Phonak inspiro User manual

029-0061-02/V1.00/2008-02/A+W Printed in Switzerland © Phonak AG All rights reserved
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Your hearing care professional

User Guide
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Contents
Welcome 6
inspiro and accessories 8
important inspiro figures 9
Operating time and charging 9
Operating range (FM transmission) 9
Controls 10
Getting Started 12
Charging inspiro 12
Low battery alarms 14
Wearing inspiro 15
Attaching the clip to the inspiro 16
Attaching the lavalier to the inspiro 18
Wearing iLapel 19
iLapel wearing position 20
Wearing iBoom 21
Switch on inspiro 24
Activate the key pad lock 25
Monitoring 26
Using inspiro 28
Talking 28
SoundCheck 29

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Muting the microphone 30
Using the inspiro with an MP3 player,
TV set, GPS, computer or Hifi 31
Synchronizing receivers 33
Individual inspiro configuration 34
Setting the alarm time 34
Setting the preferred date format 35
Adjusting the settings of the LCD display 36
Selecting a desktop picture 37
Selecting your language 38
Brief description of the menu items 40
Channels 40
Receiver options 42
SoundCheck 43
Settings 43
Help 44
MultiTalker Net 46
Receiver options 47
Multiple talkers in one classroom 49
The MultiTalker Network 49
Initiating a MultiTalker Network 50
Leaving a MultiTalker Network 51
Practical tips 52
Contents

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FM receivers 54
The MLxi 54
Lock MLxi Push button 56
Identifying receivers 56
Other Phonak FM receivers 57
Troubleshooting 58
Important notices 62
Service and warranty 64
Declaration of conformity 65
Phonak distributors worldwide 66

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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
clock, wearing options to suit different types of
clothing and a wealth of other details reflect Phonaks
passion for user friendliness.
Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all
the features of your inspiro FM transmitter. Ask your
hearing care professional if you have any questions.
inspiro 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 inspiro will support your hearing and
communication needs for many years.
Phonak – life is on
Welcome

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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. Short movies available
there present, for instance, the various functions
of the inspiro, while special sections on care and
maintenance and troubleshooting for FM systems
aim to provide assistance in daily life.
•www.phonak.com
This is the Phonak homepage. Go to the Consumer
– Product section and then click on FM systems.
You can find useful information there about inspiro
and FM receivers.
•www.fmelibrary.com
This is an online scientific library about FM
systems. You can find published papers and reports
there about FM systems from all over the world.
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Important notes for all users.
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inspiro is delivered with either the iBoom or the
iLapel microphone, depending on the customer wish.
All the accessories can also be ordered separately.
햲inspiro
햳Microphones: iBoom or iLapel
햴inspiro wearing options:
Belt clip and lavalier cord
햵Audio cable
햶Charging unit
햷Home and travel case
inspiro and accessories

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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):
• Inside a building:
 approx. 50 feet (15 meters)
• Outside:
 approx. 130–170 feet (40-50 meters)
High-powered electronic equipment, large
electronic installations and metallic structures
may impair and significantly reduce the
operating range.
Important inspiro figures
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