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Phonak Inspiro User Manual

Phonak Inspiro User Manual

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  • Page 1 Your hearing care professional www.phonak.com...
  • Page 2 User Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Operating range (FM transmission) Controls Getting Started Charging inspiro Low battery alarms Wearing inspiro Attaching the clip to the inspiro Attaching the lavalier to the inspiro Wearing iLapel iLapel wearing position Wearing iBoom Switch on inspiro Activate the key pad lock...
  • Page 5 Contents Muting the microphone Using the inspiro with an MP3 player, TV set, GPS, computer or Hifi Synchronizing receivers Individual inspiro configuration Setting the alarm time Setting the preferred date format Adjusting the settings of the LCD display Selecting a desktop picture...
  • Page 6 FM receivers The MLxi Lock MLxi Push button Identifying receivers Other Phonak FM receivers Troubleshooting Important notices Service and warranty Declaration of conformity Phonak distributors worldwide...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    Welcome inspiro is an FM transmitter ideally suited to the needs of teachers and suitable for use in regular schools as well as special schools. The outstanding design with its large color display makes this transmitter unique. Soft keys, an alarm...
  • Page 8 Further resources: To find out more about inspiro as well as about Phonak FM in general, we recommend visiting the following websites: • www.eschooldesk.com This is a special website specifically dedicated to providing support to teachers, but also to parents and other inspiro users.

  • Page 9: Inspiro And Accessories

    All the accessories can also be ordered separately. inspiro Microphones: iBoom or iLapel inspiro wearing options: Belt clip and lavalier cord...

  • Page 10: Important Inspiro Figures

    Important inspiro figures 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): •...

  • Page 11: Controls

    Controls inspiro On/Off slider Color LCD 01.10.2008 01:57pm Soft Keys Keypad lock key Jenny Jones Microphone Monitor Sync mute key 3.5mm audio input Mini USB for charging...
  • Page 12 Button to attach the belt clip and the lavalier Cable wrapper iLapel microphone Microphone openings (do not cover!) Wearing clip iBoom microphone Adjustable ear loop Microphone (do not cover!)

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 14 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, 01.10.2008 01:57pm the segments in the battery symbol show the actual capacity.

  • Page 15: Low Battery Alarms

    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.

  • Page 16: Wearing Inspiro

    Wearing inspiro inspiro can either …or around the neck be worn on the belt by using the lavalier by using the clip… (see page 16) (see page 18)

  • Page 17: Attaching The Clip To The Inspiro

    Attaching the clip to the inspiro: “click” 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...
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Lavalier To The Inspiro

    Getting Started Attaching the lavalier to the inspiro: Attach the lavalier to the button Adjust the lavalier length Make sure the microphone cable is unwound.

  • Page 20: Wearing Ilapel

    Wearing iLapel iLapel is an easy-to-use directional lapel microphone which provides excellent sound quality. Unwind the iLapel from the inspiro. Fix the iLapel to your shirt and make sure the distance between the microphone and your mouth is approximately 8 inches (20 cm).

  • Page 21: Ilapel Wearing Position

    Getting Started iLapel wearing position: Wrong! 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.

  • Page 22: Wearing Iboom

    Wearing iBoom iBoom is an ultra-lightweight boom microphone. Extremely comfortable to wear, it can be worn on the left or right ear and adjusts easily to fit all ear and head sizes. How to fit the iBoom to the ear: Slightly enlarge the diameter of the ear loop.
  • Page 23 Getting Started Open the loop carefully and attach the iBoom to the left or right ear. Hold the iBoom with one hand and slightly pull the black lever with the other hand to reduce the diameter of the ear loop until the iBoom holds securely.
  • Page 24 Adjust the boom arm in order to bring the microphone as close to the mouth as possible. Fix the clip on your clothes as depicted and make sure the cable is not stretched between the clip and the ear. Do not bend the boom arm!

  • Page 25: 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.

  • Page 26: Activate The Key Pad Lock

    01.10.2008 01:57pm Activate the key pad lock Jenny Jones It is recommended to Monitor Sync 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.

  • Page 27: Monitoring

    FM receivers (one or two FM receivers). The procedure is as follows: • Hold the inspiro close to the child, at a distance of approximately 20 cm / 8 inches from the receivers. Ensure that no other receivers are within synchronisation range.
  • Page 28 Monitor Sync • In order to view detailed Monitoring results, select the desired receiver on the inspiro LCD display and press the OK key. For the purpose of this step, you no longer need to be close to the receiver.

  • Page 29: Using Inspiro

    • and the microphone is active, not muted (see page 30) We also recommend activating the keypad lock. Do not touch the microphone if the inspiro is turned on. If you need to reposition the microphone, simply press the microphone mute key to avoid any amplified noise.

  • Page 30: Soundcheck

    The required procedure is as follows: • Activate the SoundCheck in the top menu level. Then follow the instructions shown on the inspiro’s LCD display. • Talk continuously until the inspiro stops measuring. The inspiro will show two results: •...

  • Page 31: Muting The Microphone

    Using inspiro Muting the microphone The inspiro’s microphone can be muted simply by pressing the microphone key on the device. If you have forgotten to activate the microphone, inspiro will warn you with a vibrating alarm after 15 minutes. 01.10.2008...

  • Page 32: Using The Inspiro With An Mp3 Player, Tv Set, Gps, Computer Or Hifi

    Using the inspiro with an MP3 player, TV set, GPS, computer or Hifi The inspiro can be directly connected to any audio equipment via the audio input socket on the inspiro. Plug in to the television’s headphone jack Plug in to the audio jack...
  • Page 33 • Certain pieces of audio equipment feature a Scart or Cinch audio output. Phonak offers an optional adapter for connecting the audio cable to Scart or Cinch sockets. Scart adapter Cinch adapter Unwind the microphone cable in order to reach the maximum operating distance.

  • Page 34: Synchronizing Receivers

    20 cm / 8 inches). • Follow the instructions shown on the inspiro, for example if you change the inspiro channel or if you activate the Channel Finder. • In the top screen, you can have direct access to the synchronization feature by pressing the right soft key labeled ‘Sync’...

  • Page 35: Individual Inspiro Configuration

    The inspiro includes an alarm function. As with mobile phones, an alarm time can be entered and the alarm can be either activated or deactivated. The alarm will only be displayed if the inspiro is switched on! In order to set an alarm time, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 36: Setting The Preferred Date Format

    If an alarm sounds, the inspiro will vibrate and a message will pop up on the screen. Confirm this message using the OK button. Setting the preferred date format A choice of two date formats is available on the inspiro: DD.MM.YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Settings Of The Lcd Display

    • Select Turn off display to set the time when the inspiro should switch off the LCD display to save power. The recommended setting is never. You can also check the help in the inspiro menu for further information. Always check the inspiro on/off slider to determine...

  • Page 38: Selecting A Desktop Picture

    If the inspiro is turned on but the LCD display is off or the backlight is off, press the OK key to activate the LCD display! Selecting a desktop picture The inspiro offers a choice of three desktop pictures. One of these three pictures is already active in your inspiro.

  • Page 39: Selecting Your Language

    Individual inspiro configuration Selecting your language The inspiro offers a choice of nine different languages. Should you wish to change the current inspiro language, then proceed as follows: • Enter the Settings menu and then select Language. • You will now see the nine different languages available listed on the LCD display.

  • Page 41: Brief Description Of The Menu Items

    • Extended operating mode This is the mode for all users who require access to special FM features, such as the MultiTalker Network, etc. The inspiro’s operating mode can be modified by a hearing care professional. Standard operating mode Channels •...

  • Page 43: Receiver Options

    • Find channel Finds a new, clean FM channel. All of the channels available in the inspiro are first checked and then the inspiro proposes the best channel for use. Follow the instructions in the inspiro! • Sync receivers Changes the FM channel on the receiver to the current inspiro channel.

  • Page 44: Soundcheck

    Choose the language of the inspiro menu. • Alarm Sets the alarm time. The alarm will sound every day at the set alarm time, but only if the inspiro is switched on. • Date & Time Sets the current date and time and the date format...

  • Page 45: Help

    • Desktop picture Choose your favorite of the three different desktop pictures available. Help • Instructions Summarizes all the inspiro help texts. • www support Displays a website that provides further useful FM information for teachers and parents.

  • Page 47: Multitalker Net

    • Stop MultiTalker Net Stop the MultiTalker Network mode if you want to return to single teaching mode. • Set up network Create a MultiTalker network. The network setting is automatically stored in the inspiro.

  • Page 48: Receiver Options

    • Identify receivers Helps to identify a receiver. Relevant receiver data can be read and displayed in the inspiro LCD, e.g. the user of the receiver or the serial number. • View channels Displays the channels programmed into the receiver.
  • Page 49 Short description of the menu items • Set FM volume Increase or decrease the volume of the Dynamic FM receiver.

  • Page 50: Multiple Talkers In One Classroom

    8 m / 25 feet. If a user should unintentionally leave the network, an alarm signal appears on the inspiro to alert the user. • The initiating inspiro displays a list of the inspiro transmitters. This makes it possible to check who is active in the network.

  • Page 51: Initiating A Multitalker Network

    The procedure to follow is straightforward and the inspiro Menu guides you through the necessary steps. • Make sure that you have all of the inspiro transmitters you plan to include in the network ready for use on the table. Ensure that all of the inspiros are switched off.

  • Page 52: Leaving A Multitalker Network

    You have successfully created the network! The FM channel of the initiating inspiro also has to be sent to the inspiros joining the network. All of the inspiros are now on the same channel and ready for use. • Begin talking as usual.

  • Page 53: Practical Tips

    Network. You can then choose to either return to the operating range of a maximum of 8m / 25 feet from the initiating inspiro or to leave the network, at which point your inspiro will revert to single teaching mode.
  • Page 54 • inspiro transmitters joining a network automatically use the FM channel of the initiating inspiro in the MultiTalker Network. • If an inspiro reverts to single teaching mode, it automatically applies the FM channel used previously. • If the initiating inspiro alters the FM channel in...

  • Page 55: Fm Receivers

    FM receivers The MLxi An FM system consists of a transmitter and FM receivers. The inspiro is an FM transmitter, while the MLxi is an FM receiver. • The MLxi is a universal device and can be used with Phonak, as well as with nearly all other BTE brands.
  • Page 56 • In order to connect an MLxi to the hearing device, you will need an audio shoe (audio boot). • The Audio shoe is produced by the manufacturer of the hearing device. The user guide for your hearing device explains how to attach and remove the audio shoe from the hearing device.

  • Page 57: Lock Mlxi Push Button

    Identifying receivers The inspiro is able to identify Dynamic FM receivers, e.g. an MLxi or ML10i. If it locates an MLxi, the inspiro can read the identification data and display it on the LCD display. This also helps in determining to whom the...

  • Page 58: Other Phonak Fm Receivers

    LCD display. This feature is particularly useful in schools. Other Phonak FM receivers The inspiro is compatible with all Phonak FM receivers. If you have questions concerning a specific receiver, please consult your hearing care professional or visit: www.eschooldesk.com...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem The inspiro cannot be switched on. Poor speech intelligibility. Speaker’s voice is inaudible even though the inspiro is turned on.
  • Page 60 Most probable cause Solution The battery is run down. Charge the inspiro for a period of at least two hours. The microphone has not Move the microphone closer been positioned properly. to the speaker’s mouth. Activate the SoundCheck feature. The microphone mute has Check the inspiro’s LCD...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting Problem Insufficient operating range. Radio interference. A second person’s voice can also be heard.
  • Page 62 Most probable cause Solution Microphone cable has not Unwind the microphone been unwound. cable. External cause: Change the FM channel. radio antenna or similar Use the ChannelFinder interfering devices nearby. to locate an unused and interference-free FM channel. Another FM user is using Change the FM channel.

  • Page 63: Important Notices

    Do not use your inspiro 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.
  • Page 64 Do not use water or other liquids to clean the inspiro. Only use original Phonak accessories. Only use the original Phonak inspiro charger. Your inspiro may only be repaired by an authorized service center.

  • Page 65: Service And Warranty

    Please ask at the point of sale for full details of this warranty. The salesperson will note the serial number of your inspiro below. It will be needed in the event of a warranty repair. Serial number...

  • Page 66: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity Hereby, Phonak Communications AG, declares that the inspiro is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 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.

  • Page 67: Phonak Distributors Worldwide

    Phonak Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. 03920 México, D.F.MEXICO Netherlands Phonak B.V., 3439 ME Nieuwegein New Zealand Phonak New Zealand Ltd., Takapuna Auckland 9 Norway Phonak AS, 0105 Oslo Poland Phonak Polska Sp. z o.o., 00-567 Warszawa Russian Federation Phonak CIS Ltd., Moscow, 115114...
  • Page 68 Spain Phonak Ibérica S.A., 03008 Alicante Sweden Phonak AB, 117 43 Stockholm Switzerland Phonak AG, Phonak Schweiz, 8712 Stäfa United Kingdom Phonak UK Limited Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1PP Phonak LLC, Warrenville, IL 60555-3927 Independent general A complete list of Phonak distributors...
  • Page 69 The CE symbol is confirmation by Phonak AG that this Phonak product meets the requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment. The alert sign means that potential restrictions on its use are applicable in one or more European countries.
  • Page 71 Notes...

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