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Harmony

Sound Processor

Product Guide

For Educators, Therapists, and Families

Harmony Sound Processor

The Harmony Sound Processor is uniquely designed to provide the latest in sound-processing

technology with user functionality. Harmony features CD-quality processing as well as

Autosound™ (a wide sound window), which allows children to hear in noisy classrooms and

experience language naturally. Additionally, Harmony offers a multifunctional LED,

improved battery life, and it is water resistant.

This guide provides information

on the features, accessories,

and use of the Harmony Sound

Processor. Should you need

support beyond this document,

please contact us at 877.829 .0026,

Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to

5 p.m. PST, and ask to speak with

an audiologist, or you can visit

our website at www.BionicEar.com.

TOOLS for SCHOOLS

Summary of content (17 pages)

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Tools for Schools Harmony® Sound Processor Product Guide For Educators, Therapists, and Families Harmony Sound Processor The Harmony Sound Processor is uniquely designed to provide the latest in sound-processing technology with user functionality. Harmony features CD-quality processing as well as Autosound™ (a wide sound window), which allows children to hear in noisy classrooms and experience language naturally.
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Built-in Microphone Built-in LED Status Light Volume Control Built-in TeleCoil Program Switch Processor Module Headpiece Cable Connector T-Mic® Microphone Earhook PowerCel™ Rechargeable Battery Accent Color Cover Headpiece and Cable with Color Cover Quick-Start Guide and System Checks: Step 1: Slide the fully charged PowerCel onto the Processor Module. This will turn on the Harmony Sound Processor.
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Harmony Features Program Switch The Harmony Sound Processor can store up to three (3) programs (P1, P2, P3). The Program Switch has three positions to represent each program. P1 is at the bottom, P2 is in the middle, and P3 is at the top. P1 P2 P3 Harmony Program Switch Volume Control Volume Control allows the loudness level to be adjusted. Turning the control in a clockwise direction increases the loudness; turning the control counterclockwise decreases the loudness.
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The Microphone The Sound Processor Microphone is located directly behind the base of the Earhook positioned at the top of the Harmony Processor. Children may also use an integrated Earhook and Microphone called a T-Mic®. (For more information on the T-Mic, see the Earhook section of this guide.) Telecoil The Harmony Sound Processor contains a built-in Telecoil (T-Coil) option that can be enabled and downloaded to any of the Processor’s three program locations.
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The orange LED communicates three (3) features about PowerCel Status 1. PowerCel Charge The LED will flash ORANGE up to four (4) times to indicate the charge status of the PowerCel. • Three (3) to four (4) quick flashes indicate that the PowerCel is fully charged. • Two (2) quick flashes indicate the PowerCel is sufficiently charged to power the system. • One (1) quick flash indicates the PowerCel charge is nearly depleted. • Zero (0) flashes indicate that the battery needs to be changed immediately.
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Power Options The PowerCel Battery is used to power the Harmony Sound Processor. There are two types of PowerCel Batteries that can be used with the Harmony Sound Processor: the PowerCel™ Slim or PowerCel™ Plus. The PowerCel Plus is larger than the PowerCel Slim and provides increased operating time before a battery change is needed.
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Earhook Options Standard Earhook The standard Earhook is a basic hook that holds the Processor on the child’s ear. With this Earhook in place, the built-in Microphone, located at the top of the Processor, is active. The Earhook comes in Standard and Small sizes. Standard and Small Earhook T-Mic® Microphone The T-Mic Microphone is an integrated Earhook and Microphone combination.
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iConnect™ Adapter The iConnect Adapter allows a wireless connection to a miniature personal FM receiver. The iConnect does not come standard in the child’s Harmony Processor Kit but can be purchased separately through Advanced Bionics. Attaching/Removing an Earhook To Attach: Align the Earhook flush with the Harmony Sound Processor and push to snap in place. Gently pull back to confirm that the Earhook is secure.
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Accessories for the Harmony Auxiliary Microphone • The Auxiliary Microphone, also called a lapel microphone, is an additional microphone that can be used in a number of ways. The Auxiliary Microphone plugs into the auxiliary input jack of the Direct Connect Cable and is for use: • During therapy, or in noisy environments, as it improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio. Auxiliary Microphone • As a way to troubleshoot the child’s Processor.
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Harmony Processor Troubleshooting Determining Device Function Use the Harmony Processor’s built-in Tri-Color LED to determine device function. For details on how to use the LED to determine device function, see the Tri-Color Color LED section below: LED Sequence 1. When the PowerCel is first attached to the Harmony Processor, the LED will indicate the PowerCel charge status by flashing ORANGE. • Three (3) to four (4) quick ORANGE flashes indicate that the PowerCel is fully charged.
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Completing a Microphone Check To test the internal Microphone of Harmony, you will need a Direct Connect Earhook, Direct Connect Cable and Microphone Test Earphones. You should perform a microphone test when the Processor is new, to establish a baseline from which to monitor the internal Microphone for any sound-quality issues. The microphone test only assesses the internal Microphone of the Processor and will not provide information about the Headpiece Cable or T-Mic.
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Harmony Troubleshooting Situations: Problem Action Child cannot hear (No Sound) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Check your connections, including PowerCel, Earhook and Cables. Check the Volume Dial. Make sure the PowerCel is fully charged and inserted properly. Try another PowerCel. Check the Microphone/System status, using the LED. To do this speak close to the child’s Harmony Processor while it is properly positioned on the child and look for the LED to flash Green in response to your voice.
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Using Personal FM Systems with the Harmony® Sound Processor What is an FM System? An FM (Frequency Modulated) system is a wireless communication technology commonly used in the classroom to overcome the adverse effects of distance and competing noise. Connecting the Child’s Harmony to an FM System: 1. Ensure that you have obtained the appropriate FM equipment, such as iConnect Adapter, FM Receiver, FM Transmitter and Batteries (size 10 for the iConnect).
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Tips to Reduce Interference: 1. Ensure that the transmission range is not exceeded. The broadcast range between FM transmitters and receivers may begin to break up at distances greater than 40 feet indoors and 120 feet outdoors. 2. Observe areas in the classroom, or other environments, that can cause “dead spots” in transmission. Complete a listening check with the FM System in the classroom to listen for any problem areas and avoid seating the child in these problem areas.
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FM Troubleshooting Situations: Problem Action Child cannot hear when the FM System is connected 1. Verify that the Harmony Sound Processor is on and at user settings. 2. Verify that the FM System is working, check battery and settings. 3. Verify that your connections are secure. 4. If using the Direct Connect option, verify that you are using the proper FM Adapter Cable. 5. Verify that the Audio-Mixing ratio has been set for FM use (50/50 is recommended for classroom use). 6.
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FM Manufacturer Resource Information Phonak Inc, US Phone: 800.679.4871 • 630.821.5000 info@phonak.com www.phonak-us.com Advanced Bionics® Phone: 877.829.0026 TTY: 800.678.3575 Monday – Friday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST Toolsforschools@AdvancedBionics.com www.BionicEar.
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Headquarters Advanced Bionics, LLC 12740 San Fernando Road Sylmar, CA 91342 USA 877.829.0026 in USA and Canada 800.678.3575 TTY 661.362.1400 661.362.1500 Fax info@AdvancedBionics.com Europe Advanced Bionics SARL 76 rue de Battenheim 68170 Rixheim, France +33.3.89.65.98.00 +33.3.89.65.50.05 Fax europe@AdvancedBionics.com Asia-Pacific Advanced Bionics Asia-Pacific Limited Suite 4203, 42/F, Tower One Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway Hong Kong 852.2526.7668 852.2526.7628 Fax AP@AdvancedBionics.