Audeo User Manual
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1. 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 Italia S r l 20159 Milano Phonak Japan Co Ltd Tokyo 101 0044 Phonak Middle East 11181 Amman Phonak B V 3439 ME Nieuwegein Phonak New Zealand Ltd Takapuna Auckland 9 Phonak AS 0105 Oslo Phonak Polska Sp z o o 00 567 Warszawa Phonak Ib rica S A 03008 Alicante Phonak AB 117 43 Stockholm Phonak AG Phonak Schweiz 8712 Stafa Phonak UK Limited Warrington Cheshire WA1 1PP Phonak LLC Warrenville IL 60555 3927 Independent general agents Manufacturer A complete list of Phonak distributors is available at Phonak s Internet site www phonak com Please visit us or ask your Aud o specialist for information Phonak AG Laubisr tistrasse 28 CH 8712 St fa Switzerland 27 LE Safety notice Operating conditions The CE symbol is confirmation by Phonak AG that Aud o products and accessories meet the requirements of directive 93 42 EEC on medical devices This symbol indicates that Aud o products comply with requirements for a BF type applied part according to EN 60601 1 External devices may only be connected if they have been tested in accordance with corresponding IECXXXXX standards Only use accessories approved by Phonak AG Aud o has been designed for trouble free operation under all ordinary2. climatic conditions Transportation Temperature should not exceed limits of 20 60 and storage conditions 28 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 the instrument X ce ENENNE 0459 29 31 Your Aud o specialist panasal Sjubu v 9Y xeuoug s pue i2ziMS u pe3uud M v 0 007 00 LA C0 St00 620 www audeoworld com
3. AUDE personal communication assista User Guide PHONAK oa Contents Welcome Description Preparation Replacing the battery Identifying left and right Aud o Inserting Aud o with Fidelity Sound Port and Dome into your ear Operation Switching ON OFF Fine tuning Aud o Remote control optional Maintenance Microphone Protector Important points Warning Service and Warranty Phonak distributors worldwide Oo 10 14 14 15 16 20 20 22 24 25 26 Welcome Congratulations on choosing Aud o Personal Communication Assistant the most sophisticated communication device currently available It uses the latest advances in digital sound processing to automatically adjust to your listening needs Aud o Personal Communication Assistant provides the highest sound quality speech understanding and listening comfort in all your personal communication situations Its modern design is inconspicuous when worn and ensures optimal placement on the ear for best performance Aud o is a quality product developed by the Swiss company Phonak a world leader in communication technology innovation and reliability Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the features of your new Personal Communication Assistant With proper care Aud o will support your understanding for many years If you want additional information about Aud o please visit the Aud o website www audeoworld com Phonak your partner f
4. e mode dSZ reduces mainly background sounds Warning signals coming from behind and vehicles horns approaching from behind are partially or com pletely suppressed Service and Warranty Phonak offers you a comprehensive global warranty which becomes effective on the date of purchase Please ask your Aud o specialist 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 an Aud o specialist in his office This warranty applies to the Phonak products listed below Serial numbers Aud o right Aud o left Date of purchase 25 Phonak distributors worldwide Group companies Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Denmark France Germany Italy Japan Jordan Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom USA 26 detailed information on www phonak com Phonak Australasia Pty Ltd Baulkham Hills N S W 2153 Hansaton Akustische Ger te GmbH 5020 Salzburg Lapperre N V 1702 Groot Bijgaarden CAS Produtos M dicos Sao Paulo SP 04363 100 Phonak Canada Limited Mississauga Ontario L5S 1V9
5. hone Protector Important The Microphone Protector is an exclusive Phonak system designed to protect the Aud o high tech microphones from debris The Microphone Protector can be replaced if needed Your Aud o PCAs should not be used without the Microphone Protector Your Aud o specialist can tell you whether the Microphone Protector should be exchanged or not Important Consult your Aud o specialist about changing the Microphone Protector if you experience any of the following Aud o sounds quieter than usual There is a reduction in sound quality Understanding in noise becomes more difficult It becomes more difficult to determine the direction of sounds 21 22 Maintenance Important points 1 2 3 Always use new batteries as replacements You can return empty batteries to your Aud o specialist Protect your Personal Communication Assistants from excessive moisture and heat Always remove them before showering bathing or swimming Do not leave them near windows or in a car Avoid strong jolts and vibration Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended We recommend C amp C Line from Phonak to care for your Aud o Your Aud o specialist will gladly advise you Never use household cleaning products washing powder soap etc to clean your Personal Communication Assistants 4 Hair spray face creams and make up can damage Aud o Remove the instruments before appl
6. next time Self Learning cleverly ensures that your volume corrections in each environment contribute to a fully personalized volume setting To fully benefit from this Self Learning feature please ask your Aud o specialist to demonstrate to you the available remote controls for your Aud o PCAs Operation Remote control optional Remote controls from Phonak allow for discreet and convenient control of all the functions of your Aud o e Volume up e Volume down e Program changes if available If you wear two Aud o Personal Communication Assistants the remote control will simultaneously control both of them This ensures that their volume remains binaurally balanced Phonak offers a complete range of modern remote controls Ask your Aud o specialist 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 SoundPilot2 direct access to all functions of your Aud o Operation KeyPilot2 small easy and convenient a For best results with your KeyPilot or WatchPilot remote control use as shown For detailed information on the use of your remote control please refer to its user guide N Do not use your remote control in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices for instance on airplanes 20 Maintenance Microp
7. or good hearing Description Aud o with Fidelity Sound Port Microphone inputs with Microphone Protector Battery compartment with ON OFF switch Fidelity Sound Port Retention optional Dome OOo Q Protective case A special protective case is provided to securely store your Personal Communication Assistants PCAs and batteries Store your Aud o PCAs in their protective case when not in use and leave the battery compartment in the OFF position as described on page 14 to allow any moisture to evaporate Remove the batteries if you will not be using your PCAs for any length of time D Left Aud o 3 Spare batteries 2 Right Aud o Preparation Replacing the battery Using the nail grip open the battery compartment completely and remove the old battery Remove the a protective foil from the new battery Insert the new battery with the sign flat side of the battery in line with the marked on the battery compartment and close it Preparation Replacing the battery AN A Handle the battery compartment with care and do not use excessive force If there is any resistance when shutting the compartment ensure that the battery is inserted correctly The compartment may not close properly if the battery is upside down and the instrument will not work When your Aud o is not in use leave the battery compartment open to allow any moisture to evaporate We recommend you only u
8. se batteries which your Aud o specialist approves and sells Low battery warning An acoustic signal gives you an early warning that the battery is approaching exhaustion Usually you have at least 30 minutes to replace the battery With very high quality batteries this reserve may be much higher and Aud o will repeat the low battery warning approximately every 30 minutes Identifying left and right Aud o It is important to use the correct Aud o for each ear Your Aud o specialist can mark them for you with a color code placed in the battery compartment The color code is visible when the battery compartment is opened It will identify left and right instruments as follows blue red left Aud o right Aud o Preparation Inserting Aud o with Fidelity Sound Port and dome into your ear Open domes Place the Aud o over the top of your ear Hold the Fidelity Sound Port where it attaches to the dome 2 and gently push the dome into your ear canal The dome should be placed far enough into the ear so that the wire of the Fidelity Sound Port lies flush with your head 3 Preparation Closed domes The closed dome consists of two fins overlapping each other Before inserting the closed dome into the ear canal it is important to check the position of these fins The bigger fin must be positioned over the smaller fin see picture 4 If the position is incorrect you can easily adjus
9. t it With one finger just bend smoothly the bigger fin forwards and then back again so that it is overlapping the smaller one see picture 6 Make sure also that the slit of the closed dome is in a horizontal position on the tube unit as shown in picture 4 Your Fidelity Sound Port with closed dome is ready to be inserted into the ear refer to page 10 Correct position Wrong position Moving the fins Operation Switching ON OFF Switching OFF Using the nail grip slightly open the battery cover until it snaps into its OFF position Switching ON Close the battery compartment by pressing on the base of J the instrument Ww Your Aud o specialist may have delayed the start up of your Aud o Personal Communication Assistant 9 or 15 seconds once it is switched on in order to avoid any disturbance when placing it on your ear The start up is confirmed by an acoustic signal Fine tuning based on your personal preferences only available in Aud o IX Your Aud o specialist will adjust the settings of Aud o based on your personal needs In order to further customize Aud o to your preferences in your daily life Aud o IX is equipped with a Self Learning capability In every environment Aud o IX logs your personal volume changes This means that every time you change the volume of your Aud o this correction is taken into account when you are in a similar environ ment
10. ying cosmetics 5 If you experience any soreness or inflammation in or behind your ear contact your Aud o specialist 6 If Aud o fails to operate after you have correctly inserted new batteries contact your Aud o specialist for advice Please remember to also bring your remote control if you use one together with Aud o for service inquiry The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin indicates that this device shall not be treated as d household waste Please hand over your old or Wm unused device to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment or bring your old device to your Aud o specialist for appropriate disposal By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health 23 Warning IN Zinc Air batteries are toxic when swallowed 24 Keep them out of reach of children and pets If batteries are swallowed please seek the advice of a medical practitioner Use only Personal Communication Assistants that have been specially programmed for you by an Aud o specialist Other devices 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 PCAs We recommend that you remove them before undergoing X ray procedures and keep them outside the room Aud o in directional microphon
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