Phonak inspiro Premium, DynaMic, inspiro premium dynamic User Manual

User Guide

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inspiro Premium

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Contents

1. Welcome 6

2. inspiro and accessoires 8

3. Important inspiro figures 9

3.1 Operating time and charging 9

3.2 Operating range (FM transmission) 9

4. Controls 10

5. Getting started 12

5.1 Charging inspiro 12

5.2 Low battery alarms 14

5.3 Wearing inspiro 15

5.4 Attaching the clip to the inspiro 16

5.5 Attaching the lavalier to the inspiro 18

5.6 Wearing iLapel microphone 19

5.7 iLapel wearing position 20

5.8 Wearing EasyBoom microphone 21

5.9 Switching ON inspiro 23

5.10 Activate the key pad lock 24

5.11 Monitoring 25

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6. Using inspiro 27

6.1 Talking 27

6.2 SoundCheck 28

6.3 Muting the microphone 29

6.4 Using inspiro with an MP3 player,
TV set, GPS, computer or HiFi 30

6.5 Synchronizing receivers 32

7. Individual inspiro configuration 33

7.1 Setting the alarm time 33

7.2 Setting the preferred date format 34

7.3 Adjusting the settings of the LCD display 35

7.4 Selecting a desktop picture 36

7.5 Selecting your language 37

8. Brief description of the menu items 38

8.1 Channels 38

8.2 Receiver options 39

8.3 SoundCheck 40

8.4 Settings 40

8.5 Help 42

8.6 MultiTalker Network 43

8.7 Receiver options 44

9. Changing the application mode 45

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10. DynaMic and accessories 46

11. Important DynaMic figures 47

11.1 Operating time and charging 47

11.2 Operating range (FM transmission) 47

12. Controls 48

13. Getting started 49

13.1 Charging DynaMic 49

13.2 Battery status indication 50

13.3 Vibration alarm indication 51

13.4 Switching ON DynaMic 52

14. Using DynaMic 54

14.1 Common use situations 54

14.2 Passaround microphone 54

14.3 Talking 54

14.4 Colored rings 55

14.5 DynaMic DataLogging FM 55

14.6 Programming 55

15. The MultiTalker Network in school 56

15.1 The MultiTalker Network 56

15.2 Initiating a MultiTalker Network 57

15.3 How to use a MultiTalker Network 58

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15.4 Leaving a MultiTalker Network 58

15.5 Practical tips 59

15.6 Setting up a MultiTalker Network when using 60
DigiMaster loudspeaker

16. FM receivers 61

16.1 The MLxi 61

16.2 Lock MLxi push button 62

16.3 Identifying receivers 62

16.4 Other Phonak FM receivers 63

17. Troubleshooting 64

17.1 inspiro 64

17.2 DynaMic 68

18. Important notices 72

19. Service and warranty 74

20. Declaration of conformity 75

21. Information and explanation of symbols 76

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1. Welcome

inspiro and DynaMic are FM transmitters ideally suited to the
needs of teachers and suitable for use in both regular and
special schools.

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 reflect 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, robust and childproof design DynaMic integrates
inspiro’s high performance FM technology.

Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the features
of your inspiro and DynaMic FM transmitters. Ask your hearing
care professional if you have any questions.

With proper care and usage, inspiro and DynaMic will support
your hearing and 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.

Phonak – Life is on

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Further resources:

To find out more about inspiro, DynaMic, and Phonak FM in
general, we recommend visiting the following websites:

J www.eschooldesk.com

This is a special website specifically dedicated to providing

support to teachers, parents and other inspiro and DynaMic
users. The short movies available present for example various
functions and trouble shooting for FM systems aim to provide
assistance in daily life.

J www.phonak.com

This is Phonak home page. Go on the product section and click

on the FM systems. You can find useful information about
inspiro and DynaMic as well as FM receivers.

J www.fmelibrary.com

This is an online scientific library about FM systems.

The following symbol appears in this user guide:

Important notes for all users.

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2. inspiro and accessoires

inspiro is delivered with either the EasyBoom or the iLapel
microphone, depending on the customer wish. All the accessories
can also be ordered separately.

a inspiro

b Microphones: EasyBoom or iLapel

c inspiro wearing options:

Belt clip and lavalier cord

d Audio cable

e USB charging unit

f Home and travel case

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3.1 Operating time and charging

J Operating time when the battery is fully charged:
e approx. 12 hours

J Charging time for an 80% charge:
e approx. 1 hour

J Charging time for a 100% charge:
e approx. 2 hours

3.2 Operating range (FM transmission)

J Inside a building:
e approx. 15 meters / 50 feet

J Outside:
e approx. 40-50 meters / 130-170 feet

High-powered electronic equipment, large electronic

installations and metallic structures may impair and
significantly reduce the operating range.

3. Important inspiro figures

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4. Controls

inspiro

a ON/OFF slider
b Color LCD
c Soft keys
d Keypad lock key
e Microphone mute key

f 3.5 mm audio input
g mini-USB for charging

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b

c

d e

f g

a

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h Button to attach the belt
clip and the lavalier
i Cable wrapper

iLapel microphone

j Microphone openings
(do not cover!)
k Wearing clip

EasyBoom microphone

l Microphone

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i

j

k

l

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5. Getting Started

5.1 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 flash during charging. The
battery cannot be over-charged.

If the charging unit is removed
from the inspiro, the battery
symbol shows the actual
capacity.

The battery is fully charged.

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5. Getting Started

5.2 Low battery alarms

inspiro provides an automatic vibra alarm if the battery is low.

J Approximately 1 hour before battery is empty:

A vibrating alarm is activated. Check the message on the LCD

and follow the instructions.

J 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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5.3 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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5. Getting Started

5.4 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.

b

a

“click”

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The clip can also be fixed 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.

b

a

a

b

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5.5 Attaching the lavalier to the inspiro

Attach the lavalier to the button

ba c

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5.6 Wearing iLapel microphone

iLapel is an easy-to-use directional lapel microphone which
provides excellent sound quality.

You must switch OFF inspiro before changing the

microphone.

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
20 cm / 7 inches.

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5.7 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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5.8 Wearing EasyBoom microphone

EasyBoom is a comfortable, easy-to-use and robust
boom microphone, ideal for use in classrooms.

You must switch OFF inspiro before changing the

microphone.

(A)

(B)

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5. Getting Started

Make sure the head of the microphone is well
positioned, as depicted on page 21 (A). If required you
can easily bend the boom part (B).

Fix the clip on your clothes as depicted and make sure
the cable is not stretched between the clip and the ear,
or the clip and the inspiro transmitter.

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II

III

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5.9 Switching 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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5.10 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.

These remain locked when using the ON/OFF slider. Please
note that the ON/OFF slider is never locked and can
always be used!

To unlock the keys, repeat the above procedure.

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