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5.8 Fine tuning the pitch
By turning the screw cap (F), the pitch can still be changed slightly. Be careful not to overtighten the screw cap so as not to damage it.
 For a 'clearer sound', tighten the screw cap slightly
 For a 'purer sound' at maximum volume, loosen the screw cap slightly
5.9 Adjusting the volume
Warning
• Never hold the SERVOX digital XL speech aid directly to an ear or place it on top of it!
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The volume can be adjusted with the volume control wheel next to the buttons.
 Increase volume by one level -> 1 x slide the wheel upwards
 Reduce volume by one level -> 1 x slide wheel down
The maximum volume is about 87 dB.
Changing the volume for both buttons simultaneously
 Do not press a button
 Press the wheel up or down
 Press one of the buttons to check the volume
 Repeat the procedure until the desired volume is reached
Changing the volume for one button
 Press and hold the button
 Press the volume control wheel up or down repeatedly until the desired volume is reached
Figure (19) Volume control wheel
5.10 Application points
Warning
• Only place the SERVOX ® digital XL speech aid on uninjured, healthy skin!
Figure (20) Application point at the Figure (21) Application point on
floor of the mouth the cheek
SERVOX digital XL is pressed onto the application point or by moving the speech aid slightly up or down from the application point.
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If possible, practise using the speech aid as part of a speech therapy session.
Note
When the SERVOX digital XL speech aid is held in the less dominant hand, other objects can be held or used in the dominant
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hand at the same time.
5.11 Notes on speech formation
 Practise finding your optimal application point again.
 Maintain skin contact even when moving the head or jaw and do not detach the SERVOX
point. Loss of contact negatively affects sound quality and intelligibility.
 Imagine whispering very softly. In this way, the breathing noise can be reduced. Practise "pseudo-whispering" – whispering only with
the air in your mouth.
 Practise vowels first. Only switch to words when vowels are easy to understand.
 Do not over-articulate. This can result in pharyngeal voice and make you sound unintelligible to your listeners.
 Speak slowly at the beginning and pause appropriately so that your speech sounds as natural as possible.
 Practice speaking only with button A at first. If you feel confident in using button A, add button B as well.
 Practise the use of the tone at the beginning of the speech or at the end of the speech.
 Practise by reading poems or texts aloud
 When speaking, try to maintain your normal facial expressions and gestures.
 Try to stay loose and relaxed, especially in the neck and shoulder area.
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Application points are the places on the throat, floor of the mouth
or cheek that allow sound to be transmitted through the tissue
when the SERVOX ® digital XL speech aid is applied.
Skin folds, scars, beard hair or clothing between the speech aid and
the skin can affect the sound quality. The sound should be clean and
without noise, such as humming. The optimal application point is
the spot that lets the sound through best.
In order to find the best individual application point, the speech aid
should be placed in front of a mirror at all application points and
tried out.
To try out the sounds, the mouth should be opened slightly and
a long stretched vowel such as a long "AAAA" should be spoken.
Tones can be varied by changing the pressure with which the
digital XL speech aid from the application
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6 Troubleshooting
Defect Possible cause
SERVOX ® digital XL speech aid is not re- The bottom cover is not tightened, the contact to the
sponding batteries is interrupted.
Batteries empty or defective
SERVOX ® digital XL speech aid produces no The volume is set too low
sound or too weak a sound
The screw cap is loose
Settings for volume or tones are not saved Software error
or cannot be changed despite correct setting
methods.
7 Accessories
7.1 SERVOX ® digital XL screw caps hard tone and soft tone"
Intended purpose: The SERVOX digital XL screw cap is vibrated by the SERVOX
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produce sounds that are transmitted to the mouth via direct contact with throat or cheek tissue and can be used
for speaking.
Product description: The SERVOX ® digital XL speech aid is delivered with the SERVOX
preassembled. The SERVOX digital screw cap soft produces a more muffled sound in comparison, the SERVOX
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digital screw cap hard produces a clearer sound. The top of the SERVOX
distinguish it.
Replacing the screw cap
 Before use, check the screw cap for damage. Do not use damaged screw caps.
 Clean and disinfect the screw cap before first use and before replacement.
 To replace, unscrew the screw cap from the speech aid and screw on the desired screw cap straight and hand-
tight. The ring-shaped, black sealing ring on the (G) thread between the housing of the speech aid and the show
cap must not be squeezed.
7.2 SERVOX ® digital XL oral tube with adapter
Intended purpose: The SERVOX ® digital XL oral tube is used to transmit sound to the oral cavity as an alternative if the SERVOX
speech aid cannot be applied to one of the application points.
Product description: If it is not possible to place the SERVOX
ring radiation therapy, the speech aid can be used together with the oral tube.
The oral tube and adapter must be cleaned and disinfected before first use and after each use. To use, first put the selected oral tube on the
adapter and then push the adapter onto the speech aid's screw cap until it fits securely. The adapter can also be used without an oral tube.
Long tube (2 x) Short tube (2 x)
Insert the end of the tube into the corner of the mouth Put the end of the tube a little bit sideways in
between the upper row of teeth and the cheek (deforma- the corner of the mouth (softer and louder than
ble, long tube). the long oral tube)
Figure (23) Oral tubes
Note
The adapter and oral tube must be checked regularly for moisture during use and dried if necessary. The warm and humid environ-
ment created by moisture favours the colonisation of bacteria. Moisture can damage the speech aid.
7.3 SERVOX digital XL strap set
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Warning
• Always wear the SERVOX ® digital XL speech aid in front of the body in a controlled manner!
• Make sure that SERVOX digital XL speech aid or strap cannot get caught or jammed!
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• Do not leave children unattended with the SERVOX
Solution
Check the bottom cover. It must be screwed on
straight and hand-tight.
Replace batteries
Increase volume
Check the screw cap and, if necessary, screw it
on straight and hand-tight.
Contact Orbisana Healthcare GmbH or the local
Orbisana Healthcare sales partner and send in
the speech aid for maintenance or repair.
digital XL speech aid to
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® digital screw cap hard
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® digital screw cap is softly coloured to
Figure (22) Screw caps
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Adapter
Place the adapter in the corner of the
mouth. (louder than both oral tubes)
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