Contents Welcome Description Preparation Replacing the battery Identifying left and right Audéo YES Inserting Audéo YES with xReceiver and dome into your ear Closed domes Inserting Audéo YES with Shell Operation Switching On/Off myPilot (optional) Fine tuning based on your personal preferences iCom (optional) EasyAudio and EasyBluetooth...
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Maintenance Microphone Protector Important points Warning Service and Warranty Phonak distributors worldwide...
Audéo YES 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 Audéo YES.
Description Audéo YES with xReceiver and dome Microphone inputs with Microphone Protector Battery compartment with On/Off switch xReceiver Unit Retention (optional) Dome...
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Audéo YES with xReceiver and SlimTip – See below Individual SlimTip Removal handle Audéo YES with xReceiver Shell for custom fit Microphone inputs with Microphone Protector Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch xReceiver Unit (sound output) xReceiver Shell...
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Description Protective case A special protective case is provided to securely store your Audéo YES instruments and batteries. Store your Audéo YES in their protective case when not in use and leave the battery compartment in the OFF position (as described on page 20) to allow any moisture to evaporate.
Preparation Replacing the battery Using the nail grip, open the battery compartment completely and remove the old battery. Remove the protective foil from the new battery. Wait for two minutes before inserting it.
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Preparation Insert the new battery with the “+” sign (flat side of the battery) in line with the correct battery orientation marked in the battery compartment and close it. Replacing the battery 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.
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The compartment may not close properly if the battery is upside down and the instrument will not work. When your Audéo YES is not in use, leave the battery compartment open to allow any moisture to evaporate. Low battery warning An acoustic signal gives you an early warning that the battery is approaching exhaustion.
Preparation Identifying left and right Audéo YES It is important to use the correct Audéo YES for each ear. Your hearing care professional 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.
Inserting Audéo YES with xReceiver and dome into your ear Open domes Place the Audéo YES over the top of your ear...
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Preparation Hold the xReceiver where it attaches to the dome gently push the dome into your ear canal. The dome should be placed far enough into the ear so that the wire of the xReceiver lies flush with your head...
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 .
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Preparation Correct position Wrong position Moving the fins...
Inserting Audéo YES with Shell Using the hand on the same side you wear your hearing system, grasp the shell between your thumb and index finger. Raise your hand to your ear making sure the canal end of the shell faces your ear. Tilt your hand slightly forward...
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Preparation Insert the canal end of the shell into your ear canal. Tug gently on your ear lobe and push the hearing system into the correct position...
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Now position the hearing system behind your ear. Be careful not to twist the tubing Check the placement of the shell by tracing the contour of the ear with your finger.
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 the instrument.
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Please be aware of that your hearing instrument takes 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 on your ear.
myPilot (optional) The myPilot command center is an optional accessory for Audéo YES hearing systems. It allows a convenient, user-friendly and discreet control of all the functions of your hearing system and additional benefits. ½ Volume control ½ Program selection ½...
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For optimum results, position your myPilot as shown in the drawing. Operating range max. 50 cm (20”) Do not use your myPilot in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices. ZoomControl This special hearing program allows you to choose from four directions in which to focus your hearing system (front, back, left or right).
myPilot (optional) 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 the Audéo YES hearing system to learn from your real life volume adjustments.
iCom (optional) iCom is an optional accessory available for Audéo YES hearing systems. Automatically or with the push of a single button, iCom connects your hearing system with the technology around you. Bluetooth connections iCom offers a simple way to connect your mobile phone via Bluetooth to your hearing system.
iCom (optional) EasyAudio and EasyBluetooth Your Audéo YES hearing system contains two special audio programs: EasyAudio and EasyBluetooth. These programs are automatically selected in your hearing system when an audio or Bluetooth signal is received from iCom. EasyAudio and EasyBluetooth ensure that you have the optimum program activated for streaming.
Maintenance Microphone Protector Important: The Microphone Protector is an exclusive Phonak system designed to protect the Audéo YES high- tech microphones from debris. The Microphone Protector can be replaced if needed. Your Audéo YES instruments should not be used without the Microphone Protector.
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Maintenance Important: Consult your Audéo YES specialist about changing the Microphone Protector if you experience any of the following: ½ Audéo YES sounds quieter than usual ½ There is a reduction in sound quality ½ Understanding in noise becomes more difficult ½...
Important points 1) Always use new batteries for your Audéo YES hearing system. You can return empty batteries to your hearing care professional. 2) When your hearing system is not in use, leave the battery compartment open to allow any moisture to evaporate.
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Maintenance 5) Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended. "C&C line" from Phonak is a complete set of cleansing products. Your hearing care professional will be glad to advise you. Never use household cleaning products (washing powder, soap, etc.) to clean your hearing system.
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The symbol with the crossed out disposal bin indicates that this hearing system shall not 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.
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.
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...
France Phonak France SA, 69500 Bron Germany Phonak GmbH, 70736 Fellbach- Oeffingen, EC Representative India Phonak India Pvt. Ltd., 100 034 New Delhi Italy Phonak Italia S.r.l., 20159 Milano Japan Phonak Japan Co., Ltd., Tokyo 101-0044 Jordan Phonak Middle East, 11181 Amman Mexico Phonak Mexicana, S.A.
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Phonak CIS Ltd., Moscow, 115114 Spain Phonak Ibérica S.A., 03008 Alicante Sweden Phonak AB, 117 43 Stockholm Switzerland Phonak AG, Phonak Schweiz, 8712 Stäfa Turkey Phonak Turkey A.S., 34357 Istanbul United Kingdom Phonak UK Limited Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1PP Phonak LLC, Warrenville, IL 60555-3927...
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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...
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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.
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The CE symbol is a confirmation by Phonak AG that Audéo YES products and accessories meet XXXX the requirements of directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices and the R&TTE 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.
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Transportation and Temperature should not exceed limits of storage conditions –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 the instrument. Australia & New Zealand Brazil China Japan...
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