Sonova USA RC1 User Manual

Phonak RemoteControl
User Guide
Welcome
Congratulations on choosing the Phonak RemoteControl.
Please read the user guide carefully to make sure that you understand and get the best out of your remote control.
For more information about features and benets, simply contact your hearing care professional.
! Compatibility information:
Check your hearing aid compatibility with your hearing care professional.
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CE mark applied: 2019
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Content
1. Description 6
2. Using phonak RemoteControl 7
2.1 Activating the Phonak RemoteControl 7
2.2 Switching On/O 7
2.3 Understanding the indicator light 7
2.4 Pairing the Phonak RemoteControl with your hearing aid 8
2.5 Changing hearing aid volume 9
2.6 Changing hearing aid program 10
3. Inserting a new battery 11
3.1. Open the battery compartment 11
3.2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment 11
3.3. Insert the new battery 11
3.4. Close the battery compartment 12
4. Reset the Phonak RemoteControl 13
5. Troubleshooting 14
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6. Compliance information 16
7. Information and description of symbols 22
8. Important safety information 26
8.1 Hazard warnings 26
8.2 Information on product safety 29
8.3 Other important information 31
9. Service and warranty 32
9.1 Local warranty 32
9.2 International warranty 32
9.3 Warranty limitation 33
1. Description
2. Using Phonak RemoteControl
The intended user of the Phonak RemoteControl is to enable changes of your hearing aid programs and volume.
2.1 Activating the Phonak RemoteControl
Pull out the battery protective tab to activate your Phonak RemoteControl.
Light indicator
Volume up
On/O slider
Volume down
Program change
Battery door
The Phonak RemoteControl must be paired with your
hearing aids before you can use it (chapter 2.4).
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2.2 Switching On/O
Use the slider to switch on or o.
2.3 Understanding the indicator light
Solid green for 3 seconds Switched on, ready to use Blinking blue Paring mode Solid green for 5 seconds Pairing successful Solid red for 5 seconds Paring failed Solid green for 1 second Conrmation of push button press Solid orange Battery warning Solid red General device error Solid green for 3 seconds Reset successful
2.4 Pairing the Phonak RemoteControl with your hearing aid
To use your Phonak RemoteControl with your hearing aids, you must rst pair the hearing aids.
It is only necessary to perform the pairing procedure
once with your hearing aids. After the initial pairing, your Phonak RemoteControl will connect automatically with your hearing aids.
The Phonak RemoteControl will be automatically in the
pairing mode if switched on for the rst time. This is indicated by the blinking blue light indicator on your Phonak RemoteControl.
1. Press and hold the volume
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up “+” button
2. Switch on your Phonak RemoteControl whilst still pressing the volume up “+” button
3. Release the volume up ”+” button when the light indicator starts to blink blue
4. The Phonak RemoteControl and your hearing aids will now pair automatically
5. After a successful pairing the light indicator is solid green for 5 seconds and you may hear a notication beep in your hearing aid
6. You can now use your Phonak RemoteControl
2.5 Changing hearing aid volume
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Set your hearing aids into the pairing mode by switching them on. You now have 3 minutes to pair your Phonak RemoteControl with your hearing aids.
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Press “+” to increase volume
Press “–” to increase volume
3. Inserting a new battery
2.6 Changing hearing aid program
Each press of the program button will switch your hearing aids to the next available program.
Press to change the hearing aid program
Hearing aids may beep to conrm selection, depending
on your hearing aid conguration.
Changes are applied to both hearing aids at the same
time.
For information about your personal settings, ask your
hearing care professional to print your Phonak RemoteControl instructions.
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3.1. Open the battery compartment
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3.2. Remove the battery from
the battery compartment
3.3. Insert the new battery
4. Reset the Phonak RemoteControl
The Phonak RemoteControl requires a lithium button
cell (CR2032)
3.4. Close the battery compartment
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A reset of your Phonak RemoteControl will remove the
pairing to your hearing aids.
Press the volume up “+” button and the program change button for more than 10 seconds.
5. Troubleshooting
Problem
No indicator light when a button is pressed Hearing aids do not respond to the RemoteControl commands
Solid red light indicator
Causes
Remote control is switched o Batter is empty Hearing aids are switched o Hearing aids are not paired with your RemoteControl Remote control is switched o Battery is empty General device error
What to do
Switch on your remote control (chapter 2.2) Change battery (chapter 3) Switch on your hearing aids (see hearing aid user guide) Pair the RemoteControl (chapter 2.4)
Switch on your remote control (chapter 2.2) Change battery (chapter 3) Reset your RemoteControl (chapter 4) and pair your hearing aids (chapter 2.4)
If the problem persists, contact your hearing care
professional for assistance.
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6.
Compliance information
Declaration of conformity
Hereby Phonak AG declares that this Phonak product is in compliance with the essential requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the
Radio Equipment Directive 2014 / 53 / EU. The full text
of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on http:// www.phonak.com (worldwide locations).
Australia/New Zealand:
Indicates a device’s compliance with applicable Radio Spectrum Management’s (RSM) and Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulatory arrangements for the legal sale in New Zealand and Australia. The compliance label R-NZ is for radio products supplied in the New Zealand market under conformity level A1.
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The following model is certied under:
Phonak RemoteControl
USA FCC ID: KWC-RC1 Canada IC: 2262A-RC1
Notice 1:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice 2:
Changes or modications made to this RemoteControl not expressly approved by Phonak may void the FCC authorization to operate this device.
Notice 3:
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice 4: Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance
This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (電波法) and the Japanese Telecommunications Business Law (電気通信事業法). This device should not be modied (otherwise the granted designation number will become invalid).
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Radio information of your wireless hearing aid
Antenna type Operation frequency Modulation Radiated power
Monopole antenna
2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz GFSK < 2.8mW
Bluetooth®
Range Bluetooth Proles supported
~1m
4.2
BLE (GATT)
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Compliance with emission and immunity standards
Emission standards EN 60601–1-2:2015
IEC 60601–1-2:2014 EN 55011:2009+A1 CISPR11:2009/AMD1:2010 CISPR22:1997 CISPR32:2012 ISO 7637-2:2011 CISPR25:2016 EN 55025:2017
Immunity standards EN 60601-1-2:2015
IEC 60601-1-2:2014 EN 61000-4-2:2009 IEC 61000-4-2:2008 EN 61000-4-3:2006+A1+A2 IEC 61000-4-3:2006+A1+A2 EN 61000-4-4:2012 IEC 61000-4-4:2012 EN 61000-4-5:2014 IEC 61000-4-5:2014 EN 61000-4-6:2014 IEC 61000-4-6:2013 EN 61000-4-8:2010 IEC 61000-4-8:2009 EN 61000-4-11:2004 IEC 61000-4-11:2004 IEC 60601-1 (§ 4.10.2):2005 ISO 7637-2:2011
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7. Information and description
of symbols
With the CE symbol, Sonova AG conrms that this product – including accessories – meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of certied institutions that were consulted under the above-mentioned directives.
This symbol indicates that the products described in these user instructions adhere to the requirements for an applied part of Type B of EN 60601-1. The surface of the hearing aid is specied as an applied part of Type B.
Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as dened in EU Directive 93/42/EEC.
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This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these user guides.
This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides.
Important information for handling and product safety.
This symbol confers that the electromagnetic interference from the device is under limits approved by the US Federal Communications Commission.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sonova AG is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Japanese mark for certied radio equipment.
Humidity during storage: 0% to 70%, if not in use.
Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specic medical device can be identied.
Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number
Atmospheric pressure during transportation and storage: 200 hPA to 1500 hPa
During transportation keep dry.
so that the medical device can be identied.
The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in this user guide.
is to make you aware that this device may not
be thrown away as normal household waste.
Please dispose of old or unused device, at waste
disposal sites intended for electronic waste, or Temperature during transportation and storage: –20° to +60° Celsius (–4° to +140° Fahrenheit).
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give your device to your hearing care
professional for disposal. Proper disposal
protects the environment and health.
8. Important safety information
Please read the information on the following pages before using your device
Changes or modications to the device that were not explicitly approved by Sonova are not permitted. Such changes may damage your device.
8.1 Hazard warnings
If problems occur which cannot be resolved by Your device operate between 2.4 GHz–2.48 GHz frequency range. When ying please check if ight operator requires devices to be switched o.
The intended use of the remote control is to enable changes of the hearing aid programs and volume.
following the remedy guidelines in the
troubleshooting section of this user guide, consult
your hearing care professional.
Batteries are toxic if they are swallowed! Keep out of
the reach of children, individuals with cognitive
impairment, and pets. If batteries are swallowed, Keep this device out of reach of children and mentally
consult your physician immediately! challenged people or pets.
This device is not for children below 36 months. The This remote control uses low-power, digitally coded transmission to communicate to your hearing system. Although unlikely, interference with medical devices (i.e. pacemakers, debrillators, etc.) is possible. Therefore users must not keep this remote control in or near a breast pocket.
usage of this device by children and individuals with
cognitive impairment should be supervised at all
times to ensure their safety. It is a small device and
contains small parts. Do not leave children and
individuals with cognitive impairment unsupervised
with this device. If swallowed, consult a physician or
hospital immediately as the device or its parts can
cause choking!
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Remove the battery if you are not using the device for a long period of time.
Dispose of electrical components in accordance with your local regulations by Sonova AG.
8.2 Information on product safety
Protect the device from excessive moisture (bathing,
swimming), heat (radiator, car dashboard) or direct
skin contact when sweating (workout, tness, sport).
External devices may only be connected if they have been tested in accordance with corresponding
Do not drop the device. Dropping onto a hard
surface can damage your device. IECXXXXX standards.
Special medical or dental examination including Do not use the device in explosive areas (ammable anesthetics, mines or industrial areas with a danger of explosions), oxygen rich environments or where electronic equipment is prohibited.
radiation described below, may adversely aect the
correct functioning of your device. Remove and keep
it outside the examination room/area before
undergoing:
Medical or dental examination with X-ray (also CT scan).
Medical examinations with MRI/NMRI scans, generating magnetic elds.
Protect the device sockets and battery slot from dirt and debris.
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Clean the device using a damp cloth. Never use household cleaning products (washing powder, soap, etc.) or alcohol to clean the device. Never use a microwave or other heating devices to dry the device.
The digitally-coded, transmission technology used in
the device is highly reliable and experiences virtually no interference from other devices. It should be noted, however, that when operating the hearing system near computer equipment, larger electronic installations or other strong electromagnetic elds, it may be necessary to be at least 60 cm (24”) away from the interfering device to ensure proper operation.
Keep the device at least 10 cm away from any kind of
magnets.
When the device is not in use, turn it o and store it safely.
Do not use your device in areas where electronic equipment is prohibited.
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8.3 Other important information
High-powered electronic equipment, larger electronic installations and metallic structures may impair and signicantly reduce the operating range.
If the hearing aids do not respond to the device because of an unusual eld disturbance, move away from the disturbing eld.
9. Service and warranty
9.1 Local warranty
Please ask the hearing care professional, where you purchased your devices, about the terms of the local warranty.
9.2 International warranty
Sonova oers a one year limited international warranty,
9.3 Warranty limitation
This warranty does not cover damage from improper
handling or care, exposure to chemicals or undue stress. Damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service centers renders the warranty null and void. This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their office.
valid as of the date of purchase. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects. The warranty
Serial number:
is valid only if proof of purchase is shown.
Date of purchase: The international warranty does not aect any legal rights that you might have under the local warranty or the applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods.
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Authorized hearing care professional
(stamp/signature):
Your hearing care professional:
7 613389 288407
Manufacturer:
Sonova AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa Switzerland www.phonak.com
029-0782-02/V1.00/2019-02/na © 2019 Sonova AG All rights reserved
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