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Phonak Audéo User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide 0459...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the battery Identifying left and right Audéo Inserting Audéo with Fidelity Sound Port and Dome into your ear Operation Switching ON / OFF Fine tuning Audéo Remote control (optional) Maintenance Microphone Protector Important points Warning Service and Warranty Phonak distributors worldwide...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Audéo 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.

  • Page 4: Description

    Description Audéo with Fidelity Sound Port Microphone inputs with Microphone Protector Battery compartment with ON / OFF switch Fidelity Sound Port Retention (optional) Dome...
  • Page 5 Protective case A special protective case is provided to securely store your Personal Communication Assistants (PCAs) and batteries. Store your Audéo 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.

  • Page 6: Preparation

    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.
  • Page 7 Insert the new battery with the “+” sign (flat side of the battery) in line with the “+” marked on the battery compartment and close it.
  • Page 8 Preparation 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. The compartment may not close properly if the battery is upside down and the instrument will not work.

  • Page 9: Identifying Left And Right Audéo

    Identifying left and right Audéo It is important to use the correct Audéo for each ear. Your Audéo 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.

  • Page 10: Inserting Audéo With Fidelity Sound Port And Dome Into Your Ear

    Preparation Inserting Audéo with Fidelity Sound Port and dome into your ear Open domes Place the Audéo over the top of your ear...
  • Page 11 Hold the Fidelity Sound Port where it attaches to the dome 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...
  • Page 12 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 .
  • Page 13 Correct position Wrong position Moving the fins...

  • Page 14: Operation

    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. Your Audéo specialist may have delayed the start-up of your Audéo Personal Communication Assistant (9 or 15 seconds once it is switched on), in order to avoid any disturbance when placing it on your ear.

  • Page 15: Fine Tuning Audéo

    Fine tuning based on your personal preferences (only available in Audéo IX) Your Audéo specialist will adjust the settings of Audéo based on your personal needs. In order to further customize Audéo to your preferences in your daily life, Audéo IX is equipped with a Self Learning capability. In every environment, Audéo IX logs your personal volume changes.

  • Page 16: Remote Control (Optional)

    Operation Remote control (Only available in Audéo V, IX) Remote controls from Phonak allow for discreet and convenient control of all the functions of your Audéo: • Volume up • Volume down • Program changes (if available) If you wear two Audéo Personal Communication Assistants, the remote control will simultaneously control both of them.
  • Page 17 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 Audéo.
  • Page 18 Operation KeyPilot2: small, easy and convenient. For best results with your KeyPilot or WatchPilot remote control, use as shown.
  • Page 19 For detailed information on the use of your remote control, please refer to its user guide. Do not use your remote control in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices, for instance on airplanes.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance Microphone Protector Important: The Microphone Protector is an exclusive Phonak system designed to protect the Audéo high tech microphones from debris. The Microphone Protector can be replaced if needed. Your Audéo PCAs should not be used without the Microphone Protector.
  • Page 21 Important: Consult your Audéo specialist about changing the Microphone Protector if you experience any of the following: • Audéo 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.

  • Page 22: Important Points

    3) Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended. We recommend “C&C Line” from Phonak to care for your Audéo. Your Audéo specialist will gladly advise you. Never use household cleaning products (washing powder, soap, etc.) to clean your Personal...
  • Page 23 4) Hair spray, face creams and make-up can damage Audéo. Remove the instruments before applying cosmetics. 5) If you experience any soreness or inflammation in or behind your ear, contact your Audéo specialist. 6) If Audéo fails to operate after you have correctly inserted new batteries, contact your Audéo specialist for advice.

  • Page 24: Warning

    Warning In very rare cases, the dome can remain in the ear canal when removing the external receiver unit from the ear. In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canal, it is strongly recommended to see a medical specialist for safe removal. Zinc-Air batteries are toxic when swallowed! Keep them out of reach of children and pets.
  • Page 25 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. Audéo in directional microphone mode (dSZ) reduces mainly background sounds. Warning signals coming from behind and vehicles’...

  • Page 26: Service And Warranty

    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 Audéo specialist in his office. This warranty applies to the Phonak products listed below: Serial numbers: Audéo – right: Audéo –...

  • Page 28: Phonak Distributors Worldwide

    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.
  • Page 29 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...
  • Page 30 The CE symbol is a confirmation by Phonak AG that Audéo products and accessories meet the XXXX 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.
  • Page 31 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. 0459...
  • Page 32 Your Audéo specialist www.audeoworld.com...

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