Widex SCOLA FLEX, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User instructions SCOLA FM system SCOLA FLEX RECEIVER and SCOLA FLEX i RECEIVER ...

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Page 3: ...A FLEX universal three pin plug version 8 Connecting the SCOLA FLEX i integrated version 9 Operating the scola receiver 10 The mode switch 10 Changing the receiving channel 11 The scan button 12 Good advice 13 Care and maintenance 15 warnings 16 In case of malfunction 17 Terms and definitions explained 20 Warranty 24 Regulatory information 25 SYMBOLS 29 Settings 32 3 ...

Page 4: ... you will find detailed explana tions of functions and technical terms WARNING This booklet contains important information and instructions Read this booklet carefully before you start using the device Note Your SCOLA receiver and accessories may not look exactly as il lustrated in this booklet We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary The SCOLA FLEX i is the design...

Page 5: ...on is to receive sound signals from a SCOLA transmitter or other FM transmitters For Widex behind the ear hearing aids the shoe and receiver are assembled to form an integrated unit henceforth referred to as an FM shoe For use with oth er behind the ear hearing aid types the receiver only SCOLA FLEX can be provided with a universal three pin plug to fit an audio shoe The SCOLA FLEX i receiver is c...

Page 6: ...FLEX with universal three pin plug 1 or 2 units SCOLA FLEX i SCOLA FLEX i Design integrated receiver which can be connected to specific Widex hearing aids User instructions User instrUctions SCOLA FM SySteM SCOLA FLEX RECEIVER and SCOLA FLEX i RECEIVER ...

Page 7: ...selection of the receiving channel Right red left blue neutral transparent mark for correct posi tioning of receivers on the hearing aids if two hearing aids are used The serial number and CE mark are found on the side of the receiver Note We recommend that you make a note of the serial number at the back of this booklet 10 1 18 0 ...

Page 8: ...re available for Widex BTE hearing instruments in which the shoe and the SCOLA FLEX are an integrated unit In the manu al The FM shoes for the SCOLA system you can see how to connect SCOLA FLEX to various Widex hearing instruments Connecting SCOLA FLEX universal three pin plug version When SCOLA FLEX is used with hearing aids and shoes that require a universal three pin plug version con necting SC...

Page 9: ...ver the way to at tach it is in principle the same Connecting the SCOLA FLEX i integrated version After removing the cover plate slide the SCOLA FLEX i into position on the bottom of the hearing aid Slide the locking button upwards to lock the SCOLA FLEX i into place Open Locked We recommend that the SCOLA FLEX i remains on the hearing aid ...

Page 10: ...ound signal from the hearing aid can be heard position 1 The receiver is on Only the FM signal can be heard In some older hearing aid mod els the microphone will not be completely turned off which means that loud sounds can still be heard This setting is called FM position 2 The receiver is on Both the FM signal and the sound signal from the hearing aid are received This setting is called FM M ...

Page 11: ...r the SCOLA system The hearing care professional can program the mode switch so that it functions differently than described here This can then be noted at the back of this booklet Changing the receiving channel When the receiver is turned on the starting channel will be the channel last used unless programmed dif ferently ...

Page 12: ...s the scanning will not stop until all channels have been scanned i e it will return to the starting channel A long beep will then be heard The hearing care professional can change the channel scan button function so that it is no longer possible to operate the scan button The scan button setting can be noted at the back of these instructions The frequency and volume of the beep tone can also be a...

Page 13: ...e FM system and test the different settings in familiar surroundings inform other people that you use an FM system with your hearing aid so that they can understand why they should talk into the microphone and how the system works select the right settings for the SCOLA transmitter and receiver ...

Page 14: ...cher may also choose to set the receiver temporarily to another setting e g FM M irrespective of the physical position of the switch In this setting the receiver cannot be turned off Lectures If you want to listen to the teacher lecturer only choose setting 1 FM If you also want to listen to speech around you choose setting 2 FM M In a car In general we always suggest using the receiver with setti...

Page 15: ...ial precau tions which should be taken Remove any dirt from the receiver with a dry soft cloth Do not disassemble any of the SCOLA products or hearing aid as this will void the guarantee Do not use water alcohol or the like to clean the FM system Make sure that the microphone audio and power supply cords do not become tangled up Do not expose the receiver to cosmetics hair spray water cleaning sol...

Page 16: ...t 202 625 3333 Keep hearing aids and their parts accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply Discard used batteries carefully Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like Never pu...

Page 17: ...elow If there is no sound from the SCOLA FM system or the audio equipment or the sound is distorted it could be because The hearing aid the SCOLA receiver or SCOLA trans mitter is not set correctly Check that all the settings are correct for the desired use including that both the transmitter and receiver are on The FM shoe is not correctly attached Check that the shoe clicks correctly when you at...

Page 18: ... debris The receiver and transmitter are not set to the same channel Check that the channel number in the dis play of the SCOLA transmitter is the same as the re ceiving channel of the receiver by making a channel scan The hearing aid battery cannot supply both the hear ing aid and the receiver Replace the battery If there is noise in the hearing aid it could be because You are at or beyond the li...

Page 19: ...smitters are trans mitting on the same channel as your receiving channel To avoid this type of interference make sure that only one FM transmitter is transmitting on the receiv ing channel Try turning off your SCOLA transmitter If you hear another FM signal this is what is causing the noise There are several ways to avoid interference Turn on one FM transmitter only Find another available channel ...

Page 20: ...ld face in the direction of the transmitter Approval and CE marking The SCOLA receivers and the SCOLA transmitters are tested at an EU FCC accredited test laboratory The CE FCC marking and declaration of conformity docu ment that the products conform to the directives and technical requirements laid down in North America and the EU as well as associated countries The transmitters and receivers are...

Page 21: ...synchronization that is per formed from SCOLA TEACH and includes both the re ceiving channel and the temporary settings of the switch and scan button It allows the teacher or parent to lock the receiver mode switch in a specific setting e g FM M and or disable the scan button These tem porary settings will remain active until the hearing aid is switched off or the receiver is removed You can read ...

Page 22: ...from the transmitter it will automatically switch to hibernation mode reducing power consumption significantly The receiver wakes up automatically after a maximum period of 20 sec onds after a transmitting signal is received Interference Interference occurs when signals from two transmitters on the same frequency are mixed in the same receiver When the signals are equally strong the interference w...

Page 23: ... re duced to ten yard The position of the receiver also af fects the range Power drain on the hearing aid battery The receiver is powered by the hearing aid battery Please note that when it is turned on and receives sig nals from the transmitter battery power drain will in crease by approximately 100 compared to use with out FM Also note that if the hearing aid is provided with a low battery alarm...

Page 24: ...warranty of two years is provided The warranty cov ers any defects in manufacture or materials Defects arising from improper handling or repairs carried out by an unauthorized party are not covered by this war ranty ...

Page 25: ...x A S declares that this SCOLA FLEX and SCOLA FLEX i are in compliance with the essential re quirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity according to 1999 5 EC can be found at http www widex com doc ...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...mitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Widex could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada Statement Déclaration d industrie Canada This device complies with RSS Gen of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not...

Page 28: ...quip ment WEEE is not handled correctly Do not dispose of hearing aids hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste Hearing aids batteries and hearing aid accessories should be disposed of at sites intended for waste elec trical and electronic equipment or given to your hear ing care professional for safe disposal Proper dispos al helps to protect human health and the enviro...

Page 29: ...ate the date of manufacture may also be stated date of manufacture The date when the product was manufactured use by date The date after which the product is not to be used Batch code The product s batch code lot or batch identification catalog number The product s catalog item number Serial number The product s serial number Keep away from sunlight The product must be protected from light sources...

Page 30: ...ely exposed temperature limits The highest and lowest temperatures to which the prod uct can be safely exposed consult instructions for use The user instructions contain important cautionary infor mation warnings precautions and must be read before using the product caution warning Text marked with a caution warning symbol must be read before using the product weee mark not for general waste When ...

Page 31: ...lass 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states c tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market Interference Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product The six or seven digit number on the product is the serial num ber Serial numbers may not always be ...

Page 32: ...tings SCOLA FLEX SCOLA FLEX i Serial numbers Right Left Starting channel Mode switch check the selected setting Standard setting Changed setting to FM M Changed setting to FM Scan button Scan possible Yes No ...

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