Phonak iSense Classic User manual

iSense Classic
User Guide for guide-U system

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Contents
Welcome 3
iSense Classic package 4
Important iSense Classic numbers 5
Instrument description 6
Main parts 6
iSense Classic status indicator 8
Charging iSense Classic 14
Getting started 16
Fitting iSense Classic around the neck 16
Switching ON 17
Controlling the volume 18
Important information 19
Service and warranty 20
Declaration of conformity 21

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iSense Classic is a trendy MP3-like FM receiver
specifically developed for people who have difficulty
understanding speech in complex listening situations.
Please read this manual carefully to make sure you
benefit from all of iSense Classic’s features.
For detailed information on using your FM transmitter,
which is part of your communication solution, please
refer to the appropriate FM transmitter User Guide.
iSense 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 iSense will support your hearing and
communication needs for many years.
Phonak - life is on
Welcome

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iSense Classic package
iSense Classic is delivered with a lanyard (neck cord).
iSense Classic

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Operating time:
쐍Operating time in active mode until the battery is
empty and needs recharging:
컄10 hours
쐍See page 16 to learn about charging the iSense
Classic.
Operating range:
쐍Inside a building:
컄approx. 50 feet (15 meters)
쐍Outside
컄approx. 130–170 feet (40–50 meters)
High powered electronic equipment, large electronic
installations and metallic structures may impair and
significantly reduce the iSense’s operating range.
Important iSense Classic numbers

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Instrument description
Main parts
햲Lanyard adapter
햳Lanyard
햲
햳

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햴Status indicator
햵Volume toggle
switch
햶ON/OFF switch
햵
햴햶

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iSense Classic status indicator
Green indicator
Orange indicator
Instrument description

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햲Battery almost empty
햳Battery completely exhausted
햴Charging in process
햵Charging completed
햶Volume control minimum/maximum position
햷Volume control middle position
iSense Classic
ISENSECL
햲
햳
햶
햴
햵
햷

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Instrument description
Light flashes
General indication
Battery status indication
a) 60 seconds
3 orange flashes (and 3 beeps),
repeated every 60 seconds
b)
10 orange flashes (and 10 beeps)
Switching iSense Classic ON
The green light is visible for 3 seconds

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User action
Switch the transmitter ON
(e. g. inspiro).
Charge iSense Classic and
the transmitter (e. g.
inspiro) as soon as possible. *
Charge iSense Classic and
the transmitter (e. g. inspiro)
immediately. *
Meaning
iSense Classic has been
switched on and is ready
for use.
Battery is almost empty
and needs to be
charged within one hour.
Battery is completely
exhausted. iSense Classic
can no longer be used
without being charged first.
iSense Classic is switched
OFF automatically after ten
flashes.
* To simplify handling, it is recommended to always charge iSense Classic
and the transmitter at the same time.

iSense Classic status indicator
Charging indication
c)
Green double flashes every 5 seconds
d)
The green light is constantly visible
Volume indication
e) One orange flash (and a double beep)
f) One green flash (and a double beep)
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Instrument description

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User action
Charging of a completely
exhausted battery takes
around two hours. The
battery will be about 80%
charged within one hour.
Unplug the charger. The
green light disappears and
iSense Classic is ready for
use again.
Meaning
iSense Classic is connected
to the charger and is
being charged.
The iSense Classic battery
is fully charged.
The volume control toggle is in the maximum or the
minimum position.
The volume control is in the middle position.

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a) Fully charge the battery of the iSense Classic
and the transmitter before using the system for the
first time. An empty iSense Classic battery is
쐍80 % charged after one hour
쐍100 % charged after two hours
Plug the charging unit into an easily accessible
power socket.
Use original Phonak chargers only
Charging the iSense Classic

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b) Plug the connector from
the charger into the
iSense Classic charging
socket
iSense Classic should be charged in an ambient
temperature of 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F) only.
iSense Classic
ISENSECL

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Fitting the iSense Classic around the neck
Make sure the cable is plugged
into the iSense Classic’s
audio output.
Wear the
iSense Classic
around the
neck as shown.
Getting started
iSense Classic
ISENSECL

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Switching ON
Shift the ON/OFF slider to the right.
After switching ON the iSense Classic, switch
ON your FM transmitter (e. g. inspiro)

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Getting started
Controlling the volume
Short button press: The volume will be increased/
decreased by one small step only.
Long button press: The volume will be increased/
decreased continuously until you stop pressing the button.
Once the preferred volume has been chosen, iSense
Classic automatically stores this setting, even after it
has been switched OFF.
If the wirelessly transmitted signal is not strong
enough, increase the volume setting on iSense Classic.
Volume downVolume up

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Important information
Do not use your FM System 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.
Persons with pacemakers or other medical devices
should ALWAYS consult their physician, the
manufacturer of their pacemaker, or other medical
device BEFORE using FM System. The use of FM
System with a pacemaker or other medical devices
should ALWAYS be in accordance with the safety
recommendations of the physician responsible for
your pacemaker or the pacemaker manufacturer.
Please note that radio signals might also be picked
up and overheard by other receivers.
Do not use water or other liquids to clean the
iSense Classic
Only use original Phonak accessories.
Your iSense Classic may only be repaired by an
authorized service center.

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Service and warranty
Phonak provides a manufacturer’s limited warranty
for your
iSense Classic . This covers all manufacturing
and material defects. Problems with
iSense Classic
arising from improper handling or care and repairs made
by an unauthorized party are not covered by the
warranty. Please ask at the point of sale for full details
of this warranty. The salesperson will note the serial
number of your
iSense Classic below. It will be needed
in the event of a warranty repair.
iSense Classic serial number:
Date of purchase: