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FM+DEX

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS FM+DEX...

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS FM+DEX Charger Jack-to-jack cable Neck loop antenna (two lengths) Clip Click-on module User instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CARING FOR YOUR FM+DEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 4: Your New Fm+Dex

    YOUR NEW FM+DEX Your FM+DEX is part of the DEX™ family of assistive lis- tening devices . These user instructions explain how the FM+DEX should be operated . WARNING This booklet contains important information and instructions . Please read this booklet care fully before you start using the device .

  • Page 5: Description Of Device

    ., by connecting a computer or portable unit to the device . The FM+DEX is worn on a neck loop antenna or attached directly to clothing using the included clip . If you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care professional .

  • Page 6: Fm+Dex Overview

    FM+DEX OVERVIEW  1. On/Off  2. Input toggle key/Room off  3. Volume up/down  4. FM input LED  5. Audio input LED  6. T (telecoil) LED  7. Battery level indicator  8. Tamper switch  9. FM switch 10. FM connector (Europlug) 11. FM connector (SCOLA FLEX receiver) 12.

  • Page 7: Leds

    LEDS Input indicators Green light in any of the three input LEDs indicates that this input source has been chosen . Battery indicator Battery indicator Battery low Battery charging orange Battery fully charged, charging unit still green connected...

  • Page 8: Operating Ranges

    OPERATING RANGES From FM+DEX to hearing aids Up to 40 cm From FM transmitter to FM+DEX Up to 30 metres...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Charging the battery The device uses a rechargeable battery that is charged through the mini USB connector . When fully charged, the battery has a capacity of approx . 10 hours of con- tinuous use . The charger is available in four country versions .
  • Page 10 1 . Connect the charger to the mini USB connector at the bottom of the FM+DEX . 2 . Plug the charger into a wall socket . It takes approximately 4 hours to charge the battery the first time . Recharging takes approx . 2 hours . The device cannot stream while recharging .

  • Page 11: Preparing For Telecoil, Fm Or Audio

    Preparing for Telecoil, FM or Audio The toggle key allows you to choose between three input sources, depending on whether you wish to receive Telecoil, FM or Audio signals . If you wish to use the Telecoil function, you just need to press the toggle key until the T LED is green .
  • Page 12 If you wish to listen to an FM source, you will first need to connect the appropriate FM receiver module . 1 . Remove the cover at the bottom of the device by pressing the sides of the cover . 2a .
  • Page 13 2b . Other compatible modules are connected to the device via a Europlug . Please be sure to turn and position the Europlug correctly, i .e . according to the thickness of the pins . 3 . Turn the receiver module on . 4 .
  • Page 14 5 . Attach the cover again . Pressing the “button” indicated by the arrow allows you to activate the scan button of the receiver module .
  • Page 15 Audio If you wish to listen to an audio source, plug the jack-to- jack cable provided into the Audio (line-in) socket . Con- nect the other end to the audio source .

  • Page 16: Antenna

    Antenna The FM+DEX can be used with or without an external neck loop antenna . Attaching the neck loop antenna Assemble the two neck loop wires (if not already assembled) by connecting the male jack on the short wire to the female jack on the long wire . Then connect the jack connectors at the end of the neck loop wires to the holes in the click-on module .
  • Page 17 Then attach the assembled module to the device as illustrated .
  • Page 18 An alternative way of using the device is by attach- ing it to your clothes using the detachable clip . These first two illustrations show how to attach the clip to the device .
  • Page 19 Pushing the clip upwards with two fingers allows you to turn the clip as required . Push it backwards to fix it in the desired position .
  • Page 20 To open the clip, click the lock open, place it on your clothes and click it closed .
  • Page 21 WARNING Interference with active Implants • In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pace- makers regarding use of mobile phones: • If you wear an active implantable device keep the Wire- less Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Accessories such as wire- less devices or communicators at least 15 cm away from the implant .

  • Page 22: Turning On The Device

    TURNING ON THE DEVICE Push the slide button on the right side upwards .

  • Page 23: Acoustic Indicators

    ACOUSTIC INDICATORS When using any button/switch, a corresponding acous- tic indicator will be presented in the hearing aids . Turning the device on Tone Change of input source Tone Room on (start-up setting: On) Tone Volume adjustment Tones...

  • Page 24: Selecting Input Source

    SELECTING INPUT SOURCE The device starts up in the FM input setting . Using the toggle key you can change between the three input options: FM, AUDIO or T (telecoil) . The current input source is indicated by a green light in the correspond- ing LED .

  • Page 25: Volume Adjustment

    VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The device starts up at the default volume level . Use the volume control on the left side to adjust the volume up or down . volume up volume down...

  • Page 26: Room Off

    ROOM OFF If you wish to listen to the input signal only, push the input toggle key and hold it in for more than one sec- ond . This will disable the hearing aid microphones . To deactivate this function again, push the input toggle key and hold it in again for more than one second .

  • Page 27: Turning Off The Device

    TURNING OFF THE DEVICE To turn the device off, push the slide button on the right side of the device downward . When you turn the device off, it stops streaming and the hearing aids return to program 1 (usually the Mas- ter program) .

  • Page 28: Tamper Switch

    TAMPER SWITCH The input toggle/room off key and volume control can be locked using the tamper switch . Slide the switch to the left to lock the functions, and to the right to unlock them . When the device is turned off and on again, it will start up in FM .

  • Page 29: Caring For Your Fm+Dex

    CARING FOR YOUR FM+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: CAUTION • Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures or high humidity .

  • Page 30: Warnings

    WARNINGS WARNING • Keep the FM+DEX and its parts and accessories out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow parts of the device, or otherwise cause injury to themselves with these items . In case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately .
  • Page 31 WARNING Interference with active Implants • In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pace- makers regarding use of mobile phones: • If you wear an active implantable device keep the Wireless Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Accessories such as wire- less devices or communicators at least 15 cm away from the implant .

  • Page 32: Safety Warning

    Widex strongly recommends that you always use a charger unit that is supplied by your Widex Distributor to ensure safe and efficient use of your FM+DEX . When the FM+DEX is connected to external mains- operated equipment like a PC, audio source or simi- lar, this equipment must comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent safety standards .

  • Page 33: In Case Of Malfunction

    . Message: “Partner check” Streaming is inter- Interference with Move one of the rupted another device devices out of range of the other (2 m) The FM+DEX is out Move the device of range within range . See page 8 .
  • Page 34 Problem Possible cause Solution The input toggle The FM+DEX is not Turn the FM+DEX on key does not work turned on The battery is low Charge the battery using the included charger The battery does not Contact your hearing work...
  • Page 35 Problem Possible cause Solution No streamed sig- No teleloop signal Place the FM+DEX in nals even though an area with teleloop the telecoil (T) LED signals is green . No streamed FM No FM module is Check that an FM...

  • Page 36: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: TTY-FMD IC: 5676B-FMD Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules . 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 interference that may cause undesired operation .
  • Page 37 Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly ap- proved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment . 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 38 Directive 1999/5/EC Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this FM+DEX 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: http://www .widex .com/doc...
  • Page 39 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 40 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 . Date of manufacture The date when the product was manufactured .
  • Page 41 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 42 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 44 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex . c om Manual no .: É[5qr0q9|k;;a;h] 9 514 0198 001 #02 Issue: 2014-12...

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