User Manual Versáta Custom
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1. Phonak offers a wide range of different FM transmitters SmartLink flexible multifunctional transmitter with Bluetooth ZoomLink convenient transmitter with three microphone settings EasyLink the easy to use transmitter inspiro the transmitter for a range of educational applications 35 36 Important points 1 2 3 4 5 Always use new batteries with your Versata hearing systems You can return empty batteries to your hearing care professional When your hearing system is not in use leave the battery compartment open to allow any moisture to evaporate If you will not be using your hearing systems for a long period of time store them in their protective case Remove the batteries and leave the battery compartments open Make sure your hearing systems are completely dry before closing the case Protect your hearing systems from excessive moisture and heat Always remove your hearing systems before showering bathing or swimming Do not leave instruments near windows or in a car Avoid strong jolts and vibration Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended C amp C line from Phonak is a complete set of cleaning products Your hearing care professional will be glad to advise you Never use household cleaning products washing powder soap etc to clean your hearing systems 6 Hair spray face creams and make up can damage hearing systems Remove them before applyi2. Vers ta Vers ta Custom Products User Guide f A o E va Welcome Description Preparation Replacing the battery Identifying left and right hearing systems Inserting your hearing system in your ear Removing your hearing system from your ear Fine tuning based on your personal preferences Operation Switching ON OFF Controlling the volume optional Hearing programs Synchronized manual control Telecoil optional EasyPhone optional 8 12 13 14 16 17 19 20 22 22 23 Wireless accessories optional myPilot iCom iView Remote control optional for products with T coil FM communication optional MyLink Multi frequency FM transmitter Maintenance Important points SmartGuard optional Warning Service and Warranty Phonak distributors worldwide 26 26 29 31 32 34 34 35 36 38 40 41 44 Your new Vers ta hearing system uses the very latest advances in digital wireless hearing technology Vers ta offers you automatic functions providing the highest sound quality speech understanding and listening comfort in most of your hearing situations High tech has turned highly sophisticated hearing systems into convenient devices that are easy to use Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the features of your new hearing system Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions Versata is a quality product developed by the Swiss company Phon
3. contain two special audio programs EasyAudio and EasyBluetooth These programs are automatically selected in your hearing systems when an audio or Bluetooth signal is received from iCom EasyAudio and EasyBluetooth ensure that you have the optimum program for audio and mobile phone use An acoustic signal in your Vers ta hearing instrument confirms the switch to both Easy programs Please refer to the iCom user guide to get more information on the numerous applications iCom provides iView iView the status viewer is an optional accessory for parents with small children and also for teachers or caregivers Just by the press of a button iView shows the status of the hearing instrument s battery the current hearing program and volume settings displayed on a large screen For detailed information on the use of iView please refer to its user guide or ask your hearing care professional PHONAK ee 11 0810H 0810H 1234 1235 iView 5 Do not use your iView in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices 31 Phonak offers a comprehensive range of modern remote controls Ask your hearing care professional to demonstrate them to you Choose the model that is most convenient for your lifestyle and your taste WatchPilot2 Exclusive and modern available for women and men with sporty rubber band or elegant metal band PHONAK KeyPilot2 Small easy and convenient For best results w
4. Petite models with a removal handle Grasp the handle between your thumb and index finger and gently pull the hearing system upwards out of your ear m Versata or Vers ta Petite models without a removal handle Put your thumb behind your lobe just below the hard cartilage and gently press your ear upward to push the hearing system out of the canal In order to help it along make chewing movements with your jaw Grasp the protruding hearing system and remove it Fine tuning based on your personal preferences The fitting process has limited capabilities of reproducing the full spectrum of your personal sound environments This limitation is overcome by the ability of Vers ta hearing systems to learn from your real life volume adjustments Versata offers a unique functionality called Self Learning In every environment it logs your personal volume changes within the hearing instrument This means that every time you change the volume of your hearing system this correction is taken into account to apply your preferred volume automatically when you are in a similar environment next time Self Learning cleverly ensures that your volume corrections in any environment contribute to a fully personalized volume setting Operation Switching ON OFF Switching ON c The hearing system is switched ON when the battery compartment is closed Your hearing systems are automatically set at your preferred volume and in your de
5. Program selection Automatic mode selection Clock and Alarm myPilot Battery status Read out of hearing instrument volume program and battery status For detailed information on the use of your myPilot please refer to its user guide or ask your hearing care professional myPilot available in two stylish colors high tech gray or white 13 59 AM PHONAK 12 59 AM J 27 1 Wireless accessories optional For optimum results position your myPilot as shown in the drawing d m E E E B MES Operating range S ueniet max 50 cm 20 j id N s F a k Do not use your myPilot in locations where Cy it is forbidden to use electronic devices 28 iCom iCom is an optional accessory available for Versata instruments except Versata Petite With the push of a single button iCom connects your hearing system with the technology around you mobile phones audio equipment FM etc Bluetooth connections iCom offers a simple way to connect your mobile phone via Bluetooth to your hearing system iCom is also capable of transmitting a stereo audio signal from any Bluetooth enabled device built in or via an adapter such as MP3 players laptop computers and televisions 29 30 FM compatibility iCom also offers FM accessibility when a Phonak FM receiver is connected refer to picture below EasyAudio and EasyBluetooth Your Vers ta hearing systems
6. ak a world leader in hearing technology innovation and reliability With proper care and usage your hearing system will support your hearing and communication needs for many years For further information please visit the Phonak website www phonak com Phonak life is on Description Vers ta CIC MC Petite Vers ta CIC MC P Petite Battery size 10 Versata ITC HS Versata ITC HS Petite Battery size 312 Vers ta FS Vers ta FS P Battery size 13 Protected microphone inlet two on models with directional technology Battery compartment with ON OFF switch Program switch optional Volume control optional Receiver sound outlet and wax protection system Custom made shell Removal handle Versata CIC MC Petite models Vent OGO E88 O Preparation Replacing the battery Use a battery size 10 312 13 for all Versata custom products Hold the hearing system with the battery compartment upwards and open it Do not try to open the compartment further than shown in the drawing Remove the old battery Remove the protective foil from the new battery Insert the new battery Please ensure that the sign on the battery flat side is on the same side as the sign on the battery compartment Preparation Gently shut the battery compartment until you feel it click into place j o Handle the battery compartment gently and do not use excessive force C If there is
7. any resistance when closing the compartment ensure that the battery is correctly inserted The compartment will not close if the battery is inserted upside down When your hearing system is not in use leave the battery compartments open to allow any moisture to evaporate Low battery warning An acoustic signal gives you an early warning that the battery is approaching exhaustion You have approximately 30 minutes to replace the battery after hearing the signal This reserve may be higher and the hearing system will repeat the low battery warning approximately every 30 minutes Please note that the battery consumption increases with regular use of the myPilot command center the iCom communication interface or remote controls such as KeyPilot2 or WatchPilot2 Identifying left and right hearing instruments Before insertion please ensure that you are using the proper left and right hearing systems Your hearing systems are identified as follows blue left red right Inserting your hearing system in your ear Grasp the hearing system between the thumb and index finger using the hand on the same side you wear your hearing system Insert the canal end into the ear canal Tug gently on your ear lobe and push the hearing system into the correct position Removing your hearing system from your ear If possible select the mute mode see page 21 before removing your hearing system to avoid whistling m Versata CIC MC
8. d if they have been tested in accordance with corresponding IECXXXXX standards Only use accessories approved by Phonak AG The product has been designed for trouble free operation without restrictions when used as intended unless otherwise stated in this user guide Transportation and Temperature should not exceed limits of storage conditions 20 60 Celsius at a relative air humidity 72999 La s Oy ANANSL CMII ID Er mic of 65 for extended periods during transportation and storage Air pressure between 500 and 1100 hPa is not detrimental to the instrument Australia amp New Zealand Brazil China Japan South Korea 7 CE o 2 4 0459 ETET 0682 47 Parsasad S YHU Je Dy JLUOYd o pueuaziMs U pa3uud MM V 60 800Z 00 LA Z0 L800 6Z0 www phonak com
9. elecoil can be used with hearing system compatible phones or via inductive loop systems present in some school settings theaters churches etc Ask your hearing care professional to print out the complete description of your individual hearing programs and how to access them with your myPilot command center the program switch or a remote control EasyPhone optional The EasyPhone function enables your Vers ta hearing system to automatically select your telephone program when the telephone handset Is held close to your ear An acoustic signal confirms the switch It automatically returns to the previous hearing program when the telephone handset is removed from your ear Some telephones produce a magnetic field strong enough to activate your EasyPhone function Other types of telephones require an additional magnet fixed on the receiver to activate this function Fixing the EasyPhone magnet Clean the telephone handset thoroughly Hold the telephone handset nearly vertically similar to making a telephone call Hold the magnet near to the listening end of your telephone handset and release it The magnet will X automatically flip to the correct AN side 23 Operation If you hold the telephone receiver in your right hand when making telephone calls position the magnet in the upper right half of the receiver If you hold the telephone receiver in your left hand when making telephone calls pos
10. ept for Petite models including the models without manual volume control m You can control all models including Petite models with an optional remote control such as the KeyPilot2 or WatchPilot2 Hearing programs Automatic program creation Vers ta is able to recognize different hearing environments and automatically create a hearing program appropriate for each situation Program switch optional The program switch allows toggling between the Automatic Mode the Mute Mode and individual hearing programs A short melody confirms the selection of the Automatic Mode Additional program selection Upon request your hearing care professional can program for you additional individual hearing programs dedicated to specific hearing situations Additional programs are available via the myPilot command center see page 26 the optional program switch or other remote controls such as WatchPilot2 or KeyPilot2 see page 32 21 22 Synchronized manual control not available for Vers ta Petite instruments An automatic synchronisation for volume adjustments and program selection called QuickSync is integrated in your hearing systems Users wearing two hearing instruments just have to activate the functionality on one instrument the other instrument will be adjusted automatically Telecoil optional Your hearing care professional may have activated a Telecoil in your hearing systems The programs with T
11. er left Date of purchase 41 Notice 1 This instrument Is certified under FC FCC ID KWC WHSITE IC 2262A WHS 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 Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Phonak may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment Notice 2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 42 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 m Reo
12. fault hearing program Switching OFF To switch the hearing system OFF open the battery compartment Delayed activation Please be aware of that your hearing instrument may take several seconds to boot up Your hearing care professional may have activated a further delayed activation timer This function delays the activation of the hearing system for 9 or 15 seconds after the battery door is closed in order to avoid any disturbance while placing it into your ear An acoustic signal confirms when your hearing system is switched on Note The mute mode may be used like an ON OFF function activated manually via the myPilot command center or via a Phonak remote control allowing you to switch your hearing system OFF for a short period of time i e while inserting or removing the instrument short breaks etc Please be aware that the mute mode still consumes some energy from the battery Controlling the volume optional left ear right ear forwards forwards backwards backwards Preset volume Automatically set when hearing system is switched ON To increase volume Turn the volume control forwards To reduce volume Turn the volume control backwards 20 Note m A single beep indicates the preset volume setting A double beep indicates that you have reached the limit of your volume control range m The myPilot command center see page 26 can also control the volume of all Vers ta models exc
13. ith your KeyPilot2 or WatchPilot2 remote control refer to photo For detailed information on the use of your remote control please refer to its user guide Your hearing care professional can also print an individual description of your hearing programs for you Do not use your remote control in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices 33 34 e 4 f 14 Y 4 iV fi x YYYYYY11Y1Y11l o ATA Y YO MNTIANY V L CTT ET IIL AL TOOT LIE dC 0f lHdlli L UIII CALI J CIC Cil J FM communication Is an option available for custom hearing instruments that are equipped with a Telecoil or with an iCom and a Phonak FM receiver When noise distance or reverberation is a problem FM systems greatly improve communication A wireless FM communication system consists of a transmitter and a receiver The transmitter is placed near or directly connected to the sound source e g TV or radio It transmits the signal via radio to the receiver attached to an iCom or to a MyLink receiver For more information about the use of your FM receivers or transmitters please refer to the appropriate user guide or ask your hearing care professional MyLink optional As an alternative to iCom with an FM receiver MyLink is a small and appealing FM receiver that is compatible with hearing systems with a Telecoil MyLink picks up the FM signal and relays it to the hearing instrument Multi freguency FM transmitter
14. ition the magnet in the upper left half of the receiver Use the double sided adhesive tape to stick the magnet to the location described above Do not cover the sound openings of your handset 24 Use of EasyPhone Use the telephone in a normal manner An acoustic signal indicates the activation of the EasyPhone program At the beginning you may need to move the handset slightly to find the optimum position for a reliable switch and comfortable hearing If necessary move the magnet to another position on the handset to increase your comfort of use Keep magnets out of reach of children and pets If a magnet is swallowed please seek the advice of a medical practitioner The magnet used to strengthen the magnetic field of your phone may affect some medical devices or electronic systems Always keep the magnet or the telephone equipped with the magnet at least 30 cm 12 away from pacemakers credit cards floppy disks or other magnetically sensitive devices High distortion during dialing or phoning may mean that the phone receiver is stressed by the magnet To avoid any damage please move the magnet to another place on the telephone receiver 25 26 myPilot The myPilot command center is an optional accessory for Versata instruments except Versata Petite It allows convenient user friendly and discrete control of all the functions of your hearing system and additional benefits Volume Control
15. lease seek the advice of a medical practitioner Use only hearing systems that have been specially programmed for you by a hearing care professional Other instruments may be ineffective and may in certain cases even damage your hearing X ray radiation e g CT scans MRI scans may adversely affect the correct functioning of your hearing system We recommend that you remove them before undergoing X ray procedures and keep them outside the room Hearing systems in directional microphone mode reduce mainly background sounds Warning signals coming from behind and vehicles horns approaching from behind are partially or completely suppressed Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Phonak are not allowed 40 Phonak offers you a comprehensive global warranty which becomes effective on the date of purchase Please ask your hearing care professional about the details and duration This warranty covers any repairs due to defects in material and or workmanship The warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or care exposure to chemicals immersion in water or undue stress Damage caused by third parties or non authorized service centers renders the Phonak warranty null and void This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their office This warranty applies to the Phonak products listed below Serial number right Serial numb
16. ng cosmetics 7 If you experience any soreness or inflammation in your ear contact your hearing care professional 8 If your hearing system is performing weakly or fails to operate clean or replace the wax guard system If your hearing system fails to operate after you have correctly cleaned or replaced your wax protection system and inserted new batteries contact your hearing care professional for advice Please remember to bring your accessories e g myPilot iCom or remote control together with your hearing system s for service enquiries sd The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin 2 indicates that this hearing system shall not EET be treated as household waste Please hand over your old or unused hearing system to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment or bring it to your hearing care professional for appropriate disposal By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health 37 Maintenance SmartGuard optional SmartGuard is a unigue wax protection system developed by Phonak The unigue membrane design completely protects your hearing system from wax and moisture Please ask your hearing care professional for further information 38 39 C3 Hearing systems batteries are toxic when swallowed Keep them out of reach of children and pets If batteries are swallowed p
17. rient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 43 Group companies Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Denmark France Germany India Italy Japan Jordan Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal 44 detailed information on www phonak com Phonak Australasia Pty Ltd Baulkham Hills N S W 2153 Hansaton Akustische Ger te GmbH 5020 Salzburg Ets Lapperre B H A C NV B 1702 Groot Bijgaarden Phonak Belgium NV B 1700 Dilbeek CAS Produtos M dicos S o Paulo SP 04363 100 Phonak Canada Limited Mississauga Ontario L5W OB3 Phonak Shanghai Co Ltd Shanghai City 200233 Phonak Danmark A S Nitivej 10 2000 Frederiksberg Phonak France SA 69500 Bron Phonak GmbH 70736 Fellbach Oeffingen EC Representative Phonak India Pvt Ltd 100 034 New Delhi Phonak Italia S r l 20159 Milano Phonak Japan Co Ltd Tokyo 101 0044 Phonak Middle East 11181 Amman Phonak Mexicana S A de C V 03920 M xico D F MEXICO Phonak B V 3439 ME Nieuwegein Phonak New Zealand Ltd Takapuna Auckland 9 Phonak AS 0105 Oslo Phonak Polska SP Z 0 0 00 567 Warszawa Phonak Ib rica S A 03008 Alicante Spain Russian Federation Spain Sweden Switzerland Tu
18. rkey United Kingdom USA Independent general distributors Manufacturer Phonak CIS Ltd Moscow 115114 Phonak Ib rica S A 03008 Alicante Phonak AB 117 43 Stockholm Phonak AG Phonak Schweiz 8712 St fa Phonak Turkey A S 34357 Istanbul Phonak UK Limited Warrington Cheshire WA1 1PP Phonak LLC Warrenville IL 60555 3927 A complete list of Phonak distributors is available at Phonak s Internet site www phonak com Please visit us or ask your hearing care professional for information Phonak AG Laubisr tistrasse 28 CH 8712 Stafa Switzerland 45 CED XXXX X Safety notice Operating conditions 46 The CE symbol is a confirmation by Phonak AG that Vers ta products and accessories meet the requirements of directive 93 42 EEC on medical devices and the R amp ITE Directive 1999 5 EC on Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment The numbers after the CE symbol are the numbers of consulted certified bodies under the above mentioned directives The alert sign means that potential restrictions on its use are applicable in one or more EU Member States This symbol indicates that Vers ta products comply with requirements for a BF type applied part according to EN 60601 1 The surface of the hearing system is specified as applied part type BF This symbol indicates that it is important that the user refers to associated warnings given in this user guide External devices may only be connecte
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