Unitron iCube Manual

iCube
Instruction
Guide

Table of Contents
Your iCube ......................................................................1
Practical Solutions to Everyday Problems ......................2
Using the iCube Guide....................................................3
Getting started................................................................4
Using iCube ...................................................................13
Indicators .....................................................................13
Important information...................................................15
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................18
Declaration of Conformity .............................................19
Notices ..........................................................................19

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Your iCube
Hearing Healthcare Professional: _______________________
___________________________________________________
Telephone:__________________________________________
Model: _____________________________________________
Serial Number of iCube:_______________________________
Replacement Batteries: One AAA (1.5 Volt),
Standard or Rechargeable
Warranty:___________________________________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________________________

Le end
1 Right side fitting
indicator
2 Battery indicator
3 Bluetooth / left side
fitting indicator
4 Not supported
5 ON/OFF button
6 Bluetooth pairing
button
7 Reset button
(covered)
8 Detachable cover
9 Audio & FM
connection
(not supported,
do not use!)
10 USB charging and
programming
connection
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Usin the iCube Instruction Guide
iCube enables the wireless transfer of fitting data from
your PC directly to your client’s hearing instruments.
Based on Bluetooth technology the fitting process is fast,
smooth and stable, and most importantly, cable-free.
Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all
the features of your iCube. For further information,
please visit the Unitron website:
www.unitronhearing.com
Refer to the table of contents for a complete listing of
the topics covered in this guide.
1 2 3
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6 7 8 9 10
iCube accessories
• USB cable, 3 m (10 ft.)
• iCube charger
• USB Bluetooth adaptor
• USB hub
Contents may vary depending on country.
front back

Gettin started
Installin and usin the iCube char er
Install the iCube charger by plugging the power supply
into a power outlet and docking iCube into the iCube
charger as shown below. It is recommended that you
use the iCube charger to store and charge iCube
whenever it is not in use. This way it will be sufficiently
charged and ready for the next fitting session.
Char in the battery
Your iCube has an internal, rechargeable battery. As
soon as you place your iCube on the iCube charger,
the battery starts charging.
For safety reasons, rechar e the battery only with
char ers supplied by Unitron.
During the charging process, the battery indicator is lit
solid. Once the battery is fully charged, the battery
indicator will start flashing slowly. Typically, charging
an empty battery takes about 90 minutes. It is safe to
leave the charger connected overnight — the battery
cannot be overcharged.
When char in your iCube for the first time, leave it to
char e for at least three hours (even if the battery
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indicator starts flashin earlier).
A new battery’s full performance is achieved only after
two or three complete char e and dischar e cycles.
Your iCube battery can be charged hundreds of times.
If the operating time of your iCube reduces
substantially, please contact your local Unitron
representative.
Operatin time
Fully charged, your iCube will operate for up to four
hours in normal use.
Battery consumption and the operating time of the
iCube greatly depend on the usage of the device.
Heavy use will reduce the operating time of your iCube
between battery recharges.
Battery status
While turned ON, your iCube indicates the battery
status on the battery indicator LED as follows:
• Yellow, slow flash – Battery level is high.
• Yellow, fast flash – Battery level is low.
Once the fast flashing starts, your iCube will still
operate for about an hour, but you should recharge
the battery as soon as possible. Low battery status is
also indicated in U:fit in the “CableFree Fitting Status”
dialog.
Connectin iCube to your computer
iCube was designed to bring you the benefits of

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CableFree Fitting via Bluetooth connection. However,
there are locations where Bluetooth connections are
not allowed, so iCube can alternatively be used with a
USB connection. In either case, before you can start
using your iCube it needs to be connected with your
computer.
Before you continue, make sure the iCube battery
char e is hi h.
Connectin via Bluetooth
Connecting your iCube via Bluetooth is done in three
steps:
1. Prepare the Bluetooth connection on your
computer
To use iCube wireless via Bluetooth, make sure that
you have Bluetooth activated. If your computer is
equipped with Bluetooth built in, find the Bluetooth
setting and activate it. For specific instructions please
refer to the documentation of the computer and
operating system you are using.
If you are using NoahLink and you have already
installed the corresponding external Bluetooth
adaptor, you can use that same adaptor for iCube. If
your computer is neither equipped with Bluetooth
built in nor with a NoahLink compatible Bluetooth
adaptor, use the Bluetooth adaptor accessory
provided by Unitron.
Refer to the “quick start uide” document available
with the adaptor's Software CD and follow the

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instructions. iCube works within a Bluetooth operatin
ran e of up to 10 meters (33 ft.) of the fittin
computer.
2. Start the Connection Wizard for iCube
With Bluetooth functionality turned ON, you can now
initiate the connecting process via the U:fit™ fitting
software.
If this is the first time using iCube, pressing the iCube
button on the detection screen will start the
“ConnectionWizard for iCube”.
3. Pairin iCube with your computer
Select “Use iCube via Bluetooth” and the pairing
wizard will guide you through the process of pairing
iCube with your computer. Pairing is necessary to
control which Bluetooth devices are permitted to
communicate with each other. It needs to be
completed only once, before first use.
To initiate the pairing process on iCube, set the device
into pairing mode by pressing and holding the
Bluetooth pairing button for 2 seconds until the

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Bluetooth indicator is blue and flashing fast. iCube is
now in pairing mode for two minutes or until pairing is
completed.
Follow the instructions to complete pairing and finish
the connection process for iCube. Upon successful
completion, the “CableFree Fitting Status” will inform
you about the status of iCube:

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Removin a Bluetooth pairin
If you wish to remove the Bluetooth pairing from your
iCube, press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for
about 10 seconds until the Bluetooth indicator is lit
solid blue.
Connectin via USB cable
If you wish to connect your iCube via USB cable
instead of Bluetooth, start the “iCube configuration ”
in the U:fit fitting application and choose to use iCube
via USB cable.
When prompted by the wizard, connect the Mini USB
plug of the enclosed USB cable as indicated below.
Attach the other end of the cable to a USB socket of
your computer.
Use the optional USB hub accessory if there is no free
USB socket on your computer.
When connectin iCube for the first time via USB, your
computer will start searchin for the associated driver
software. Dependin on the operatin system, you

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may be presented with an installation wizard: "Found
New Hardware Wizard". If so, let your computer
automatically install the necessary driver software. The
driver software has already been installed durin the
U:fit installation and should be identified by the
wizard. It is not necessary to insert the U:fit
installation CD.
After successful installation of the USB driver,
continue with the "Connection Wizard for iCube" and
follow the instructions. No pairing is required for the
USB cable connection. Upon successful completion of
the connecting process, the “CableFree Fitting Status”
will inform you about the status of iCube.
U:fit System Confi uration options
The “Pairing Wizard for iCube” can also be accessed
by selecting “Options”, and then “iCube”, in the menu
bar of the fitting application. In the same menu you
can also select or deselect iCube. Additionally, you can
initiate the Bluetooth pairing process as described
earlier.
Before using iCube to fit a client with hearing
instruments, make sure the icube battery is
sufficiently charged. Remove iCube from the iCube
charger and turn it ON.
Wearin iCube
Open the neckloop by unplugging the ridged jack, and
place iCube around your client’s neck.

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(Re)connecting the neckloop will activate the built-in
antenna and enable iCube to operate correctly.
Batteries need to be inserted into the hearing aids and
hearing aids need to be turned on prior to detection.
Detectin and pro rammin hearin instruments
In wireless fitting, where there are no left and right
fitting cables, the assignment of left/right is done via
U:fit. Click the “Detect” button on the
detection screen. A “detection complete” screen
appears showing the detected hearing instruments
Assign (or reassign) each hearing instrument to the
desired side (left or right). You can play a beep
identification to confirm that left and right have been
selected properly.

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Continue by selecting to either “write to instrument(s)”
or to “read from instrument(s) .
Now the hearing instruments and iCube are ready for
fitting. During the programming of hearing instruments,
the right side and the left side fitting indicator flash fast
red, and blue, respectively.
Usin iCube
Pro rammin hearin instruments without clients
When programming hearing instruments without
having your clients wear them, make sure they are in
range of iCube.
If, for some reason, iCube becomes unresponsive,
remove the cover by sliding it upwards. Press the reset
button. The Bluetooth pairing will not be lost.
If all three indicators on your iCube are lit solid, this
may indicate a software problem. Refer to
Troubleshootin section.

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Indicators
Battery indicator
Yellow - Slow flash
Battery full
Yellow - Fast flash
Battery empty
Yellow - Lit solid
Battery char in
Fittin Status Indicator
Red - Right fitting status indicator
flashing fast.
iCube is pro rammin the ri ht
hearin instrument.
Blue - Left fitting status indicator
flashing fast.
iCube is pro rammin the left
hearin instrument.

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Software Indicator
iCube is built such that it can be upgraded whenever
new functionalities are available. Follow the
instructions provided together with the new software
version.
Red/yellow/blue - All three
indicators flash fast.
iCube is bein up raded.
Red/yellow/blue - All three
indicators lit solid.
This may indicate a software
problem. Refer to Troubleshootin
section.

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Important information
Maintenance and care
• Clean iCube using a damp cloth. Never use
household cleaning products (washing powder,
soap, etc.) or alcohol to clean the device.
• Protect iCube from excessive moisture and heat.
• Protect it from excessive shock and vibration.
• When iCube is not in use, turn it OFF and store it in
the iCube charger so it will be sufficiently charged
and ready for the next fitting session.
Safety notice and other important information
• Keep this device out of reach of children under 3
years.
• Persons using medical devices such as pacemakers
are not permitted to use this device.
• X-ray radiation (e.g. CT scans, MRI scans) may
adversely affect the correct functioning of this
device. We recommend that you keep iCube outside
the X-ray radiation procedure rooms. High-powered
electronic equipment, larger electronic installations
and metallic structures may impair and significantly
reduce the operating range. External devices may
only be connected if they have been tested in
accordance with applicable IEC Standards.
Important information
• The digitally-coded, inductive transmission

technology used in this device is extremely reliable
and experiences virtually no interference from other
devices. It should be noted, however, that when
operating the device near a computer terminal or
other strong electromagnetic fields, it may be
necessary to be at least 60 centimeters (24“) away
to ensure proper operation. If the hearing
instrument do not respond to the device because of
an unusual field disturbance, move away from the
disturbing field.
• Use only original Unitron accessories.
• Opening iCube might damage it. If problems occur
which cannot be resolved by following the remedy
guidelines in the troubleshooting section of this
user guide, contact your local Unitron
representative.
• iCube may only be repaired by an authorized
service center.
• Do not make any changes or modifications to this
device.
• Do not unplug the neckloop when iCube is saving
data to the hearing instruments. Keep the neckloop
closed when iCube is not in use or stored on the
iCube charger.
• If you use several iCubes in the same building, be
aware that their inductive field can disturb one
another if within a range of 2 meters (6 feet). This
may even occur when used in different rooms. Do
not use iCube while charging.
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Troubleshootin Guide
CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
iCube is no longe ecognized by the compute to which
it was p eviously pai ed
• The Bluetooth
functionality of your
computer may be
disabled.
• iCube is out of range.
iCube tu ns OFF
• The battery is empty
iCube is un esponsive and all th ee indicato s a e lit solid
• This may indicate a
software problem
A second o diffe ent iCube cannot be connected to my compute
• Only one iCube can be
paired with your
computer
For any problems not listed in the guide, contact your hearing healthcare
professional. If you do not have a hearing healthcare professional, please
contact the nearest office listed on the back page of this booklet.
• Find the Bluetooth settings on your computer
and turn Bluetooth functionality ON.
• Move iCube closer to your computer.
• Charge iCube
• Unplug the USB cable and press the reset
button. If the problem persists, delete
Bluetooth pairings and press the reset button
again. If the problem still persists, contact
your local Phonak representative.
• Start the “Pairing Wizard for iCube” which
will provide you with the option of removing
the existing device. To delete the Bluetooth
pairing from your iCube, press and hold the
Bluetooth pairing button for about 10 sec-
onds until the Bluetooth indicator is lit solid
blue.

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Declaration of Conformity
Unitron Hearing declares under its sole responsibility
that the iCube is in conformity with the following
standards or other standardizing documents:
Radio: EN 300-330
EN 300 328
EMC: EN 60601-1-2
Safety: EN/IEC 60601-1
Implementing the provisions of the MDD 93/42/EEC
(Medical Device Directive), R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
(Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment),
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and LVD 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage
Directive).
Notices
Notice 1
This instrument is certified under:
FCC ID: VMY-ICUBEU
IC: 2756A-ICUBEU
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.

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Changes or modifications made to this equipment not
expressly approved by Unitron Hearing may void the
FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
Notice 2
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Notice 3
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