Phonak Condor User manual

Condor
Condor
The 1
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Complete Full Duplex
Encrypted Wireless System
User Guide
915MHz version
029-3059

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About this Document
This guide describes the usage of Condor communication devices, their
options and accessories, including how to enable a conference
communication between several devices.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted (in electronic or
paper version, photocopy) without Phonak Communications AG consent.
This document is subject to change without notice.
All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the property of their respective
owner.
Phonak Communications AG
Länggasse 17 | 3280 Murten | Switzerland.
Telephone [phone] | Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.phonak-communications.com

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................................................1
Declaration of Conformity........................................................................... 2
Downloading this User Guide...................................................................2
Compliance to FCC US/CAN.......................................................................3
Introducing Condor.....................................................................................4
Product Description..................................................................................4
Accessories .............................................................................................5
Getting Started ............................................................................................6
Keyboard Description...............................................................................6
Function Usage........................................................................................6
Using the Screen and Keyboard...............................................................7
Setting Up a Conference.............................................................................8
1. Assigning a Number to a Device ..........................................................8
2. Tuning Devices into a Frequency Hopping Table .................................9
3. Enabling Devices to Enter a Conference ............................................ 10
Using Condor ............................................................................................11
Using Listener Mode ..............................................................................11
Validating or Invalidating Other Listening Devices.................................. 11
Setting the Volume................................................................................. 12
Locking and Unlocking the Keypad ........................................................12
Recharging the battery........................................................................... 13
Guarantee..............................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 14

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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer’s name: Phonak Communications AG
Manufacturer’s address: Länggasse 17
3280 Murten
Switzerland
certify and declare under our responsibility that the following apparatus:
Product Name: Condor
Description: Condor Hopping Audio Communication System in 915-
9 8MHz band.
Manufacturer: Phonak Communications AG
conforms with the essential requirements for Australia market:
Harmonised Standards :
• IEC 60950-1 ed. (safety)
•AS/NZS 4 68: 003 +A1( 005) + A ( 006) (Radio and EMC for Australia,
Canada and US)
Downloading this User Guide
Thank you for choosing Condor.
A PDF format version of this user guide can be downloaded directly from our web site at
www.phonak-communications.com.

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Compliance to US/CAN
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of
Industry Canada. Operations is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device does not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment 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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly
approved by Phonak may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Introducing Condor
The Condor system allows you to establish conference communications with
a team of up to 6 wireless hearing devices, and as many additional listener-
only devices as necessary.
Having set the conference parameters, you can use Condor devices to speak
to and hear other users in the team.
Product Description
The Condor device is based upon the following specifications:
Encrypted conference device with a 3.7 V 1300 mA/h battery and
a belt clip
Operating temperature: -10 / +50°C
Dimensions : 120mm x 60mm x 25 mm
Weight : 150g
Battery recharge : 3.25 hours
Battery life : 12 hours
Connector : Standard fischer socket

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Accessories
To complete the full Condor communication system several Phonak
Communication headsets are available, depending upon the system’s likely
usage:
To check configuration details and our full range of available headsets,
please visit www.phonak-communications.com.
Covert
communication profilo system
Overt communication ComCom system
Hearing
protection
with communication Serenity system

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Getting Started
Keyboard Description
The Condor keyboard allows you to set the device’s functions and choose
from various options. Its button keys are as follows:
Keys Description
Power On/Off
This key is also used during parameter setting
Menu
Use this key to access the Device settings menu
Option selection
These buttons allow you to adjust parameters
within the Device settings menu.
When not in the Device settings menu, these
buttons provide access to volume settings.
Validation
The OK key is used to validate or confirm
the selected option, and to exit the Device
settings menu.
N OTE
Every time a button is pressed, the Condor display displays a *symbol and produces an
audible beep.
Function Usage
To use a function, press the corresponding button for 2 seconds.
To turn the device on, press the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds.
To turn the device off, press the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds.
OK

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Using the Screen and Keyboard
Each device comprises a screen for displaying status and settings
information, and a keyboard for entering these different settings.
Screen Description
When powered on, the Condor screen provides information on:
the device’s online status
its battery charge level
device settings.
The screen’s indicator icons are as follows:
Indicators Description
System status
represents the numerical position of a device
in a conference (for example, here the device is
in third position out of 6 devices).
The other numbers shown indicate the devices
currently online in the conference.
A dash above a number indicates that the
listening status of that device has been validated.
Hopping frequency table
25 channels are available between the
frequencies of 915 and 928 MHz.
Product identifier (role setting)
Indicates a device’s numerical position in a
conference (related to ‘system status’ above).
Also used to indicate ‘system listener’ status.
Volume
Indicates a device’s current volume level. 9
volume levels are available in total.
Battery indicator
Provides information on the battery charge level.
5 levels are available in total:
T01
T
01

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Full capacity
75% capacity
Less than 50% capacity – a recharge is
recommended
Less than 25% capacity – a recharge is required
Minimum capacity - the device cannot function.
Keypad Locked / Unlocked
Keypad is unusable except for the On/Off
function.
Note: All parameters, including volume settings, are stored and remain the
same when a device is switched off or the battery removed.
Setting Up a Conference
To set-up a conference, the following actions must be performed:
1 Assign a number to each device taking part in the conference.
2 Tune devices into the same frequency hopping table.
3 Enable devices to enter the conference.
1 Assigning a Number to a Device
To set-up a communication session, all the devices that will take part in the
conference must be identified and a number assigned to each.
There can be 2 - 6 devices in any one conference. Each device is given a
unique number – ranging from 01 through to 06.
One device must be assigned number 01 (making this the ‘master’ device).