Phonic Ear LEXIS, User Manual

Page 1: ...user guide 2163 Lexis User Guide final 1 22 03 4 20 PM Page 2...

Page 2: ...rophone features 4 6 receiver features 7 about channels 8 connecting receiver 9 professional fitting 10 suggested uses for LEXIS system 11 suggested settings for receiver 12 suggested settings for mic...

Page 3: ...ate in situations that might otherwise be uncomfortable You ll notice improved speech understanding in almost any environment even in the presence of noise or reverberation or at a distance from the s...

Page 4: ...ut cables Microphone transmitter Receiver module s Extra color pin locks Microphone charger NiMH rechargeable batteries NOTE batteries need to be charged for hours before they are ready to use in the...

Page 5: ...g aid contact manufacturer for compatibility information Audio shoe Must be compatible with your hearing aid Note Some versions of Lexis include the audio shoe as a component of the receiver 2163 Lexi...

Page 6: ...rophone features top On off mode switch Microphone grille External antenna jack Auxilliary audio input jack Charge jack Superfocus mode Focus mode Omni mode 2163 Lexis User Guide final 1 22 03 4 20 PM...

Page 7: ...5 microphone features bottom Battery chamber stand Channel button Pocket clip HI LO level button Battery status channel display 2163 Lexis User Guide final 1 22 03 4 21 PM Page 9...

Page 8: ...channel number when in low sensitivity mode Display alternates between channel number and HI when set to boom mic high sensitivity level Use Omni mode See 10 to use the boom mic Focus and Superfocus...

Page 9: ...ver features Direct audio input pins FM gain control professional use only Pin orientation lock blue pin right ear red pin left ear Channel label Mode switch 2163 Lexis User Guide final 1 22 03 4 21 P...

Page 10: ...nterference If you are travelling internationally be aware that your channel may not be approved for use in all countries Contact your manufac turer for a list of channels approved around the world Pu...

Page 11: ...d Audio shoe required see 1 Important Back of Lexis must face same direction as back of hearing aid Note large pin 1 Pull out lock 3 Push in lock 2 Rotate pins to align with audio shoe holes If pins d...

Page 12: ...gain control that allows your hearing care profes sional to change the FM signal relationship to the environmental sounds This creates the optimal signal to noise ratio which improves your ability to...

Page 13: ...uggested ways to use your Lexis system The possibilities are limitless but here are some common uses classrooms meetings parties television car household 2163 Lexis User Guide final 1 22 03 4 21 PM Pa...

Page 14: ...e are suggested starting points with experience you can quickly change the settings to suit your preferences If distance or noise level is Use High Lexis only Med Low Lexis HA None HA only 12 2163 Lex...

Page 15: ...you can quickly change the settings to suit your preferences If distance or noise level is Use High Superfocus Medium Focus Low Omni None Off NOTE After turning on your microphone you may notice a sma...

Page 16: ...work to restaurants and parties you will find that your listening environment changes dramatically You can use your versatile Lexis microphone to improve understanding in practically any of these env...

Page 17: ...Restaurants around a friend or teacher s neck Superfocus mode recommended Ideal for Lectures Sports Parent partner communication NOTE These user modes may require the external antenna for optimum per...

Page 18: ...ectures Sports Parent partner communication clipped to a friend or teacher s pocket Superfocus mode recommended Ideal for Lectures Sports Parent partner communication NOTE These user modes may require...

Page 19: ...TV stereo other devices 2 Plug in cable 1 Mic must be at LO level if it has previously been set to HI level for boom mic use reset by switching to Omni mode and pushing the HI LO button NOTE You can...

Page 20: ...e It is recommended that you use the TV Audio Out jacks on the back of most TVs If you use the Headphone jack the TV speaker will turn off Switch to Omni mode to mix in environ mental sounds focus mod...

Page 21: ...on and off to give an audio indication of low battery Indicator level drops as battery drains your receiver has no battery Your Lexis receiver draws a small amount of power from the battery inside you...

Page 22: ...ash when fully charged Typical charge time Never recharge alkaline batteries 2 Plug in 3 Plug in Bars scroll while charging Never recharge alkaline batteries charging in progress 20 2163 Lexis User Gu...

Page 23: ...al short sleeve rechargeable batteries from your dealer Only these batteries can be recharged inside your microphone Standard rechargeable NiMH batteries These will not recharge inside your micro phon...

Page 24: ...sitive and negative ends of AAA batteries may appear similar Use care to orient them properly Squeeze and lift cover removing batteries replacing batteries 22 2163 Lexis User Guide final 1 22 03 4 22...

Page 25: ...y 2 Push in new lock 23 14 extending microphone transmission range For best range antenna should point away from mic Internal antenna range is up to 5m 15ft To extend range up to 30m 100ft add an exte...

Page 26: ...exis units in water or other liquids some electronic devices microwave ovens for example can interfere with your Lexis signal avoid clothing or hand noise on microphone supervise small children to avo...

Page 27: ...nd check battery contacts Check for improperly fitting or clogged earmolds or excess ear wax Turn down FM gain control consult your hearing care professional no sound at all Check the hearing aid in i...

Page 28: ...nter for help Omni mode does not work Check the LCD panel if the panel is flashing HI then your microphone is set to HI or boom mic level Switch to Omni mode and push the HI LO biutton to reset the mi...

Page 29: ...teries Instruments connected installed used or adjusted in a manner contrary to the instructions provided by the manufacturer Consequential damages and damages resulting from delay or loss of this ins...

Page 30: ...w enforcement tracking services under agreement with a law enforcement agency or automated mar itime telecommunications system AMTS network control communications Two way voice communications and all...

Page 31: ...of the party performing the modification Part 95 This transmitter is 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 U...

Page 32: ...00 208 10 Greece 173 40 173 99 Ireland From 173 7 To 175 1 Italy 173 99 174 12 174 415 174 77 175 70 176 00 181 21 Luxembourg 173 40 Netherlands 207 85 208 00 208 10 Norway 173 8125 173 9625 Portugal...

Page 33: ...Date of purchase My hearing care professional My serial number My channel number 2002 Phonic Ear Inc 101 Rev A 2163 0203 2163 Lexis User Guide final 1 22 03 4 20 PM Page 1...