User Guide
Contents
1. 17 Troubleshooting 17 1 inspiro Problem The inspiro cannot be switched ON Poor speech intelligibility Speaker s voice is inaudible even though the inspiro is turned ON 64 Most probable cause Solution The battery is empty Charge the inspiro for a period of at least two hours The microphone has not been positioned properly Move the microphone closer to the speaker s mouth Activate the SoundCheck feature The microphone mute has been activated or the hearing device has not been set to the right program Check the inspiro s LCD display and press the micro phone mute key in order to activate the microphone Also check whether the hearing devices are turned on and set to the right program Activate the Monitoring function on the inspiro to check the receivers 65 66 Problem Insufficient operating range Radio interference A second person s voice can also be heard inspiro does not respond to commands Most probable cause Solution Microphone cable has not been unwound Unwind the microphone cable External cause radio antenna or similar interfering devices nearby Change the FM channel Use the ChannelFinder to locate an unused and interference free FM channel Another FM user is using the same FM channel nearby Change the FM channel Use the ChannelFinder to locate an unused and interference free FM channel2. 2 inspiro and accessoires inspiro is delivered with either the EasyBoom or the iLapel microphone depending on the customer wish All the accessories can also be ordered separately inspiro Microphones EasyBoom or iLapel ee inspiro wearing options EN Belt clip and lavalier cord Audio cable d USB charging unit Home and travel case 3 Important inspiro figures 3 1 Operating time and charging m Operating time when the battery is fully charged gt approx 12 hours m Charging time for an 80 charge gt approx 1 hour m Charging time for a 100 charge gt approx 2 hours 3 2 Operating range FM transmission m Inside a building gt approx 15 meters 50 feet m Outside gt approx 40 50 meters 130 170 feet AN High powered electronic equipment large electronic installations and metallic structures may impair and significantly reduce the operating range 4 Controls inspiro ON OFF slider Color LCD Soft keys Keypad lock key Microphone mute key 3 5mm audio input mini USB for charging Button to attach the belt clip and the lavalier Cable wrapper iLapel microphone Microphone openings do not cover Wearing clip EasyBoom microphone Microphone 5 Getting Started 5 1 Charging inspiro inspiro contains a re chargeable built in state of the art lithium polymer battery with fast charge c
3. N PHONAK DA GEN Contents 1 Welcome 6 2 inspiro and accessoires 8 3 Important inspiro figures 9 3 1 Operating time and charging 9 3 2 Operating range FM transmission 9 4 Controls 10 5 Getting started 12 5 1 Charging inspiro 12 5 2 Low battery alarms 14 5 3 Wearing inspiro 15 5 4 Attaching the clip to the inspiro 16 5 5 Attaching the lavalier to the inspiro 18 5 6 Wearing iLapel microphone 19 5 7 iLapel wearing position 20 5 8 Wearing EasyBoom microphone 21 5 9 Switching ON inspiro 23 5 10 Activate the key pad lock 24 5 11 Monitoring 25 6 Using inspiro 27 6 1 Talking 27 6 2 SoundCheck 28 6 3 Muting the microphone 29 6 4 Using inspiro with an MP3 player TV set GPS computer or HiFi 30 6 5 Synchronizing receivers 32 7 Individual inspiro configuration 33 7 1 Setting the alarm time 33 7 2 Setting the preferred date format 34 7 3 Adjusting the settings of the LCD display 35 7 4 Selecting a desktop picture 36 7 5 Selecting your language 37 8 Brief description of the menu items 38 8 1 Channels 38 8 2 Receiver options 39 8 3 SoundCheck 40 8 4 Settings 40 8 5 Help 42 8 6 MultiTalker Network 43 8 7 Receiver options 44 9 Changing the application mode 45 Contents 10 DynaMic and accessories 46 11 Important DynaMic figures 47 11 1 Operating tim
4. Software issue Reboot inspiro by pressing its 4 side buttons at the same time 67 17 Troubleshooting 17 2 DynaMic Problem The DynaMic cannot be switched ON Poor speech intelligibility Speaker s voice is inaudible even though DynaMic is turned ON 68 Most probable cause Solution The battery is empty Charge DynaMic for at least two hours The microphone has not been positioned properly DynaMic s antenna or cap are partially covered The colored rings are covering the acoustic openings Move DynaMic closer to the speaker s mouth Uncover DynaMic s antenna and cap Move DynaMic s colored rings off these openings DynaMic is muted or the hearing device has not been set to the right program Check DynaMic is not muted Also check whether the hearing devices are turned ON and set to the right program 69 70 17 Troubleshooting Problem Radio interference A second person s voice can also be heard DynaMic cannot be found during MTN setup Most probable cause Solution Radio antenna or similar interfering devices are nearby Proceed as for inspiro Another FM user is using the same FM channel nearby Proceed as for inspiro Not compatible firmware version Upgrade firmware version 71 72 mportant notices inspiro and DynaMic transmitters collect and store internal technical data This data may be
5. Serial DynaMic Date of purchase Authorized hearing care professional Stamp signature 74 20 Declaration of conformity Hereby Phonak Communications AG declares that the inspiro and DynaMic are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC To obtain a copy of the Declaration of conformity please contact the manufaturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on www phonak com worldwide locations This device complies with part 15 and part 95 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 These devices do not cause harmful interference and 2 must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These transmitters are authorized by rule under the Low Power Radio Service 47 C F R Part 95 and must not cause harmful interference to TV reception or United States Navy SPASUR installations You do not need an FCC license to operate these transmitters The transmitters may only be used to provide auditory assistance to persons with disabilities persons who require language translation or persons in educational settings health care services to the ill law enforcement tracking services under agreement with a law enforcement agency or automated maritime tele communications system AMTS network control communications T
6. are paired by the initiator inspiro Begin talking as usual 57 58 15 3 How to use a MultiTalker Network m The inspiro that has set up initiated the network has first priority all other transmitters inspiro DynaMic that joined the network have second priority The teacher with first priority can interrupt any teacher or student that has second priority a second priority teacher or student can only take over during the speech pauses of the first priority teacher m All devices transmit on the same FM channel but they do not transmit at the same time m No user action is required if the first priority inspiro does not detect speech any second priority teacher or student can get the microphone just by starting to talk m The listening FM receivers only hear one voice at a time 15 4 Leaving a MultiTalker Network The MultiTalker Network cannot exist without the presence of the initiating inspiro in the network If you decide to end the Multi Talker Network the entire network will cease and all of the inspiro and DynaMic transmitters will activate their respective alarms If you are using an inspiro that just joined a network you can always leave the network by selecting Stop MultiTalker Network Your inspiro will then be set to single teaching mode but all of the other inspiro transmitters in the MultiTalker Network will remain in Multilalker Network mode If you switch OFF one DynaMic it will be deleted fr
7. language using the Up and Down keys Then press OK An information window will pop up and then disappear automatically after 2 seconds Alternatively you can press OK to close the window immediately The new language has now been set All of the menu items help texts and information windows will now be displayed in the selected language 37 8 Brief description of the menu items O Ol inspiro can be used in the following operating modes m Standard operating mode For standard use as well as for use by all parents and teachers who do not require any special features m Extended operating mode For all users who require access to special FM features such as the Multilalker Network etc m Light operating mode For users who do not need access to inspiro s menu inspiro s operating mode can be changed directly on the inspiro see Changing the application mode on page 45 Standard operating mode 8 1 Channels m Change channel Change the inspiro s transmitting FM channel by scrolling up or down through the FM channel list You can select a new channel using the OK key FM receivers can be directly synchronized to the new channel by pressing the right soft key 38 m Find channel Finds a new clean FM channel All of the channels available in the inspiro are first checked and then the inspiro proposes the best channel for use Follow the instructions in the inspiro m Sync receivers Changes the FM channel on
8. see page 18 16 5 Getting Started 5 4 Attaching the clip to the inspiro click 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 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 po To remove the clip from the inspiro press the button on the clip and carefully remove the clip from the inspiro 5 Getting Started 5 5 Attaching the lavalier to the inspiro Attach the lavalier to the button 18 5 6 Wearing iLapel microphone iLapel is an easy to use directional lapel microphone which provides excellent sound quality Z You must switch OFF inspiro before changing the microphone 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 20 cm 7 inches 5 Getting Started 5 7 iLapel wearing position OK YoY N S Wrong Z 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 20 5 8 Wearing EasyBoom microphone EasyBoom is a comfortable easy to use and robust boom mic
9. the presence of the bell symbol in the top part of the screen a If an alarm sounds the inspiro will vibrate and a message will pop up on the screen Confirm this message using the OK button 33 7 2 Setting the preferred date format A choice of two date formats is available on the inspiro DD MM YYYY or MM DD YYYY m Enter the Settings menu and then select Date amp Time m Select Date format and then press OK m Select the required date format by using the Up or Down key Then press OK The preferred date format has now been selected and the date at the top of the screen is now displayed in the new format The inspiro also offers two time formats 24 hour clock 12 hour clock am pm m In order to select the desired time format scroll down in the Date amp Time menu and then select Time format Then proceed in the same manner as when changing the date format 34 7 3 Adjusting the settings of the LCD display The settings of the inspiro s LCD display are pre set Should you wish to change the presets please proceed as follows m Enter the Settings menu and then select Display m Select the Backlight menu to increase or decrease the level of brightness of the backlight of the LCD display m Select Turn off light to set the time when the inspiro should switch OFF the backlight in order to save power m Select Turn off display to set the time when the inspiro should switch OFF the LCD display to save power The rec
10. the receiver to the current inspiro channel The receiver must be within arm s length Beeping sounds confirm that synchronization is complete 8 2 Receiver options m Monitor This performs a wireless check on the receivers The inspiro should be kept close to the receivers The receivers must be connected to a hearing device and the hearing device must be switched ON A beeping sound marks the end of the check Monitoring works only with Phonak Dynamic FM receivers m Set beep tone Choose between the different beeping tones available to indicate when the Dynamic FM receivers are being synchronized or monitored m Lock push button Locks or enables the push button on the universal MLxi receiver 39 40 8 3 SoundCheck m This check determines the volume level of speech and of background noise Adjust the position of the iLapel microphone until you get the best result 8 4 Settings m Language Choose the language of the inspiro menu m Alarm Sets the alarm time The alarm will sound every day at the set alarm time but only if the inspiro is switched ON m Date amp Time Sets the current date and time and the date format and time format m Softkeys With inspiro transmitters running firmware version 3 0 or higher the left and right soft keys can be programmed by the user PHONAK e cm 12 09 11 02 43pm N17 Vol Ctrl Sync left soft key right soft key To customize these soft keys sele
11. Monitoring will only work with Phonak Dynamic FM receivers like MLxi MyLink ML9i ML10i ML11i ete and MLxi Baha If you are not sure that your receivers are Phonak Dynamic FM receivers ask your hearing care professional 26 6 Using inspiro 6 1 Talking Before you start talking to the children make sure of the following m the microphone is properly positioned see page 20 and 22 m the inspiro is turned ON see page 23 m and the microphone is active not muted see page 29 We also recommend activating the keypad lock Z Do not touch the microphone if the inspiro is turned ON If you need to reposition the microphone simply press the microphone mute key to avoid any amplified noise PHONAK e 12 09 11 02 43pm N17 Vol Ctrl Sync 27 6 2 SoundCheck The SoundCheck lets you verify whether the microphone is properly positioned as well as checking the noise level in the classroom The required procedure is as follows m Activate the SoundCheck in the top menu level Then follow the instructions shown on the inspiro s LCD display m Talk continuously until the inspiro stops measuring The inspiro will show two results m f the level of your voice is good this will be indicated with a green bar If the bar is yellow or red however you may need to reposition the microphone or to speak more loudly m f the noise level in the room is in the red or yellow zone discuss with your hearing
12. OK D again applicable to inspiro Premium only 45 10 DynaMic and accessories DynaMic is supplied with the following accessories m Desk stand m Clamp 3 8 5 8 m Colored rings for easy microphone identification These accessories can be ordered separately DynaMic microphone Desk stand with clamp Colored rings red blue green OO Charging unit Replacement microphone head 46 11 Important DynaMic figures General Operates only with inspiro on the MultiTalker Network 11 1 Operating time and charging m Operating time if the battery is fully charged gt up to 10 hours m Charging time for 80 charge gt approx 1 hour m Charging time for 100 charge gt approx 2 hours 11 2 Operating range FM transmission m Operating range proximity to initiator inspiro inside 20 meters 65 feet AN High powered electronic equipment large electronic installations and metallic structures may impair and significantly reduce the operating range 47 48 Slider OFF MUTE ON The slider puts DynaMic in one of its three modes RESET button This allows DynaMic to be reset The parameters stored are not affected by this operation Use a pen to press the button Built in vibration alarm The vibration alarm provides information on the status of the battery and operation FM Antenna Emits FM to those FM receivers attached to hearing instrument
13. a simple and easy way to check the functionality of FM receivers We recommend monitoring receivers every day By pressing the Monitor soft key the inspiro reads the information from a child s FM receivers one or two FM receivers The procedure is as follows m Hold the inspiro close to the child at a distance of approximately 20 cm 8 inches from the receivers Ensure that no other receivers are within synchronisation range m Then press the left soft key Monitor at the top Menu level The inspiro then begins to search for receivers Make sure you are within synchronisation range until the receivers are shown on the inspiro s LCD display m The result of the Monitoring process will be displayed on the inspiro s LCD display The completion of the Monitoring process is marked with a beeping sound If the beeping sound cannot be heard in the hearing device the child s hearing device is probably not in an FM program Contact your Hearing care professional on matters concerning the right hearing instrument program for FM 25 5 Getting Started PHONAK kA 12 09 11 02 43pm m In order to view detailed Monitoring results select the desired receiver on the inspiro LCD display and press the OK key For the purpose of this step you no longer need to be close to the receiver Z Monitoring will only be performed if the receiver is connected to the hearing device and the receiver and the hearing instrument are turned ON Z
14. aching mode m Stop MultiTalker Net Stop the MultiTalker Network mode if you want to return to single teaching mode m Set up network Create a MultiTalker network The network setting is automatically stored in the inspiro m List of participants In the inspiro managing the network you can check the names of other teachers or speakers in the MultiTalker network 43 44 8 7 Receiver options m Scan for channels Searches for an existing transmission from another transmitter e g if a speaker is already using an FM transmitter at a lecture or presentation m Identify receivers Helps to identify a receiver Relevant receiver data can be read and displayed in the inspiro LCD e g the user of the receiver or the serial number m View channels Displays the channels programmed into the receiver m Change channel Change the channel in the receiver without changing the current inspiro channel This can be useful if several working groups need to be created in a class m Set FM volume Increase or decrease the volume of the Dynamic FM receiver 9 Changing the application mode FM SoundField SoundField FM With inspiro Premium transmitters running firmware version 3 0 or higher the application mode can be changed directly on the inspiro To change the application mode switch inspiro ON When the battery symbol appears press OK and the left soft key C simultaneously shown below then press
15. ance between the receivers and the inspiro is approximately 20 cm 8 inches Then use either the left soft key to Lock the push button or the right soft key to Activate the push button m Press the MLxi push button to check whether the setting has successfully been altered 16 3 Identifying receivers The inspiro is able to identify Dynamic FM receivers e g an MLxi or ML10i If it locates an MLxi the inspiro can read the identification data and display it on the LCD display This also helps in determining to whom the receiver belongs This feature is only available in the inspiro s Extended operating mode The required procedure is as follows m Make sure that the receiver is connected to a hearing device and that both the hearing device and the receiver are switched on and the FM program is activated in the hearing instrument m Ensure that the distance between the inspiro and the MLxi or ML10i is approximately 20 cm 8 inches Select Receiver options and then Identify receivers m The identification data should now be shown on the inspiro s LCD display This feature is particularly useful in schools 16 4 Other Phonak FM receivers inspiro DynaMic are compatible with all Phonak FM receivers If you have questions concerning a specific receiver please consult your hearing care professional or visit www eschooldesk com We do not recommend using the inspiro DynaMic with FM receivers produced by other manufacturers 63
16. apability 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 12 Z 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 battery symbol shows the actual capacity in The battery is fully charged 14 5 2 Low battery alarms inspiro provides an automatic vibra alarm if the battery is low m Approximately 1 hour before battery is empty A vibrating alarm is activated Check the message on the LCD and follow the instructions m 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 5 3 Wearing inspiro inspiro can either or around the neck be worn on the belt by using the lavalier by using the clip see page 16
17. c the inspiro passaround microphone is designed to work exclusively alongside inspiro in the MultiTalker Network With its simple robust and childproof 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 Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions With proper care and usage inspiro and DynaMic will support your hearing and 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 Further resources To find out more about inspiro DynaMic and Phonak FM in general we recommend visiting the following websites m www eschooldesk com This is a special website specifically dedicated to providing support to teachers parents and other inspiro and DynaMic users The short movies available present for example various functions and trouble shooting for FM systems aim to provide assistance in daily life m www phonak com This is Phonak home page Go on the product section and click on the FM systems You can find useful information about inspiro and DynaMic as well as FM receivers m www fmelibrary com This is an online scientific library about FM systems The following symbol appears in this user guide A Important notes for all users
18. care professional whether there are possibilities to improve the acoustics in the classroom 28 6 3 Muting the microphone The inspiro s microphone can be muted simply by pressing the microphone key on the device If you have forgotten to activate the microphone inspiro will warn you with a vibrating alarm after 15 minutes PHONAK m This symbol shows that the microphone is active m This symbol shows that the microphone has been muted 29 6 Using inspiro 6 4 Using the inspiro with an MP3 player TV set GPS computer or Hifi The inspiro can be directly connected to any audio equipment via the audio input socket on the inspiro Plug in to the television s headphone jack Plug in to the audio jack ana Audio cable standard accessory 30 m f the audio cable is plugged in the audio symbol appears on the inspiro s LCD display m The microphone can still be activated when the audio input is connected m Some televisions are equipped with a separate audio output volume control or a muting function Please refer to the television s operating instructions for details m Certain pieces of audio equipment feature a Scart or Cinch audio output Phonak offers an optional adapter for connecting the audio cable to Scart or Cinch sockets Scart adapter Cinch adapter Z Unwind the microphone cable in order to reach the maximum operating distance 31 6 Using inspiro 6 5 Synchronizing receivers I
19. ct Settings in the menu list and press OK QChamnets Language Monitor Aam WAMA Taker Net Maen Right Sottkey Cancels Receiver options engi Sme Cag CH Settings Help Default Default key is available to restore the default configuration for the selected soft key 41 42 m Audio input To select the special audio input setting for certain audio devices such as the iPod nano go into the Audio device sub menu Select Set microphone Mute if you want to mute the iLapel or EasyBoom microphone when an audio input signal is detected m Display Set the backlight level backlight turn off time and display turn off time m Desktop picture Choose your favorite of the different desktop pictures available m Battery View information about battery status 8 5 Help m Instructions Summarizes all the inspiro help texts m www support Displays a website that provides further useful FM information for teachers and parents m Hotline Provides the phone number to call in case you have questions or problems m About inspiro Shows the device s serial number the software version the hardware version the DSP setting and the menu setting Standard Extended Additional features in Extended operating mode 8 6 MultiTalker Network m MultiTalker Net If a network has already been set up you can choose to start the MultiTlalker Network mode If you do not start the MultiTalker Network you will remain in single te
20. der from OFF to ON during the auto pairing time window of 8 seconds Initiating eeo 1 detected Continue m After the initiation is complete the name of DynaMic appears Press OK DynaMic joins the MultiTalker Network as a secondary transmitter It starts working as an FM transmitter After switching ON the LED of the microphone turns off to save power On the initiating inspiro s list of participants the microphone can be recognized After pairing DynaMic with inspiro it is recommended to activate the key pad lock of inspiro whenever possible MUTE When DynaMic is turned ON it is possible to mute the microphone Switch the slider from ON to MUTE A If DynaMic is not paired in the MultiTalker Network it does not start to emit FM 53 14 Using DynaMic 14 1 Common use situations m DynaMic situated on a child s desk using the supplied table stand m Holding DynaMic in the hand m Wearing the remote mic with a lavalier not supplied by Phonak m Using a floor stand not supplied by Phonak 14 2 Passaround microphone DynaMic can be passed from one speaker to the next 14 3 Talking inspiro Follow all the steps described in the chapter Talking inspiro chapter page 27 DynaMic Make sure DynaMic m s recognized into the MultiTalker Network by the initiator inspiro You can check via the inspiro s LCD m ls within range of the Multilalker Network m Is turned ON m ls not muted Speak
21. e i e the distance between the initiating inspiro and each inspiro DynaMic joining the network is 20 m 65 feet If a user should unintentionally leave the network the inspiro or DynaMic s alarm will alert the user Diagram of the MultiTalker Network m The initiating inspiro displays a list of the other transmitters in the MultiTalker Network 15 2 Initiating a MultiTalker Network Initiating or setting up a MultiTalker Network should be performed in the classroom before the lesson begins The procedure to follow is straightforward and the inspiro menu guides you through the necessary steps See the chapter Switching ON DynaMic on page 52 m Make sure you have all the inspiro and DynaMic transmitters you plan to include in the network in front of you on the desk Ensure all these transmitters are switched OFF m Take the main teacher s or main speaker s inspiro and switch it on In this inspiro select MultiTalker Network and then Set up network This inspiro is known as the initiator m Read the information on the LCD display and then press the Start soft key m Next switch on all of the other inspiro and DynaMic transmitters m A list of the inspiro and DynaMic transmitters that have joined the network should now be displayed on the initiating inspiro If all of the transmitters are listed press the Continue soft key You have successfully created a Multilalker Network All inspiro and DynaMic transmitters
22. e and charging 47 11 2 Operating range FM transmission 47 12 Controls 48 13 Getting started 49 13 1 Charging DynaMic 49 13 2 Battery status indication 50 13 3 Vibration alarm indication 51 13 4 Switching ON DynaMic 52 14 Using DynaMic 54 14 1 Common use situations 54 14 2 Passaround microphone 54 14 3 Talking 54 14 4 Colored rings 55 14 5 DynaMic DataLogging FM 55 14 6 Programming 55 15 The MultiTalker Network in school 56 15 1 The MultiTalker Network 56 15 2 Initiating a MultiTalker Network 57 15 3 How to use a MultiTalker Network 58 15 4 Leaving a Multilalker Network 58 15 5 Practical tips 59 15 6 Setting up a MultiTalker Network when using 60 DigiMaster loudspeaker 16 FM receivers 61 16 1 The MLxi 61 16 2 Lock MLxi push button 62 16 3 Identifying receivers 62 16 4 Other Phonak FM receivers 63 17 Troubleshooting 64 17 1 inspiro 64 17 2 DynaMic 68 18 Important notices 72 19 Service and warranty 74 20 Declaration of conformity 75 21 Information and explanation of symbols 76 Alalrenma VVC OTTIC inspiro and DynaMic are FM transmitters ideally suited to the needs of teachers and suitable for use in both regular and special schools 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 DynaMi
23. ent to the other inspiro and DynaMic transmitters in the network and then activated 15 6 Setting up a MultiTalker Network when using DigiMaster loudspeaker Pre Requisite All secondary inspiro s for MTN should not be paired with any DigiMaster loudspeaker Before setting up MIN select each inspiro s then Disconnect SoundField menu 16 FM receivers 16 1 The MLxi An FM system consists of a transmitter and FM receivers The inspiro is an FM transmitter while the MLxi is an FM receiver m The MLxi is a universal device and can be used with Phonak as well as with nearly all other BTE brands m In order to connect an MLxi to the hearing device you will need an audio shoe audio boot m The Audio shoe is produced by the manufacturer of the hearing device The user guide for your hearing device explains how to attach and remove the audio shoe from the hearing device Consult your hearing care professional if you have any questions regarding the connecting of the MLxi to the audio shoe and the hearing device 61 62 16 2 Lock MLxi push button The MLxi push button can be either locked or activated This action can be performed by either the hearing care professional or the inspiro user m In this mode the MLxi functions automatically m This mode is recommended for all children The required procedure is as follows m Select Lock push button in the Receiver menu m Make sure that the dist
24. f you change the channel of the inspiro transmitter you should always make sure that the channel of the receivers is synchronized to the new inspiro channel In order to synchronize the receivers the inspiro needs to be close to the receivers at a distance of approximately 20 cm 8 inches m Follow the instructions shown on the inspiro for example if you change the inspiro channel or if you activate the Channel Finder m n the top screen you can have direct access to the synchronization feature by pressing the right soft key labeled Sync default settings PHONAK m The Monitoring feature see page 25 also checks whether the receivers are on the same channel as the inspiro 32 7 Individual inspiro configuration 7 1 Setting the alarm time The inspiro includes an alarm function As with mobile phones an alarm time can be entered and the alarm can be either activated or deactivated Z The alarm will only be displayed if the inspiro is switched on In order to set an alarm time proceed as follows m Enter the Settings menu and then select Alarm m Select Alarm time and then press OK Using the Up and Down keys you can set the first digit of the alarm time After pressing OK the cursor then moves to the next digit If the complete time has been entered press Save m Then select Set Alarm m Select On and then press OK The alarm time has now been set and the alarm has been activated This is confirmed by
25. into the microphone at relatively close range 5 30 cm 2 12 inches Z When speaking do not cover m the head of the microphone m the antenna 54 14 4 Colored rings O With the red blue and green rings it is possible to personalize your DynaMic for quick identification A You may use only 2 rings on one DynaMic Do not place these rings over the grill openings of the microphone s cap 14 5 DynaMic DataLogging FM DynaMic automatically logs its usage times This information is saved every 15 minutes The first log entry is stored after using DynaMic for 15 minutes The usage data log contains information such as the device s name timestamp MTN mode etc DynaMic can store up to 800 data logs covering approx 20 days of usage 14 6 Programming Programming is optional The frequency is automatically selected by the initiating inspiro in the MultiTalker Network The following parameters can be programmed using FM SuccessWare 4 3 software or higher m Name school and date m Firmware updates m Reading and erasing logged data 55 15 The MultiTalker Network in school 15 1 The MultiTalker Network One or more inspiro DynaMic transmitters can participate in a MultiTalker Network up to ten transmitters in total Z A maximum of nine additional transmitters can be used on the MultiTalker Network MTN m The MultiTalker Network is available in the inspiro s Extended Operating Mode m The MIN s operating rang
26. of 20 60 Celsius at a relative air humidity of 65 for extended periods during transportation and storage Air pressure between 500 and 1100 hPa is not detrimental to these devices oeo Manufacturer Phonak Communications AG Laenggasse 17 CH 3280 Murten Switzerland EU Representative Phonak GmbH D 70736 Fellbach Oeffingen Germany www phonak com A y a a 2 2 lt 2 lt x S o En y N A D a Oo S 1 gt qi LAA S Q a F o m 2 D A d
27. om your participants list The MultiTalker Network will continue with all other DynaMic and inspiro transmitters Should you unintentionally move outside the range of the MultiTalker Network you will be alerted by an alarm You can then choose to either return inside the network s operating range i e within 20 m 65 feet of the initiating inspiro or leave the network 15 5 Practical tips m The MultiTalker Network setting is stored in the inspiro transmitters If the inspiro and DynaMic transmitters have been switched OFF in MultiTalker Network mode e g before lunch when switched back ON again after lunch MultiTalker Network mode can be selected by simply turning on inspiro and pressing Continue In this case there is no need to re initiate the network All the DynaMic transmitters will join the network after the 8 seconds pairing window m f you have set up a Multilalker Network with for instance two inspiro transmitters and a third person then needs to join the network with inspiro or DynaMic you must initiate a new MultiTalker Network m inspiro and Dynamic transmitters joining a network automatically use the FM channel of the initiating inspiro in the MultiTalker Network 59 60 m If an inspiro reverts to single teaching mode it automatically utilises the FM channel used previously m If the initiating inspiro alters the FM channel in MultiTalker Network mode for any reason this new channel will automatically be s
28. ommended setting is never You can also check the help in the inspiro menu for further information AN Always check the inspiro ON OFF slider to determine whether the inspiro is either switched ON or OFF If the inspiro is ON and the LCD display is OFF the display will be black whilst if the inspiro is ON and the background light is OFF the LCD display will be dimmed If the inspiro is turned ON but the LCD display is OFF or the backlight is OFF press the OK key to activate the LCD display 35 7 4 Selecting a desktop picture inspiro offers a choice of desktop pictures One of these pictures is already active in your inspiro If you wish to select another of the desktop pictures then proceed as follows m Enter the Settings menu and then select Desktop picture m The LCD display shows the first desktop picture Press the Down key once to see the next picture Pressing the Down key again will show the other desktop picture Once you have chosen your preferred picture press the Save soft key 36 7 5 Selecting your language The inspiro offers a choice of different languages Should you wish to change the current inspiro language then proceed as follows m Enter the Settings menu and then select Language m You will now see the different languages available listed on the LCD display The currently selected language is marked with a black dot All of the other languages are marked with a light grey dot m Select the desired
29. read by a hearing care professional in order to check the transmitters as well as to support you in being able to use inspiro and DynaMic in the ideal manner Do not use your inspiro and DynaMic in a place where it is prohibited to use electronic devices 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 inspiro and DynaMic The use of inspiro 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 Do not use two or more inspiro transmitters on the same FM channel except in the case of those transmitters being used on the Multilalker Network Please note that radio signals might also be picked up and overheard by other receivers Before using the inspiro in a foreign country contact your hearing care professional to ensure that the use of your radio channels is permitted in that country Do not use water or other liquids to clean inspiro or DynaMic Use only original Phonak accessories Use only the original Phonak charger for inspiro and DynaMic inspiro and DynaMic should only be repaired by an authorized service center Dropping inspiro or DynaMic can damage the transmitters Do not place DynaMic s personali
30. rophone ideal for use in classrooms Z You must switch OFF inspiro before changing the microphone 21 5 Getting Started Make sure the head of the microphone is well positioned as depicted on page 21 A If required you can easily bend the boom part B Fix the clip on your clothes as depicted and make sure the cable is not stretched between the clip and the ear or the clip and the inspiro transmitter 22 5 9 Switching ON inspiro To switch ON push the slider to the left until the green mark appears and the LCD is illuminated To save power the backlight of the inspiro LCD is switched OFF after a certain time Press any button to activate the LCD backlight To switch OFF inspiro push the slider to the right ON OFF PHONAK Z The inspiro can also be switched OFF if the keypad is locked 23 5 Getting Started 5 10 Activate the key pad lock PHONAK mer KT It is recommended to activate N17 the key pad lock whenever om7 possible To activate the key pad lock go to the highest menu level as shown above and press the key showing the key symbol then press OK A key symbol appears in the status bar AN If the key pad lock is activated the six keys are locked These remain locked when using the ON OFF slider Please note that the ON OFF slider is never locked and can always be used To unlock the keys repeat the above procedure 24 5 11 Monitoring Monitoring is
31. s mini USB interface Interface for charging and programming The LED indicates the following m battery status m charging m error states 13 Getting Started 13 1 Charging DynaMic DynaMic contains the same re chargeable state of the art fast charging lithium polymer battery as inspiro The operating time of this battery is up to 10 hours depending on how much the microphone is used to pick up speech A fully discharged battery takes one hour to charge up to 80 of its full capacity and two hours for a 100 charge A Use only the original Phonak charging unit for inspiro DynaMic To simultaneously charge your inspiro and DynaMic we recommend using the twin charger Select an easily accessible power Pem outlet and plug the charging unit e o into the socket NL Connect the mini USB plug from the charging unit to the DynaMic 49 13 Getting Started m During charging the LED flashes two short green pulses every 50 5 seconds When charging is complete the LED displays a static green light We recommend fully charging DynaMic The battery cannot be over charged 13 2 Battery status indication DynaMic activates an automatic vibration alarm when its battery level is low m Approx 1 hour before the battery is empty DynaMic should be charged The LED displays 3 orange flashes repeated every 60 seconds and the vibration alarm is activated m Approx 15 minutes before battery is emp
32. ty DynaMic must be charged immediately The LED displays 10 orange flashes and the vibration alarm is activated If the battery is not charged immediately DynaMic s LED displays 10 flashes before switching OFF automatically 13 3 Vibration alarm indication DynaMic provides a vibration alarm if m The battery is low m The device is out the range of the initiator inspiro in the MultiTalker Network further than 20 m 65 feet m The microphone is muted for more than 15 minutes m There is no FM transmission for instance DynaMic is not paired m A system error occurs fast blinking orange LED signals and a vibration alarm AN In case of a system error simply press the Reset button 51 13 Getting Started 13 4 Switching ON DynaMic DynaMic is a passaround microphone designed for use with inspiro in the MultiTalker Network It is not a standalone FM transmitter To switch ON DynaMic follow the steps below m inspiro and DynaMic are both OFF Phonak m Switch ON inspiro push the slider to the left until the green mark appears and the LCD is activated see page 23 m Set up the MultiTalker Network Initiate your MultiTalker Network by pressing OK La e Start Multi Talker Net Set up network Co teachers need to Initiating be within 1 meter eeo range and in pairing 1 detected mode to join Press Start to initiate Continue 52 m Start DynaMic by pushing the sli
33. wo way voice communications and all other types of uses not mentioned above are expressly prohibited Z Warning Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Phonak may void the user s authority to operate the equipment 75 76 The CE symbol is confirmation by Phonak AG that this Phonak product meets the requi rements of directive 93 42 EEC on medical devices and the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC on Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment The alert sign means that potential restrictions on its use are applicable in one or more EU Member States This symbol indicates that it is important that the user refers to associated warnings given in this user guide LX The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin indicates that these products shall not be treated as household waste Please hand over your old or unused product to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment or bring your old product to your hearing care professional for appropriate disposal By ensuring these products are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health Operating conditions These products have been designed for trouble free operation without restrictions when used as intended unless otherwise stated in this user guide Transportation and storage conditions Temperature should not exceed limits
34. zation rings over the acoustic openings of the microphone s cap Do not cover the antenna or the microphone s cap while speaking The microphone cap should only be opened for replacement purposes Please note that with inspiro you can adjust the volume of the iSense Micro Your hearing care professional must program your inspiro by selecting iSense Micro as FM receiver This can be done with FM SuccessWare 4 2 1 or later 73 Service and arranty Local Warranty Please ask the hearing care professional where you purchased your devices about the terms of the local warranty International Warranty Phonak offers you a one year limited international warranty valid starting from the date of purchase The limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the device itself but not accessories such as batteries The warranty only comes into force if a proof of purchase is shown The international warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods Warranty Limitation This warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or care exposure to chemicals or undue stress Damage caused by third parties or non authorized service centers renders the warranty null and void This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their office Serial number inspiro Serial number FM receiver
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search