Phonak guide-U User Manual

User Guide for guide-U system
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Contents
Welcome 7
inspiro 8
inspiro and accessories 8
Operating time and charging 9 Operating range (FM transmission) 9
Controls 10
Charging inspiro 12 Low battery alarms 14 Wearing inspiro 15 Attaching the clip to the inspiro 16 Attaching the lavalier to the inspiro 18 Wearing iLapel 19 iLapel wearing position 20 Switch ON inspiro 21 Activate the key pad lock 22
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Talking 23 SoundCheck 24 Muting the microphone 25 Using inspiro with an MP3 player, TV set, GPS, computer or HiFi 26 Synchronizing receivers 28
Individual inspiro confi guration 29
Setting the alarm time 29 Setting the preferred date format 30 Adjusting the settings of the LCD display 31 Selecting a desktop picture 32 Selecting your language 33
Brief description of the menu items 34
Channels 34 Receiver options 36 SoundCheck 37 Settings 37 Help 38 MultiTalker Net 40 Receiver options 41
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DynaMic and accessories 42
Important DynaMic fi gures 43
Operating time and charging 43 Operating range (FM transmission) 43
Controls 44
Charging DynaMic 45 Battery status indication 46 Vibration alarm indication 47 Switch ON DynaMic 48
Common use situations 50 Passaround microphone 50 Talking 50 Colored rings 51
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The MultiTalker Network 52
The MultiTalker Network 52 Initiating a MultiTalker Network 53 How to use a MultiTalker Network 54 Leaving a MultiTalker Network 54 Practical tips 55
inspiro 58 DynaMic 62
Important notices 66
Service and warranty 68
Declaration of conformity 69
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Welcome
inspiro’s outstanding design, with its large color display, makes this transmitter unique. Soft keys, an alarm clock, different wearing options and a wealth of other details refl ect Phonak’s passion for user friendliness.
DynaMic, the inspiro passaround microphone, is designed to work exclusively alongside inspiro in the MultiTalker Network. With its simple and robust design DynaMic integrates inspiro’s high performance FM technology.
Please read this manual carefully to benefi t from all the features of your inspiro and DynaMic FM transmitters.
With proper care and usage, inspiro and DynaMic will support your communication needs for many years.
inspiro and DynaMic are quality products developed by Phonak. Phonak is the world leader in FM technology, innovation and reliability based in Switzerland.
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Important notes for all users.
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inspiro
inspiro and accsessoires
inspiro is delivered with either the EasyBoom or the iLapel micro­phone, depending on the customer wish. All the accessories can also be ordered separately.
inspiro
Microphones: EasyBoom or iLapel
inspiro wearing options:
Belt clip and lavalier cord
Audio cable
Charging unit
Home and travel case
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Operating time and charging:
 Operating time when the battery is fully charged:  approx. 12 hours
 Charging time for an 80% charge:  approx. 1 hour
 Charging time for a 100% charge:  approx. 2 hours
Operating range (FM transmission):
Inside a building:  approx. 50 feet (15 meters)
Outside: approx. 130–170 feet (40–50 meters)
High-powered electronic equipment, large electronic
installations and metallic structures may impair and signifi cantly reduce the operating range.
Important inspiro figures
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Controls
inspiro
ON/OFF slider Color LCD Soft Keys Keypad lock key Microphone mute key
3.5 mm audio input mini-USB for charging
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Button to attach the belt clip and the lavalier Cable wrapper
iLapel microphone
Microphone openings (do not cover!)
Wearing clip
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Getting Started
Charging inspiro
inspiro contains a re-chargeable built-in state-of-the art lithium polymer battery with fast-charge capability. A fully-discharged battery will charge to 80% in one hour and 100% in 2 hours.
Select an easily accessible socket outlet and plug the charging unit into the socket outlet.
Connect the mini-USB plug from the charging unit to the inspiro.
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Use only the original Phonak charging unit for insprio.
The segments in the battery symbol fl ash during charging. The battery cannot be over-charged.
If the charging unit is removed from the inspiro, the segments in the battery symbol show the actual capacity.
If the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol in the LCD shows four segments.)
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Getting Started
Low battery alarms
inspiro provides an automatic vibra alarm if the battery is low.
Approximately 1 hour before battery is empty:
A vibrating alarm is activated. Check the message on the LCD
and follow the instructions.
Approximately 15 minutes before battery is empty:
If inspiro has not been charged after the first alarm, the
second vibrating alarm is automatically activated before the battery is completely exhausted. Check the message on the LCD and follow the instructions. If the battery is not being charged at that time, inspiro switches OFF automatically in
15 minutes.
If the battery is completely exhausted, there will be no segments in the battery symbol and the battery symbol in the LCD will change from white to red.
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Wearing inspiro
inspiro can either be worn on the belt by using the clip…
(see page 16)
…or around the neck by using the lavalier
(see page 18)
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Getting Started
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Attaching the clip to the inspiro
Attach the clip to the button on the backside of the inspiro. Make sure the clip holds securely on the inspiro.
Fix the clip to the belt or trousers. Make sure the clip on the inspiro holds securely.
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The clip can also be fi xed to the belt or trousers before the inspiro is attached. Make sure the clip is secured to the inspiro.
To remove the clip from the inspiro, press the button on the clip and carefully remove the clip from the inspiro.
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Attaching the lavalier to the inspiro
Attach the lavalier to the button.
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Wearing iLapel
iLapel is an easy-to-use directional lapel microphone which provides excellent sound quality.
a) Unwind the iLapel from the inspiro.
b) Fix the iLapel to your
shirt and make sure the distance between the microphone and your mouth is approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
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Getting Started
iLapel wearing position
Do not cover the two microphone openings!
If you are uncertain whether the iLapel is in the correct position, activate the SoundCheck feature in inspiro. SoundCheck helps to position the iLapel correctly.
OK!
Wrong!
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Switch ON inspiro
To switch ON, push the slider to the left until the green mark appears and the LCD is illuminated.
To save power, the backlight of the inspiro LCD is switched OFF after a certain time. Press any button to activate the LCD backlight.
To switch OFF inspiro, push the slider to the right.
The inspiro can also be switched OFF if the keypad is
locked!
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ON OFF
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Activate the key pad lock
It is recommended to activate the key pad lock whenever possible.
To activate the key pad lock, go to the highest menu level as shown above and press the key showing the key symbol, then press OK. A key symbol appears in the status bar.
If the key pad lock is activated, the six keys are locked.
Please note that the ON/OFF slider is never locked and can always be used!
To unlock the keys, repeat the above procedure.
Getting Started
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