DesCriPtion of DeviCe the tV-DeX comprises a tV-controller (1) and a tV-Base (2) . 1 . tv-Controller 2 . tv-Base if you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care professional .
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. Please read this booklet carefully bef ore you start using the de- vice . intended use the tV-DeX is a wireless device intended for listening directly to the tV or other audio sources .
tv-Base on the back of the base you will find the following inputs: 1 . Power 2 . tv 3 . audio on the underside of the base there is a switch with a choice of two settings:...
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1.HEARING AID 2.HEARING AIDS 1 . monaural/binaural switch the setting chosen by your hearing care professional depends on whether you use a hearing aid in only one ear (monaural) or in both ears (binaural) .
light-emitting DioDes there are two light-emitting diodes (LeDs) on the controller . 1 . Constant green light: transmission 2 . Changing from green to red: transmission off 3 . Constant red light: room off active 4 . flashing red and green light: Battery charging...
getting starteD You can skip steps 5+6 if you only wish to transmit from the tV, and steps 3+4 if you only wish to transmit from an audio source . Connecting the units: connect the mini-UsB power supply unit to the base . (the supply unit is available in four versions .
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3a . connect the jack to phono cable to the base . 4a . Plug the two phono connectors at the other end of the cable into AUDio oUt on the tV . Please refer to the user guide for your tV for further details .
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if the tV has no AUDio oUt, a scArt adaptor should be used: 3b . connect the phono connectors to the two terminals on the included scArt adaptor (red to red and white to white) . 4b . Plug the scArt adaptor into the tV´s scArt socket .
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audio: Plug the jack to jack cable into the audio input on the base . connect the other end to the audio source (e . g . a stereo system) . POWER TV AUDIO...
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Place the controller in the base and allow it to charge for eight hours (the first time) .
When using more than one tv-base if you only have one base, this base is automatically selected the first time you charge the controller in the base . if you have more than one base, you can change between these by placing the con- troller in the base you wish to use for approx .
transmission With either tv or audio connected • Press the transmission on/off key on the controller once to start transmitting from the connected source . An acoustic sig- nal will sound in your hearing aids, and the transmission LeD will turn green . •...
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• Press the key a third time to stop transmission . the hearing aids will enter the Master program, as indicated by a voice message or beep tones . the green LeD will change briefly to red and then off .
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if you carry your controller around with you and move outside the operating range, transmission will be interrupted and your hear- ing aids will switch to the Master program . the LeD will flash at slow intervals to indicate that transmission has been interrupted . the change will be indicated by a voice message .
adjusting the volume Press the volume up key to raise the volume of the transmitted tV or audio sound . Press the volume down key to lower the volume . DoWn mute You can mute the transmitted tV or audio sound on the tV or audio source .
room off if you wish to turn the hearing aid microphones off during transmission, so that you only hear the transmitted sound, press the room on/off key once . to turn the microphones back on, press again . An acoustic indicator will sound in your hearing aids, and the red LeD will turn off .
. When the battery runs low, transmission is interrupted . to recharge the battery, place the controller in the base for approximately 4 hours . You can also recharge the battery using an appropriate UsB power supply supplied by Widex .
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Warning Do not attempt to change the battery . contact your hearing care pro- fessional .
Caring for yoUr tv-DeX the device is a valuable object and should be treated with care . Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your device: Warning • Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures or high humidity .
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CaUtion • clean the device with a soft cloth . never clean it with acids, alcohol, strong detergents or other liquids . • Avoid dropping the device • it is not recommended to keep your mobile phone/PDA within close proximity of the device e . g . same pocket . •...
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Warning • Do not carry your device with you during X-rays, mris and other scans or radiation treatments and never place your device in a microwave oven . these are some of the types of radiation that can damage your device . •...
Warnings Warning • Keep the tV-DeX and its parts and accessories out of reach of chil- dren and anyone else who might swallow parts of the device, or oth- erwise cause injury to themselves with these items . in case of inges- tion, contact a physician immediately .
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CaUtion • Although your device has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility standards, the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment, such as medical devices .
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Warning interference with active implants • in order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recom- mended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pacemakers regard- ing use of mobile phones: • if you wear an active implantable device keep the Wireless Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Accessories such as wireless devices or com- municators at least 15 cm away from the implant .
. Widex strongly recommends that you always use a power sup- ply that is delivered by your Widex Distributor to ensure safe and efficient use of your tV-DeX .
troUBleshooting Problem Potential cause solution Your tV-control- the battery is charge the battery ler does not work exhausted Base has not been Place the tV-controller in selected the tV-Base for at least 5 seconds the green diode the jack plug for tv or connect the jack plug as on the tV-con- audio connection is...
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Problem Potential cause solution no transmitted tV/audio source is not switch tV/audio source on sound even if the switched on green diode is sound source and tV- connect the sound source turned on Base are not properly and tV-Base as shown on connected pages 14, 16, 16 transmission...
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Problem Potential cause solution Volume of trans- tV-Base is not con- connect the tV-Base to mitted sound nected to the correct the correct tV/audio out- changes when output put . Please refer to the you adjust the user instructions for the volume of the tV/audio source .
Directive 1999/5/eC Hereby, Widex A/s declares that the tV-controller and tV-Base are in compliance with the essential requirements and other rele- vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ec . A copy of the Declaration of conformity according to 1999/5/ec can be found at:...
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federal Communications Commission and industry Canada statement Fcc iD: ttY-tVB Fcc iD: ttY-tVc ic: 5676B-tVB ic: 5676B-tVc this device complies with part 15 of the Fcc rules and with rss-210 of industry canada . operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation .
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3 . changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment .
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electrical and electronic equipment (eee) contains materials, components and substances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and elec- tronic equipment (Weee) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and bat- teries with ordinary household waste .
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Widex a/s in medical device labelling (labels/ifU/etc .) symbol title/Description manufacturer the product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol . if appropriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated .
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symbol title/Description Catalogue number the product’s catalogue (item) number . serial number the product’s serial number . * keep away from sunlight the product must be protected from light sources and/or the product must be kept away from heat keep dry the product must be protected from moisture and/or the product must be kept away from rain lower limit of temperature...
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symbol title/Description Upper limit of temperature the highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed . temperature limits the highest and lowest temperatures to which the product 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 .
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symbol title/Description Weee mark “not for general waste” When the product is to be discarded, it must be sent to a designated collection point for recycling and recovery . Ce mark the product is in conformity with the requirements set out in european ce marking directives .
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symbol title/Description interference electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product . *the six- or seven-digit number on the product is the serial number . se- rial numbers may not always be preceded by...