Phonak iSense Classic User manual

029-0094-02/V2.00 /2009-09/A+W Printed in Switzerland © Phonak AG All rights reserved
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iSense Classic
User Guide
0459

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Contents
Welcome 4
Online resources 5
iSense Classic package 6
Important iSense Classic numbers 7
Instrument description 8
Main parts 8
iSense Classic status indicator 10
Charging iSense Classic 16
Getting started 18
Fitting iSense Classic around the neck 18
Fitting the flex around the ear 19
Switching ON 21
Controlling the volume 22
Replacing the ear wax filter 23

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Important information 25
Service and warranty 26
Declaration of conformity 27
Phonak distributors worldwide 28

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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 overall FM solution, please refer
to the appropriate FM transmitter User Guide (also see
www.phonak.com).
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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Further resources:
To learn more about iSense and Phonak’s other FM
products, we recommend visiting the following websites:
쐍www.eSchoolDesk.com
This website was designed first and foremost to
support teachers, however it is also useful for parents
and FM users. It includes numerous short movies
that explain how various product features and func-
tions work. There are also special sections on FM
system care, maintenance and trouble shooting to
help users live comfortably with their devices.
쐍www.phonak.com
This is the Phonak website. Go to the Consumer/
Product section and then click FM Systems to
find information on our full range of transmitters
and receivers.
쐍www.iSense.phonak.com
This is the iSense homepage. Here you’ll find
information about iSense products, detailed user
testimonials and much more.
쐍www.FMeLibrary.com
This is an online scientific library all about
FM systems. Here you can find FM-related papers
and reports from all over the world.

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iSense Classic package
iSense Classic is delivered in a complete package that
includes ear wax filters, retention pieces and a lanyard
(neck cord).
iSense Classic
Replacement
ear wax filters

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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
햲Flex
햳Wax filter
햴Retention
햵Y-cable available
in 2 sizes
햶Lanyard adapter
햷Lanyard
햳햲
햴
햶
햵
햷

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햸Status indicator
햹Volume toggle
switch
햺ON/OFF switch
햹
햸햺

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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 cannot be used if the charger is
plugged in!
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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Fitting the flex around the ear
Make sure that the two flexes are bent well and the
retention pieces attached.
Flex for the Flex for the
left ear right ear
Never use iSense
Classic without
retention
pieces!
Place the flex
over the top of your ear.