Phonak iSense Micro User Manual

iSense Micro

User Guide

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Contents

Welcome 4

Online resources 6

iSense Micro package 7

Important iSense Micro numbers 8

Instrument description 10

Getting started 11

Inserting the battery 11
Fitting the iSense Micro in the ear 14
Switching ON 16
Switching OFF 17

Ear wax detection 18

Replacing the ear wax filter 19

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Important information 21

Service and warranty 23

Declaration of conformity 24

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iSense Micro is an ingenious new FM (wireless) receiver
specifically developed for people who have difficulty
understanding speech in complex listening situations.

iSense Micro’s unique design offers a variety of benefits:

쐍 This micro style receiver is light weight and

therefore highly comfortable to wear

쐍 Its sleek cutting edge design is modern and

attractive

쐍 Available in a choice of colors to suit your

personal style

Please read this manual carefully to make sure you
benefit from all of iSense Micro’s features.

Welcome

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For detailed information on using your FM transmitter,
which is part of your overall FM solution, please refer
to the appropriate FM transmitter User Guide (also see
www.phonak.com).

iSense is a quality product developed by the Swiss
company Phonak, the world leader in FM technology,
innovation and reliability. With proper care and
usage, your iSense will support your hearing and
communication needs for many years.

Phonak - life is on!

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Online resources

To learn more about iSense and Phonak’s other
FM products, we recommend visiting the following
websites:

쐍 www.eSchoolDesk.com

This website was designed first and foremost to
support teachers, however it is also useful for
parents and FM users. It includes numerous short
movies that explain how various product features
and functions work. There are also special sections
on FM system care, maintenance and trouble-

shooting to help users live comfortably with their

devices.

쐍 www.phonak.com

This is the Phonak website. Go to the Consumer/

Product section and then click FM Systems to
find information on our full range of transmitters
and receivers.

쐍 www.iSense.phonak.com

This is the iSense homepage. Here you’ll find
information about iSense products, detailed user
testimonials and much more.

쐍 www.FMeLibrary.com

This is an online scientific library all about
FM systems. Here you can find FM-related papers
and reports from all over the world.

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iSense Micro package

iSense Micro is delivered in a complete package that
includes ear wax filters and a retention piece.
To operate the system, a 312 battery is also required.

iSense Micro

Replacement ear wax filters

312 battery

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Operating time:

쐍 Operating time in active mode until the battery is

empty and needs to be replaced:

컄

approx. 40-50 hours

Battery type:

쐍 312 (color code: brown)

Operating range:

쐍 Inside a building:

컄

approx. 50 feet (15 meters)

쐍 Outside

컄

approx. 130–170 feet (40–50 meters)

High powered electronic equipment, large electronic
installations and metallic structures may impair and
significantly reduce the iSense’s operating range.

Important iSense Micro numbers

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Acoustical warning signals:

쐍 Replace ear wax filter (see also page 19)

Beep – Beep – Beep…
Beep – Beep – Beep…
Three beeps every five seconds

쐍 Replace battery (see also page 11)

Beeeep – Beeeep – Beeeep
Three long beeps.

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 iSense Micro housing
 ON/OFF switch and battery compartment

(312 battery)

 Retention piece
 Flex
 Ear wax filter

The battery compartment of the iSense Micro
does not feature a child-proof lock!

Instrument description











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Inserting the battery

Using the nail grip, open the battery compartment
completely and remove the old battery.

Remove the
protective foil from
the new battery.
Wait for
at least 30 seconds
before inserting it.

Getting started

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Getting started

Insert the new battery with the “+” sign (flat side of
the battery) in line with the “+” marked on the battery
compartment and close it.

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Handle the battery compartment with care and
do not use excessive force.
If there is any resistance when shutting the
compartment, ensure that the battery is inserted
correctly. The compartment may not close
properly if the battery is upside down and the
instrument will not work.
When your iSense Micro is not in use, leave the
battery compartment open to allow any moisture
to evaporate.
We recommend you only use batteries which your
iSense Micro specialist approves and sells.

Low battery warning

An acoustic signal gives you an early warning that the
battery is approaching exhaustion.

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Getting started

Fitting the iSense Micro in the ear

 Make sure the iSense Micro’s retention piece

is attached and bent. 

Never use the iSense Micro without
its retention piece!

Example: iSense Micro bent

for the right ear

 Place the iSense Micro

over the top of your ear.

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 Ensure that the receiver is placed

well in front of the ear canal.

 Use the transparent retention

to fix the receiver in the concha
(the inner part of the visible ear).

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Switching ON

Close the battery
compartment
by pressing on
the base of
the instrument.

Proceed as follow:

1. Insert a new 312 battery (see page 11) and fit
the iSense Micro in the ear (see page 14)

2. Switch ON the iSense Micro

3. Switch ON the related FM transmitter (e. g. inspiro)

iSense will carry out an automatic self check after being
switched ON. A warning tone will sound if the ear wax
filter is blocked and should be replaced (see page 18).

Getting started

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Switching OFF

Using the nail grip,
slightly open the
battery cover until
it snaps into its
OFF position.

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The iSense Micro’s ear wax detection feature sounds a
warning tone if the ear wax filter is blocked.

쐍 This ear wax check is automatically carried out

when the iSense Micro is switched ON. The device
generates a beep sound to help it detect ear wax –
this beep may be heard by the user.

쐍 If the wax filter is blocked and needs to be replaced,

the following sounds will be heard:

Beep – Beep – Beep…

Beep – Beep – Beep…

Three beeps every five seconds.

These ear wax detection beeps will be sounded automa­tically every hour.

If Phonak’s inspiro FM transmitter is being used, this
ear wax detection warning will also be activated by the
inspiro’s Monitoring feature. The result of the ear wax
detection test will also be displayed on the inspiro’s
LCD. Check the inspiro User Guide for detailed information
on how to use the Monitoring feature.

Ear wax detection

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The iSense ear wax filter is a replaceable part that
protects the receiver from the build up of wax. From
time to time the wax filter should be replaced.
For the best results, change the ear wax filter when
recommended by your hearing care professional.

Use only the supplied handling tools when changing
the ear wax filter.

These handling tools are designed for single use only;
please dispose of them after use.

Replacing the ear wax filter

removal side

insertion side

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Replacing the ear wax filter

Removing
the old filter

Inserting
the new filter

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





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Important information

Do not use your inspiro or any other FM transmitter
in a place where it is prohibited to use electronic
devices, e. g. on airplanes or in hospitals. If in doubt,
please ask the person in charge.

Persons with pacemakers or other medical devices
should ALWAYS consult their physician, the
manufacturer of their pacemaker, or other medical
device BEFORE using inspiro or any other FM trans­mitter. The use of inspiro or any other FM transmitter
with a pacemaker or other medical devices should
ALWAYS be in accordance with the safety
recommendations of the physician responsible for
your pacemaker or the pacemaker manufacturer.

Please note that radio signals might also be picked
up and overheard by other receivers.

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Do not use water or other liquids to clean the iSense.

Only use original Phonak accessories.

Never use iSense Micro without its retention piece.

Zinc-Air batteries are toxic if swallowed. Keep them
out of reach of children. If batteries are swallowed,
seek the advice of a medical practitioner immediately.

Important information

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Service and warranty

Phonak provides a manufacturer’s limited warranty
for your

iSense Micro

. This covers all manufacturing

and material defects. Problems with

iSense

Micro
arising from improper handling or care and repairs made
by an unauthorized party are not covered by the
warranty. Please ask at the point of sale for full details
of this warranty. The salesperson will note the serial
number of your

iSense

Micro below. It will be needed

in the event of a warranty repair.

Left iSense Micro serial number:

Right iSense Micro serial number:

Date of purchase:

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Hereby, Phonak Communications AG, declares that
the iSense Micro is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC and Directive 93/42/EEC. To obtain a copy
of the Declaration of conformity, please contact the
local Phonak AG representative whose address can be
taken from the list of Phonak distributors worldwide.

This device complies with part 15 and part 95 of the
FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device does not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications made to
this equipment not expressly approved by Phonak
may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Declaration of conformity

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The CE symbol is a confirmation by Phonak AG

that this Phonak product meets
the requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC on
medical devices and the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC on Radio and Telecommunication
Terminal Equipment.
The numbers after the CE symbol are the
numbers of consulted certified bodies under the
above mentioned directives.

This symbol indicates that it is important that the user
refers to associated warnings given in this user guide.

The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin indicates

that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Please hand over your old or unused product to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment or bring your old
product to your hearing care professional for
appropriate disposal. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human
health.

Operating This product has been designed for trouble-free
conditions operation without restrictions when used as intended,

unless otherwise stated in this user guide.

Transportation Temperature should not exceed limits of –20°/60°
and storage Celsius at a relative air humidity of 65% for extended
conditions periods during transportation and storage.

Air pressure between 500 and 1100 hPa is not
detrimental to this device.

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Notes

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Manufacturer:

Phonak Communications AG
Laenggasse 17
CH-3280 Murten
Switzerland