Phonak guide-U User manual

User Guide for guide-U system

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Contents
Welcome 7
inspiro 8
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
Switch ON inspiro 21
Activate the key pad lock 22

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Using inspiro 23
Talking 23
SoundCheck 24
Muting the microphone 25
Using inspiro with an MP3 player,
TV set, GPS, computer or HiFi 26
Synchronizing receivers 28
Individual inspiro configuration 29
Setting the alarm time 29
Setting the preferred date format 30
Adjusting the settings of the LCD display 31
Selecting a desktop picture 32
Selecting your language 33
Brief description of the menu items 34
Channels 34
Receiver options 36
SoundCheck 37
Settings 37
Help 38
MultiTalker Net 40
Receiver options 41

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Contents
DynaMic 42
DynaMic and accessories 42
Important DynaMic figures 43
Operating time and charging 43
Operating range (FM transmission) 43
Controls 44
Getting started 45
Charging DynaMic 45
Battery status indication 46
Vibration alarm indication 47
Switch ON DynaMic 48
Using DynaMic 50
Common use situations 50
Passaround microphone 50
Talking 50
Colored rings 51

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The MultiTalker Network 52
The MultiTalker Network 52
Initiating a MultiTalker Network 53
How to use a MultiTalker Network 54
Leaving a MultiTalker Network 54
Practical tips 55
Troubleshooting 58
inspiro 58
DynaMic 62
Important notices 66
Service and warranty 68
Declaration of conformity 69

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Welcome
inspiro’s outstanding design, with its large color display, makes
this transmitter unique. Soft keys, an alarm clock, different
wearing options and a wealth of other details reflect Phonak’s
passion for user friendliness.
DynaMic, the inspiro passaround microphone, is designed to
work exclusively alongside inspiro in the MultiTalker Network.
With its simple and robust design DynaMic integrates inspiro’s
high performance FM technology.
Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the features
of your inspiro and DynaMic FM transmitters.
With proper care and usage, inspiro and DynaMic will support
your communication needs for many years.
inspiro and DynaMic are quality products developed by Phonak.
Phonak is the world leader in FM technology, innovation and
reliability based in Switzerland.
Phonak – Life is on
The following symbol appears in this user guide:
Important notes for all users.

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inspiro
inspiro and accsessoires
inspiro is delivered with either the EasyBoom or the iLapel micro-
phone, depending on the customer wish. All the accessories can
also be ordered separately.
inspiro
Microphones: EasyBoom or iLapel
inspiro wearing options:
Belt clip and lavalier cord
Audio cable
Charging unit
Home and travel case

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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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Controls
inspiro
ON/OFF slider
Color LCD
Soft Keys
Keypad lock key
Microphone mute key
3.5 mm audio input
mini-USB for charging
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 
 
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Button to attach the belt
clip and the lavalier
Cable wrapper
iLapel microphone
Microphone openings
(do not cover!)
Wearing clip





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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.
Connect the mini-USB plug
from the charging unit to the
inspiro.

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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, the segments
in the battery symbol show the
actual capacity.
If the battery is fully charged,
the battery symbol in the LCD
shows four segments.)
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Monitor
01.10.2008 01:57pm
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Getting Started
Low battery alarms
inspiro provides an automatic vibra alarm if the battery is low.
Approximately 1 hour before battery is empty:
A vibrating alarm is activated. Check the message on the 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. If the battery is not being
charged at that time, inspiro switches OFF automatically in
15 minutes.
If the battery is completely exhausted, there will be no segments
in the battery symbol and the battery symbol in the LCD will
change from white to red.

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

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Getting Started
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
“click”
Attaching the clip to the inspiro
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 holds
securely.

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

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Getting Started
iLapel wearing position
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.
OK!
Wrong!