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Widex SCOLA User Instructions

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SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM
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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM SCOLA TALK TRANSMITTER...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE SCOLA TALK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION We hope you will be pleased with your SCOLA product. SCOLA provides hearing aid users with additional op- portunities in difficult listening situations. WARNING This booklet contains important information and instructions . Read this booklet carefully before you start using the device .

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED To benefit fully from your SCOLA™ FM system, it is im- portant that you make yourself familiar with its func- tions. It is therefore a good idea to consider the kind of situ- ations in which you will be using the FM system, and what would be the best SCOLA TALK settings in differ- ent situations.

  • Page 6: The Fm System

    (SCOLA TALK) to be sent directly to the hearing aid via a small receiver (SCOLA FLEX or SCOLA BUDDY), in the same way that a radio receives a signal from a radio trans-...
  • Page 7 The SCOLA TALK FM transmitter: SCOLA TALK transmits signals to one or more receiv- ers. With the external antenna, the operating range will be up to 20 metres in ideal transmitting conditions. Without the external antenna, the operating range will be up to 1 metre.
  • Page 8 The following accessories are available for the SCOLA™ FM system: Storage case External antenna Audio cord Neck cord Battery charger Two rechargeable batteries (NiMH) User instructions...

  • Page 9: Battery Information

    SCOLA TALK. WARNING If you use other types of rechargeable batteries for your SCOLA TALK, they must be charged in a separate charger . Of non-re- chargeable batteries, only alkaline batteries may be used . If you try to charge this type of battery, all that will happen is that all the battery symbol bars will start to flash in the display .

  • Page 10: Inserting The Batteries

    If the SCOLA TALK is used by young children, the cover may be provided with a tamper-resistant screw (1) to prevent battery removal. The screw is available as an...

  • Page 11: Battery Lifetime And Power Level

    Battery lifetime and power level Two rechargeable batteries are included. With fully charged batteries, your SCOLA TALK can operate con- tinuously for ten hours. The display shows the battery power level. If the batteries are flat, this will be indicat- ed by a flashing bar.

  • Page 12: Turning Scola Talk On And Off

    Turning SCOLA TALK on and off You turn the SCOLA TALK on by pushing the switch for- wards to the desired setting and off by pushing it back- wards to the (•) setting. Setting SCOLA TALK The mode switch on your SCOLA...

  • Page 13: Connecting The External Antenna

    If you put down the SCOLA TALK or give it to someone to hold, it is a good idea to use the external antenna. If you hold the SCOLA TALK in your hand, it can be used without the...

  • Page 14: Different Ways To Use Scola Talk

    DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE SCOLA TALK SCOLA TALK can be used in a number of different ways: • It can hang around the neck or be clipped onto the clothes of the person speaking. • It can be placed on a table.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Neck Cord

    1. Place the provided neck cord holder on the SCOLA TALK. 2. Press the neck cord holder against the SCOLA TALK and push it forward until it snaps into place in the hole of the clip. The cord can be attached and removed at the side of the holder.

  • Page 16: Connecting Audio Equipment

    Plug the other end of the audio cord into the audio jack of the SCOLA TALK. If the SCOLA TALK is off, it will automatically turn on when you con- nect it to the audio equipment, if the audio signal level is sufficiently high.

  • Page 17: Connecting An External Microphone

    TALK. There are various types available, including lapel and boom microphones. An external microphone is an optional accessory. Plug the microphone into the audio jack of the SCOLA TALK. Switch the SCOLA TALK on, in the (omnidi- rectional) setting. The external microphone is not ac-...

  • Page 18: Channel Selection

    When the SCOLA TALK is switched on, the display shows the current FM transmitting channel. Your SCOLA TALK is preset to use the same channel as the SCOLA receiver. The channel selection button should only be used in cases where there is a mismatch be- tween the two channels, or if there is interference on the channel.

  • Page 19: Advice On The Use Of The Scola™ Fm System

    ADVICE ON THE USE OF THE SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM To benefit fully from your SCOLA™ FM system, it is im- portant that you choose the right settings and wearing style for the SCOLA TALK. Listening Use and setting of SCOLA TALK situation •...
  • Page 20 Listening Use and setting of SCOLA TALK situation • Shopping Ask your companion to wear the SCOLA TALK with a around his/her neck and set it in the companion directional mode. • In a car Ask your companion to wear the SCOLA TALK around his/her neck and set it in the directional mode.

  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    • Remove any dirt/debris from the SCOLA products using 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.

  • Page 22: Warnings

    WARNINGS WARNING • Make sure to keep the batteries for SCOLA TALK out of reach of children, who might place them in their mouths. Discard used batteries carefully. Do not change batteries in front of children and do not let them see where you keep your supply.

  • Page 23: In Case Of Malfunction

    If the problem continues, consult the hearing care professional where you acquired your SCOLA™ FM system: If there is no sound from the SCOLA™ FM system or the audio equipment, or the sound is distorted, it could be because: •...
  • Page 24 If there is noise in the hearing aid, it could be because: • You are at or outside the limit of your SCOLA TALK’s operating range. Reduce the distance between the SCOLA TALK and SCOLA receiver, and use the external antenna.
  • Page 25 • The batteries are defective. Contact the hearing care professional where you ac- quired your SCOLA FM system to have the batter- ies changed. You can use standard alkaline (non-re- chargeable) batteries until this is done.
  • Page 26 Check that the socket functions. • The power supply unit, cord or jack is defective. Consult the hearing care professional where you ac- quired your SCOLA™ FM system. • Connecting terminals on the battery or bottom cover are dirty or defective.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    WARRANTY A 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 unauthorised party are not covered by this war- ranty.

  • Page 28: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION Directive 1999/5/EC Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this SCOLA TALK is in compliance with the essential requirements 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:...
  • Page 29 • Always use the power supply/charger that is sup- plied with SCOLA TALK. Audio connector (3.5 mm jack): • The safety of the use of SCOLA TALK is determined by any external equipment that is connected to the SCOLA TALK via the audio connector.
  • Page 30 FCC ID: BRG-871T IC: 5676A-871T Federal Communications Commission Statement This device may not interfere with TV reception or Federal Government radar. Industry Canada Statement / Déclaration d’industrie Canada Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.
  • Page 31 Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité...
  • Page 32 Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and sub- stances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and electronic equip- ment (WEEE) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste .

  • Page 33: Symbols

    SYMBOLS SYMBOLS Symbols commonly used by 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 ap- propriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated .
  • Page 34 Symbol Title/Description Keep dry The product must be protected from moisture and/or The product must be kept away from rain Lower limit of temperature The lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed . Upper limit of temperature The highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed .
  • Page 35 Symbol Title/Description CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives . Alert The product is identified by R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as an equipment Class 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...

  • Page 36: Settings

    SETTINGS SCOLA TALK Serial number: _______________________ Starting channel: _____________________...
  • Page 40 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com Manual no .: É[5qr0q9|g;;a;g] 9 514 0195 001 #02 Issue: 2014-09...

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