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Widex FM+DEX User Instructions

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  • Page 1 User instrUctions FM+DEX...

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Package contents FM+DeX click-on module charger neck loop antenna (two lengths)
  • Page 3 Jack-to-jack cable clip User instructions...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    For Your FM+DeX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 5 warnIngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 saFetY warnIng .

  • Page 6: Your New Fm+Dex

    Your new FM+DeX Your FM+DeX is part of the DeX™ family of assistive listening 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 7: Description Of Device

    ., by connecting a com- puter 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 .

  • Page 8: 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 .

  • Page 10: 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 connected green...

  • Page 11: Operating Ranges

    Up to 40 cm/ From FM+DeX to hearing aids 15 inches Up to 30 m/ From FM transmitter to FM+DeX 98 ft...

  • Page 12: 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 continuous use . the charger is available in four country versions .
  • Page 13 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 14: 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 15 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 .
  • Page 16 2a . if you have a Widex scoLA FLeX receiver, slide it into place as shown . set the receiver’s mode switch in position 2 “FM+M” .
  • Page 17 2b . other compatible modules are connected to the device via a universal three-pin plug . Please be sure to turn and position the three-pin plug correctly, i .e . according to the thickness of the pins . 3 . turn the receiver module on .
  • Page 18 4 . slide the FM switch to the right if you are using a scoLA FLeX interface or to the left if you are using a universal three-pin plug .
  • Page 19 5 . Attach the cover again .
  • Page 20 Pressing the “button” indicated by the arrow allows you to acti- vate the scan button of the receiver module .
  • Page 21 audio if you wish to listen to an audio source, plug the jack-to-jack cable provided into the Audio (line-in) socket . connect the other end to the audio source .

  • Page 22: Antenna

    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 .
  • Page 23 then attach the assembled module to the device as illustrated .
  • Page 24 An alternative way of using the device is by attaching it to your clothes using the detachable clip . these first two illustrations show how to attach the clip to the device .
  • Page 25 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 27 to open the clip, click the lock open, place it on your clothes and click it closed .
  • Page 28 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/6 inches away from the implant .

  • Page 29: Turning On The Device

    turnIng on tHe DeVIce Push the slide button on the right side upwards .

  • Page 30: Acoustic Indicators

    acoustIc InDIcators When using any button/switch, a corresponding acoustic indica- tor 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 31: 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 corresponding LeD .

  • Page 32: 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 33: Room Off

    rooM oFF if you wish to listen to the input signal only, push the input tog- gle key and hold it in for more than one second . 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 34: 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 Master program) .

  • Page 35: 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 36: Caring For Your Fm+Dex

    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 37: Warnings

    • Keep the FM+DeX and its parts and accessories out of reach of chil- dren 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 38 cautIon • never try to open or repair the device yourself . (this should only be done by authorized personnel . ) • Although the 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 .
  • Page 39 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/6 inches away from the implant .

  • Page 40: Safety Warning

    . • only connect a charger that is compatible with the FM+DeX . • the charger must have an output rating of 5VDc, 500mA, and a mini UsB connector .

  • Page 41: In Case Of Malfunction

    In case oF MaLFunctIon . . . . Problem Possible cause solution Your FM+DeX does not the device is not turn it on work turned on the device is out of Move the device range within range . see page 11 .
  • Page 42 Possible cause solution streaming is inter- interference with Move one of the rupted another device devices out of range of the other (2 m/7 ft) the FM+DeX is out of Move the device range within range . see page 11 .
  • Page 43 Problem Possible cause solution the input toggle key the FM+DeX is not turn the FM+DeX on does not work turned on the battery is low charge the battery using the included charger the battery does not contact your hear- work...
  • Page 44 Possible cause solution the charger is con- the power supply to check that the char- nected but does not the FM+DeX has been ger is properly con- charge (LeDs are not interrupted nected to the FM+- green) DeX mini UsB socket...
  • Page 45 Problem Possible cause solution no streamed FM signals no FM module is check that an FM even though the FM attached module is attached input LeD is green the FM module or the check that the FM FM transmitter is module and the FM switched off transmitter are...

  • Page 46: 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 interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation .
  • Page 47 note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the Fcc rules . these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence 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 .
  • Page 48 . 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 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 49 conformément à la réglementation d’industrie canada, le présent émet- teur 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 .
  • Page 50 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 . w idex .com/doc...
  • Page 51 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 .

  • Page 52: Symbols

    (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 53 symbol title/Description 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 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...
  • Page 54 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 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 .
  • Page 55 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 .
  • Page 56 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 . serial numbers may not always be preceded by...
  • Page 60 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com É[5qr0q9|k;fa;f] Manual no .: 9 514 0198 041 #03 ciB265/0715 Issue: 2015-07...

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