beenselected, but the model from which the iP5 receivesinformation is an RC4-1.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to go backto Program Selection mode.LEFT RC4 MATCHINGERRORID NOT OKSTRTBACKIf the matching process is not ok, one of the followingerrors will be displayed:Appears when matching with an RC4 with a nonvalidID code has been chosen.32

Press the menu key next to “BACK” to enter theRC4 setup screen. Change the selection of theRC model by using the arrow key below the maindisplay. Press the “STRT” key to go to the initialstep of the matching process and enter the threecodes.SmartSpeak – beep tonesIf SmartSpeak is added to the hearing aid, it ispossible to switch between SmartSpeak andbeep tones. Press the menu key next to “S-B”.Use the arrow keys below the main display tochoose SPEAK or BEEP.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to go backto Program Selection mode. In Program Selectionmode, press the menu key next to “BACK”to go back to Program Options mode.The level of the SmartSpeak messages, languageand type of speaker (Male/Female) can only bealtered using Compass.33

Program gain offsetPress the menu key next to “PGO” and use thearrow keys below the main display to adjust thegain for the individual program as required. Thevalue 0 (zero) indicates that no adjustmentshave been made. A negative value indicates thatthe gain has been decreased and a positive valueindicates that the program gain has been increased.PROGRAM GAIN OFFSETP1MAST0 0 2P2 P3 !P43!P5BACKFig. 14 In Program Gain Offset the gain can be adjustedfor each acoustic program individually.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to go to ProgramOptions mode.HD LocatorPress the menu key next to “LOC” to adjust thesetting of the HD Locator in the individual programas required. The programs are predefinedwith specific feature settings. The HD Locatorcan be set in the acoustic programs. In MT and T,the default setting is omni and cannot bechanged.You can change the microphone setting of a programby using the arrow keys below that program.The HD Locator settings are:• HD Locator with Speech Tracer (LOCS)*• HD Locator omni (OMNI)• HD Locator dir (DIR)*needs to be purchased additionally34

HIGH DEF LOCATORLOCSDIROMNIP1 P2 P3BACKFig. 15 The HD Locator can be set separately for eachprogram.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return toProgram Options mode.Speech and noise modeTo adjust the speech and noise setting for theindividual programs, press the menu key nextto “SN”. Each program has a default speechand noise setting. You can change the speechand noise setting of a program by using thearrow keys below that program. The speechand noise settings are:• Off (OFF)• Noise reduction minimum (W1)• Noise reduction (W2)• Noise reduction enhanced (W3)• Noise reduction comfort (COMF)• Speech Enhancer (SPNH)*Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return toProgram Options.*needs to be purchased additionally35

Feedback CancellingTo change the feedback cancelling setting, pressthe menu key next to “FBC”. Each program ispredefined with a default feedback cancellingsetting. You can change the feedback cancellingsetting of a program by using the arrow keys belowthat program.The feedback cancelling settings are:• SuperGain (STD)• SuperGain music (MUS)• Off (OFF)If you choose the feedback cancelling settingOFF, “MA” (manual adjustment) is displayed inthe menu display. If you want to manually adjustthe feedback margin, press the menu key nextto “MA”. Manual adjustments can only be madein the programs where the feedback cancellingfeature is set to OFF. Manual adjustments aremade in 1 dB steps.For the optional Audbility Extender program itis only possible to choose between SuperGain orOff.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return toProgram Options.36

Audibility ExtenderIf the Audibility Extender program is added,“AE” will appear in the menu display. Press themenu key next to “AE” to have the AudibilityExtender start band displayed. The start frequencyband is defined by the Sensogramthresholds. If you want to change the start frequencyband, use the arrow key under the programthat has been selected as the AudibilityExtender program.Press the menu key next to “BACK” to return toProgram Options.An exclamation mark will be displayed nextto the functions where adjustments have beenmade.The start frequencies are:ME3: 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000 Hz.ME5 and ME10: 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000,2500, 3200, 4000 Hz.37

Test ModeMENU hearing aids can be put in a special measurementmode. The purpose of this mode is toallow reproduction of specified MENU data forquality control or service. When the test mode isactive, the client should not wear the hearingaid. In Test Mode, MENU’s automatic mode isdisabled so that pure tone measurements can beused for comparison purposes according tomeasurement standards. Use the following procedure:• Turn the iP5 programmer off by pressing theOn R and On L keys simultaneously.• Hold down the top menu key while pressingthe relevant On key (On R or On L). The hearingaid is now in position M (the microphoneis on). The amplifier is set to linear amplificationwith fixed gain. Noise Reduction, FeedbackCancelling and the microphone squelchare deactivated. Dual microphone MENU instrumentsare set in omnidirectional mode.Measurements can now be made. When the testis completed, return to normal mode by pressingthe On L or On R key.If the hearing aid has a telecoil, you can switch toposition T (telecoil) by pressing the key next to“TELE” in the menu display.The programmed data in MENU will not bechanged. MENU will remain in Test Mode untilyou press the relevant On key on the iP5 programmeror turn the hearing aid off.The iP5 programmer is automatically turned offafter ten minutes unless it is manually turned offbefore.38

Inserting and changing the batteriesWhen the battery symbol in the main displaystarts to blink, it is time to change the batteriesof the iP5 programmer. You need three 1.5 V batteries,size AA, for the iP5 programmer. To insertthe batteries, remove the battery door on theback of the programmer. For correct battery positioningsee the symbols in the battery compartment.Always change all three batteries atthe same time, and make sure that they are correctlyinserted. Replace the battery door.Checking the software versionBy updating the programming software you canensure that the iP5 programmer continues towork optimally and is able to programme thelatest Widex hearing aids. PROM version 5.6 orlater is required for programming the MENU series.The software version number is written onthe PROM and can be read through the littlewindow on the back of the iP5 programmer.Servicingthe iP5programmerPlease note that hearing instruments must notbe connected to the programmer when youchange the batteries.After changing the batteries, or when insertingbatteries for the first time, press On L and On Rsimultaneously; this will turn off and reset theprogrammer. When you turn the programmer onagain, it is ready for use.Fig. 16 The software version number is written on thePROM chip and can be read through the little window onthe back of the iP5 programmer.39

Updating the PROMWe advise you to check with your distributor beforeupdating the PROM in the iP5 programmer.Should it be necessary to make the update withoutconsulting the distributor, it is important thatyou follow this procedure:There are two sockets in iP5. Place the newPROM version over the right socket and gentlypress it in place. The PROM 5.6 should go in theright socket and the left marked with a red dotshould be empty. Do not touch the pin connectorson the PROM as this can cause damage.• Cut off the power by removing the batterycompartment door and removing thebatteries.• Open the PROM cover on the back of the iP5programmer.• Insert the batteries and replace the PROMcover and the battery compartment door.• Reset the iP5 programmer by pressing theOn R and On L keys simultaneously.If you have an old PROM in the iP5, remove theold PROM version by using a special removaltool (known as a PLCC extractor) to avoid damagingthe socket. Insert the extractor into theslots of the socket, press it together and thePROM can easily be pulled out.Fig. 17 To remove the PROM use the removal tool (PLCCextractor)40

ABGACCAE*AGEAir-bone gapAcclimatisation programAudibility Extender*Age groupLF1 Controls the overall gain in the 125,250 and 350 Hz bandsLNS Loudness masterLOCS* HD Locator with Speech Tracer*Abbreviationsusedin the iP5programmerAISAAssessment of in-situ acousticsMAManual adjustmentAOCAutomatic Output ControlMASTMaster programBINBinauralM-BMonaural-binaural fittingCFCOCOMFClassic flexClassic openWidex classic noise reductioncomfortMINMONMPOMinimum acceptable gain forspeechMonauralMaximum power outputDIREFEOEXPFBCIGINPINS GAINISPHigh Definition Locator directionalélan flexélan openExpanded SensogramFeedback CancellingInsertion gainInput levelInsertion gainIntegrated Signal ProcessingMTMUSMUSOCCOFFOMNIPGOPRGMicrophone + telecoilprogramMusic programSuperGain musicOcclusion managerNo noise reductionHigh Definition Locator omniProgram gain offsetProgram selection*needs to be purchased additionally41

REFRSETS-BSPNHSTDTTVVNTW1W2W3Reference valuesResetSmartSpeak – Beep tonesSpeech Enhancer (speech andnoise mode)Standard programTelecoil programTV programVent diameterWidex classic noise reductionminimumWidex classic noise reductionWidex classic noise reductionenhanced42

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