Audeo Audeo PFE 132 User manual
User Guide
Audéo PFE 132 with microphone & volume control
Manufacturer:
Phonak AG
Laubisrütistrasse 28
8712 Stäfa
Switzerland
www.audeoworld.com
029-3119-02/V1.00/2011-09
©Phonak AG All rights reserved
3
Congratulations on your purchase of Audéo Perfect Fit Earphones
from Phonak, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of
hearing systems.
Audéo Perfect Fit Earphones are more than just earphones – they
are a lifestyle accessory for music lovers. This innovation
combines trend-setting design with exceptional wearing comfort
and top sound quality with phenomenal performance.
Find out more at www.audeoworld.com
Please read this manual carefully before using your
earphones. Keep these instructions and recommendations
for future reference.
5
Index
1. Package content 6
1.1. Product description 8
2. Important information 9
2.1. Warnings 9
2.2. Information on product safety 11
3. Technical specications 12
4. How to use Audéo PFE 12
4.1. Ear tips 13
4.2. Wearing the earphones 14
4.3. Acoustic lters 17
4.4. Microphone & volume control 21
5. Maintenance 23
6. Certication 24
7. Limited warranty 25
Reduced volume or no sound? The acoustic lters might be
blocked. Please replace the lters (for details see page 18).
6
7
1. Package content
a. Audéo PFE 132 with microphone & volume control
b. Filter box with 2 sets of exchangeable acoustic lters
(gray and black) & changing tool
c. Silicone ear tips, size S, M, L
d. ComplyTM Foam Tips, size M
e. Cleaning tool for ear tips
f. Perfect Fit silicone ear guides
g. Carrying case
d e f
g
a b c
8
9
1.1. Product description 2. Important information
Do not use this product in any way other than described in this
manual.
2.1. Warnings I
Since the earphones block out ambient noise, never use them
while operating machinery or driving any kind of vehicle,
walking, cycling or during any other activity where failure to
hear outside sounds or alerts can be dangerous.
Keep this product and its accessories out of the reach of
children. Handling or use by children may pose a threat of
death or serious injury. This product contains small parts which
can be swallowed and a cord that may pose a risk of choking
or strangulation.
If an ear tip or an acoustic lter remains in your ear canal,
seek medical assistance to remove the ear tip or acoustic lter.
If removal is performed without proper medical assistance,
hearing may be damaged.
Never use the cleaning tool for your ears!
Cable
Sound tube
Microphone
Volume control
Multifunction
button
Silicone ear tips or
ComplyTM Foam Tips
10
11
Prevention of hearing loss
Caution: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones are
used at high volumes for prolonged periods of time.
Note: For France, these earphones have been tested to comply
with the Sound Pressure Level requirement stipulated in French
article L.5232-1.
In order to protect your hearing, we recommend the following:
Always listen to the lowest possible volume for limited periods
of time.
Ideally, do not exceed 50% of the maximum volume of an MP3
player, iPod or other device and do not listen for more than
1 hour a day.
You should immediately stop listening if you experience
ringing in your ears or other pain or discomfort.
If the earphones cause discomfort or irritation, stop using
them. Consult a physician if needed.
In order to avoid dangerous sound bursts, always turn the
volume of the sound source down before connecting our
Audéo PFE earphones to it.
2.2. Information on product safety
Before inserting the earphones, make sure that the ear tips are
attached rmly to the sound tube.
Handle the earphones with care and store them in the
provided carrying case.
Do not expose the earphones to extreme temperatures or to
strong magnetic elds. Do not immerse them in liquid. Avoid
sharp blows to the earphones.
Only use Audéo PFE with original parts. Never use accessories
from other manufacturers.
Never use the cleaning tool for the earphone sound tube.
Reduced volume or no sound? The acoustic lters might be
blocked by dirt. Please replace the lters!
(for details see page 18).
12
13
3. Technical specications
Frequency response: 5 Hz–17 kHz
Sensitivity: Gray lter 109 dBSPL/mW, 1 kHz
Black lter 107 dBSPL/mW, 1kHz
Nominal impedance: 32 ohm
Weight: 14g/0.5oz
Plug with mic: 3.5 mm 4 pole jack
Cable length: 120 cm/3.9 ft
4. How to use Audéo PFE
Only use Audéo PFE with original parts. Never use accessories
from other manufacturers. They are not compatible with
Audéo PFE and can modify the frequency response of your
earphones, damage them or even cause injury!
Original accessories can be purchased from authorized
Audéo PFE dealers or on the website www.audeoworld.com.
4.1. Ear tips
The Audéo PFE come with both silicone ear tips and ComplyTM
Foam Tips; the silicone ear tips are better for use during exercise.
The ComplyTM Foam Tips are better at ltering out ambient
noise, making them the best choice for travel or use in noisy
surroundings.
To change the ear tips, hold the ear tip in the middle and pull it
slowly until it comes loose. Do not use your ngernails or any
other sharp object to remove the ear tips, as otherwise they could
be damaged. If you are using ComplyTM Foam Tips, compress them
with your ngers before wearing the earphones.
L
14
15
4.2. Wearing the earphones
Audéo PFE deliver amazing sound if correctly inserted in the
ears and if an absolute seal is achieved. To experience their best
performance, proceed as follows:
a. Turn the volume of the sound source to a minimum before
connecting the earphones.
b. Choose the most comfortable ear tips and put them on the
earphones.
c. Identify the left and right earphone.
L = left
R = right
d. Attach the silicone ear guides to
the cables and pull through to the
earphones. Use of the ear guides is
optional. The ear guides route the
wires comfortably around the ears
and ensure a perfect t reducing cable
noise, especially indicated during
exercise.
e. Hold each earphone with the cable
pointing up and the ear tips pointing
towards your head, as shown. If you
are using ComplyTM Foam Tips compress
them with your ngers before wearing
the earphones. Place the cable behind
the ear and insert the ear tips into your
ear canal with a gentle push. Do not
force the earphones into the ears!
L
R
16
17
f. The ear tips should seal the ear canal and
t without any discomfort. Rotate the
earphones as shown, pointing diagonally
towards the top of the ear. Gently pull the
cable downwards to ensure a perfect t.
If you feel that the ear tips are too loose (insucient seal) or too
tight (discomfort), try another size. To remove the earphones pull
them out gently with a small rotation in order to break the seal.
Do not pull the cable to remove the earphones from your
ear.
4.3. Acoustic lters
The acoustic lters have an essential acoustic impact on the
sound of the earphones. The purpose of this lter is to deliver
sound that matches what one perceives when listening with
non-occluded ears. The product comes with two dierent types of
acoustic lters: The gray lter is for enhanced perception of the
mid-frequencies and the black lter for enhanced perception of
bass and treble. Because each individual‘s perception of sound is
unique, Audéo PFE allow you to choose the lter that suits your
personal preferences. Another function of the acoustic lter is to
prevent earwax (cerumen) from entering the sound tube.
Make sure that the acoustic lters are in place before using the
earphones. The earphones only function correctly if the lters
are inserted in the sound tube.
Always use the same color of acoustic lters for both the left
and right earphone.
Replace the acoustic lters when they become dirty or clogged
and the sound of the earphones is aected.
18
19
To change the acoustic lters proceed as follows:
a. First of all remove the ear tips (foam or
silicone) by holding them in the middle and
pulling them slowly until they come loose.
b. Remove the lter from the earpiece
by pushing the changing tool with the
threaded end into the used acoustic
lter, turn it to the right to screw it and
pull the used lter straight out.
Preferably use the threaded end of the
changing tool to remove the lters from
the sound tube.
c. Dispose of any soiled or damaged
acoustic lters. To reuse the lter in the
future, insert it straight in an empty
slot in the lter box, then turn the
changing tool to the left to unscrew
and remove it.
d. To place a new acoustic lter in the
earphones, press the split end of the
changing tool into the lter ring and
pull it gently out vertically.
Preferably use the split end of the
changing tool to remove the lters
from the lter box.
20
21
e. Push the new acoustic lter into the sound tube of your
earphones. Tip the changing tool sideways to release it. Place
the favorite ear tips on the earphones again.
4.4. Microphone & volume control
The Audéo PFE microphone features a multifunction button
with volume control made for AppleTM. This allows you to listen
to music on your iPhone, iPod or other AppleTM devices. If a call
comes in, you can answer it immediately without having to take
o the earphones.
The remote and mic are supported only by iPod nano (4th
generation and later, iPod classic (120 GB, 160 GB), iPod touch
(2nd generation and later), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPad. The
remote is supported by iPod shue (3rd generation and later).
Audio is supported by all iPod models. Requires latest iPod
software.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shue and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
22
23
a. Volume control
Press + to increase the volume.
Press – to reduce the volume.
b. Multifunction button
Single click: answer/end calls
pause/resume music
Double click: skip a track
pause/resume music
Triple click: previous track
Keep button
pressed: decline incoming calls
5. Maintenance
To extend the lifetime of your earphones, keep them clean and
follow the recommendations below.
The cleaning tool is for the tube of the ear tips (silicone or
foam) and serves to remove earwax build-up.
The silicone ear tips should be cleaned regularly with water
and mild soap, or with an antiseptic wipe. Always make sure
that the ear tips are dry before reusing them.
ComplyTM Foam Tips cannot be cleaned. When they are dirty
they should be replaced. The ocial recommended lifetime of
ComplyTM Foam Tips by producer is three months.
After extended use, the ComplyTM Foam Tips may no longer seal
properly because they lose their elasticity. Please replace them
with new ComplyTM Foam Tips.
The earphones can be cleaned with an antiseptic wipe.
24
25
6. Certication
©2008 Phonak. All rights reserved. Audéo PFE and the
Audéo PFE Logo are trademarks of Phonak. Swiss design, patent
pending.
Audéo PFE earphones conform to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
and have been tested according to European Standard
EN 55022:2006 and EN 55024:1998.
Audéo PFE earphones meet applicable criteria listed in European
Standard EN 50332-2:2003.
ComplyTM is a registered trademark of Hearing Components.
Audéo PFE should not be discarded in household waste. To
discard Audéo PFE, take them to an approved collection site.
7. Limited warranty
Phonak AG warrants that this product will be free from defects
in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from
the date of original retail purchase. This warranty is available
only to the original retail purchaser, and only if the product
was purchased through the ocial webshop or an authorized
retailer. Phonak AG will, at its sole discretion, replace or repair
the product without charge. If Phonak AG replaces the product,
you are entitled to a replacement of equal or at least equivalent
quality and technical functionality. When Phonak AG replaces the
product, the replaced product becomes the property of Phonak AG
and the new product becomes your property.
Repair or replacement shall be your sole remedy for any breach
of this warranty. In particular, Phonak AG shall not be responsible
or liable to you for any money damages, including for any special,
incidental or consequential damages, even if Phonak AG was
aware of the possibility of such categories of loss.
26
27
If your product evidences a defect within the warranty period,
you may make a warranty claim, by presenting the defective
product and valid proof of purchase from one of our authorized
retailers or the webshop within thirty (30) days of notifying us
of your claim. If the product was ordered through the webshop,
you can return it to the address on the invoice. You must return
a copy of the proof of purchase with the product. This warranty
applies only to the external shell of the product and all internal
components. The ear tips, cleaning tool, acoustic lters (incl.
dispenser and replacement tool), ear guides, carrying case and
adapters for mobile phones are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty is available to you only if the product was handled
properly, subject to normal use, and used solely for the purpose
intended. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or
damage caused by acts of God. In addition, this warranty does
not apply if the product or individual components were repaired
or modied by anyone other than Phonak AG.
This warranty is in lieu of all other standard implied warranties
if the law allows, or if not, only to the extent the law allows.
Without limiting the generality of the prior sentence
Phonak AG hereby disclaims all implied warranties of
merchantability or tness for a particular purpose.
In some countries, implied warranties cannot be limited. Under
certain conditions, these limitations or exclusions may therefore
not apply to you.
This warranty replaces all other warranties for this product.
Table of contents
