Phonak PilotOne II User manual

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029-0311-02/2014-07/A+W © Phonak AG All rights reserved
User Guide
Phonak PilotOne II
Phonak AG
Laubisrütistrasse 28
CH-8712 Stäfa
Switzerland

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1. Welcome 4
2. Description 5
3. Using Phonak PilotOne II 6
3.1 Inserting a new battery 6
3.2 Switching On/O 7
3.3 Holding PilotOne II 7
3.4 Changing hearing aid volume 8
3.5 Changing hearing aid program 8
3.6 Using the “Home” button 9
3.7 Understanding the indicator light 10
4. Troubleshooting 11
5. Compliance information 12
Contents
6. Service and Warranty 15
6.1 Local warranty 15
6.2 International warranty 15
6.3 Warranty limitation 16
7. Information and explanation of symbols 17
8. Important safety information 21

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Your new PilotOne II is a quality product developed by
Phonak, one of the world�s leading companies in
hearing technology.
Read the user instructions thoroughly in order to benet
from all the possibilities your hearing system oers.
For further questions, please consult your hearing care
professional.
! Compatibility information:
Check your hearing aid compatibility with your
hearing care professional.
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The intended use of the PilotOne II remote control is to
enable easy changes of your hearing aid programs and
volume.
The PilotOne II must be congured for your
hearing aids by your hearing care professional
before you can use it.
1. Welcome 2. Description
On/O slider
Volume up
Indicator light
Eyelet for keyring
lanyard
“Home” button
Program change
Volume down
Battery door
CE mark applied:

On
O
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3.2 Switching On/Off
Use the slider to switch on or o.
3.3 Holding PilotOne II
Hold PilotOne II so that the
buttons are facing you.
Maximum operating
distance between
the hearing aids and
PilotOne II is 1 meter / 40".
3. Using Phonak PilotOne II
3.1 Inserting a new battery
Slide battery cover in
direction of the arrow
to remove it.
Insert new battery with
correct +/– position
(Alkaline 1.5 V, type AAA,
LR03 or AM4).
Secure battery cover by
sliding it back into place.
The mini-USB port cannot be used for battery
charging. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

3.4
3.5
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3.4 Changing hearing aid volume
Press “+” to increase volume
Press “–” to decrease volume
If configured by your hearing
care professional
JPress and hold the volume
down button (2 sec) to
mute your hearing aids.
JPress and hold the volume
up button (2 sec) to
unmute again.
3.5 Changing hearing program
Each press of the program button
will switch your hearing aids
to the next available program.
3. Using Phonak PilotOne II
3.6 Using the “Home” button
Press the “Home” button
to return to the startup hearing
program and default volume levels
of your hearing aids.
Press and hold the home button (>2 sec) to activate your
main hearing program as configured by the hearing care
professional.
Hearing aids will beep to conrm chosen selection.
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
PilotOne II instructions.

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3.7 Understanding the indicator light
When switching PilotOne II on,
the indicator will switch on
for two seconds indicating that
PilotOne II is ready to use.
The indicator light remains on as long as a button is
pressed.
If the indicator does not blink when a button is
pressed, PilotOne II needs to be programmed rst
by the hearing care professional.
The indicator light will be either
green or red depending on the
battery status.
Green: Battery ok
Red: <10% left. Replace the battery
immediately
3. Using Phonak PilotOne II
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No indicator light when a button is pressed:
JSwitch on PilotOne II
If the indicator light still does not blink while
switching on, replace the battery (see chapter 3.1).
Hearing aids do not respond to the PilotOne II
commands:
JMake sure your hearing aids are switched on and
worn correctly
JMake sure PilotOne II is switched on
JHold the PilotOne II closer to your hearing aids
JIf indicator light does not blink or blinks red while
pressing a button, replace the battery
If your hearing aids still do not respond, ask your
hearing care professional to re-program your
PilotOne II.
4. Troubleshooting

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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
and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
1999/5/EC. 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:
Supplier Code Number N15398
New Zealand:
Supplier Code Number Z1285
5. Compliance information
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 PilotOne II
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.

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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:
JReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
JIncrease the separation between the device and
receiver.
JConnect the device into an outlet on a circuit
dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
JConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
5. Compliance information 6. Service and Warranty
6.1 Local warranty
Please ask the hearing care professional, where you
purchased your device, about the terms of the local
warranty.
6.2 International warranty
Phonak oers a one year limited international warranty,
valid as of the date of purchase. This limited warranty
covers manufacturing and material defects. The warranty
only comes into force if proof of purchase is shown.
The international warranty does not aect any legal rights
that you might have under applicable national legislation
governing sale of consumer goods.

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6.3 Warranty limitation
This warranty does not cover damage from improper
handling or care, exposure to chemicals, immersion
in water or undue stress. Damage caused by third parties
or non-authorized service centers renders the warranty
null and void.
Serial number:
Date of purchase:
Authorized hearing care professional (stamp/signature):
7. Information and explanation of
With the CE symbol, Phonak AG
conrms that this Phonak product
meets the requirements of the
Medical Devices Directive 93/42/
EEC as
well as the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC
This symbol indicates that the
products described in these user
instructions adhere to the re-
quirements for an applied part
of Type B of EN 60601-1. The
surface of the device is specied
This symbol indicates that it is
important for the user to read and
take into account the relevant
information in this user guide.
6. Service and Warranty

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Important information for handling
and product safety.
This symbol indicates that it is
important for the user to pay
attention to the relevant warning
notices in these user guides.
EMC and radio communications
The device is designed such that
it functions without problems or
restrictions if used as intended,
Operating
conditions
Temperature transport and sto-
rage: –20° to +60° Celsius
(–4° to +140° Fahrenheit).
Temperature operation:
0° to +40° Celsius
(+32° to +104° Fahrenheit).
7. Information and explanation of symbols
Keep dry
Humidity transportation and
storage: up to 90% (non conden-
sing).
Humidity operation:
<95% (non condensing).
Atmospheric pressure: 200 hPA
to 1500 hPA.
Indicates the medical device
manufacturer, as dened in EU
Directive 93/42/EEC.

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Please read the information on the following pages
before using your device.
1. Hazard warnings
Keep this device out of reach of children and
mentally challenged people or pets.
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.
Only use hearing aids that have been specically
programmed for you by your hearing care
professional.
Changes or modications to the device that were
not explicitly approved by Phonak are not permitted.
Only use accessories approved by Phonak to avoid
any electrical shock.
8. Important safety information
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The symbol with the crossed-
out garbage bin 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 dispo-
sal sites intended for electronic
waste, or give your device to your
hearing care professional
for disposal. Proper disposal pro-
7. Information and explanation of symbols

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8. Important safety information
Batteries are toxic. Do not swallow them! Keep
out of reach of children and pets. If batteries are
swallowed, consult your physician immediately!
Remove the battery if you are not using PilotOne II
for a long period of time.
Always use a high quality, long-life alkaline battery
as a replacement and dispose of the old one in an
environmentally-friendly way. Do not use rechargeable
batteries.
Dispose of electrical components in accordance with
your local regulations by Phonak AG.
External devices may only be connected if they have
been tested in accordance with corresponding
IECXXXXX standards.
Using the device, its connectors or cables in any
way contradictory to their intended purpose as
described in this user guide (e.g., wearing the USB
cable around the neck) can cause injury.
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The mini-USBport is to be
used for programming purpose
only by your hearing care
professional.
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.
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).
Do not drop the device. Dropping onto a hard
surface can damage your device.
Special medical or dental examination including
radiation described below, may adversely aect the
correct functioning of your device. Remove and

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keep it outside the examination room/area before
undergoing:
JMedical or dental examination with X-ray
(also CT scan).
JMedical examinations with MRI/NMRI scans,
generating magnetic elds.
Protect the PilotOne II sockets and battery slot from
dirt and debris.
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, inductive 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 electromagne-
tic elds, it may be necessary to be at least 60 cm
(24”) away from the interfering device to ensure
proper operation.
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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.
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.
8. Important safety information

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User Guide
Phonak PilotOne II
Phonak AG
Laubisrütistrasse 28
CH-8712 Stäfa
Switzerland