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Widex SCOLA User Instructions

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM
SCOLA BUDDY

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM SCOLA BUDDY...
  • Page 2 CUSTOMIZING YOUR SCOLA BUDDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 3 IF THE SCOLA FM SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Our mission at Widex is to give people with hearing loss the same opportunities for communication as people with normal hearing . A Widex hearing aid combined with the SCOLA™ FM system helps optimize listening comfort and speech comprehension .
  • Page 5 WARNING This booklet contains important information and instructions . Please read this booklet carefully before you start using the FM system . NOTE The FM system and accessories shown in these user instructions may differ from the ones you have . We also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary .

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS The SCOLA BUDDY incl . a set of covers Box 1 Charger...
  • Page 7 Box 2 1 . Audio cable 2 . USB cable...
  • Page 8 Box 3 2 sets of extra covers User instructions...

  • Page 9: The Scola System

    THE SCOLA SYSTEM Using this FM system requires a SCOLA BUDDY receiver and a SCOLA transmitter, which can either be a SCOLA TALK or a SCOLA TEACH . The SCOLA BUDDY receiver and the transmitter must be set to the same channel to work correctly .
  • Page 10 SCOLA BUDDY can also receive FM signals from other FM trans- mitters, as long as the same channel/frequency is used for trans- mitting and receiving . SCOLA BUDDY may be connected to devices such as MP3 players using the audio cable .

  • Page 11: Overview Of Buttons, Leds And Jacks

    OVERVIEW OF BUTTONS, LEDS AND JACKS Removable color covers, front and rear Inductive neck loop Battery LED FM LED Loop connector Charging jack, Volume down mini USB Volume up Audio jack 3.5 mm On/off and scan button...

  • Page 12: Getting Scola Buddy Ready To Use

    GETTING SCOLA BUDDY READY TO USE: Set your hearing aid(s) to MT or T (according to the user’s instruc- tions for your hearing aid) . The SCOLA BUDDY device must be worn around the neck . Pull it over your head or open the neck loop at the connector .
  • Page 13 Switch on (and off): Press and hold (1 sec . ) the power ON/ OFF button . The battery LED will glow green if the battery has been suffi- ciently charged . To switch OFF, press and hold the power ON/OFF button (1 sec . ) . The battery LED will turn off .
  • Page 14 Check the loop connection Increase or decrease the volume using the volume buttons, and listen as the beeps in the hearing aid grow louder or quieter .

  • Page 15: Charging The Device For The First Time

    CHARGING THE DEVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME Connect the charger to the mains supply . Plug the charger’s plug into the charging jack . The battery LED glows constant red . Alternatively, the USB cable may be used to connect the device to a PC .
  • Page 16 Remove the charger from the mains supply, and take out the charger plug . After charging, SCOLA BUDDY is switched off . Charging for the first time takes about 10 hours . Rechargings take about 4 hours .

  • Page 17: Battery Led And Acoustic Indicators

    BATTERY LED AND ACOUSTIC INDICATORS Battery OK Constant green Battery almost empty - needs Red flashing . recharging Warning beeps (high-low) every 2 minutes Charging Constant red Charging completed Green flashing...

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION RECEIVING ON THE TRANSMITTER CHANNEL SCOLA BUDDY should be placed around the neck and the hearing instruments set to the MT or the T program .

  • Page 19: Connecting To The Fm Transmitter

    CONNECTING TO THE FM TRANSMITTER Switch on SCOLA BUDDY . Both LEDs flash briefly, indicating that its self-test result is OK . A green light in the LED indicates the power is on .
  • Page 20 Switch on the FM transmitter (SCOLA TALK or SCOLA TEACH) . If the FM LED is off, press the SCAN but- ton (same as the ON/OFF button) and the device will find the transmitting channel . When SCOLA BUDDY is receiving the FM signal, the FM LED will be green .
  • Page 21 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to adjust the volume up or down to an appropriate reception volume . Alternatively, hold the button down for rapid adjustment . The device will remember the setting after switch-off .

  • Page 22: Acoustic Indicators

    ACOUSTIC INDICATORS After switching on, a start-up jingle will indicate connection to the hearing aid . Adjusting the volume up or down: • High or low-pitched beeps are heard during volume adjust- ment. • At maximum or minimum volume setting, the beep tone will be constant .

  • Page 23: Range Of The Fm Signal

    RANGE OF THE FM SIGNAL The distance between the transmitter and the SCOLA BUDDY receiver can be up to 16 yards, depending on various factors, such as whether the device is being used indoors or outdoors . If the signal gets too weak or noisy, the FM LED will switch off .

  • Page 24: Customizing Your Scola Buddy

    . You can change these covers individu- ally, but remember to choose the cover with the LED symbols for the side of the SCOLA BUDDY unit where the LEDs are placed .
  • Page 25 To remove a cover: Lift off the cover from the top, using the nail grip in the middle .
  • Page 26 Lift out the cover from the two holes in the bottom . To attach a cover: First, attach the cover at the bottom, locating the two locks in the holes in the unit . Next, click and fasten the cover at the top .

  • Page 27: Applying Stickers

    The SCOLA BUDDY device is very flexible and can be configured in many different ways. Channels can be installed/removed, var- ious frequencies for beep tones are available, and the LEDs can be permanently switched off. All of the special settings can be configured by your SCOLA pro- vider .

  • Page 28: Extended Use / Additional Information

    When the FM transmitter is switched off or out of range (the FM LED turns off), SCOLA BUDDY will switch to its “sleep mode” to save battery power . As soon as the FM signal is received again, it will “wake up”...

  • Page 29: Connecting Devices To The Audio Input

    . Connect the other jack of the audio cable to the audio unit . Adjust the volume on the SCOLA BUDDY to an appropriate level . The setting will be remembered by the SCOLA BUDDY device after switch-off .

  • Page 30: Channel Synchronisation

    TEACH . Even if the receiving channel is not within the standard channel range for the SCOLA BUDDY unit, it will still be possible to set it to any channel used by the SCOLA TEACH device . SCOLA BUDDY can be configured either to start up on the chan- nel last used, or on a specific channel .
  • Page 31 Using SCOLA CLASSMATE Using SCOLA classmate, the classroom synchronizer, it is possible to remotely and automatically synchronize the SCOLA BUDDY’s receiving channel to the channel used in the classroom . For further information, please see the user’s instructions for SCOLA classmate .

  • Page 32: Connecting Headphones To The Audio Output (Special Setting)

    NB: The following setting is only possible when SCOLA BUDDY is configured using a SCOLA program at your SCOLA provider . SCOLA BUDDY can be supplied with the 3 .5 mm jack socket con- figured as an output, for use with standard headphones . In this case, when the headphones are connected, the FM signal will be routed to the audio output instead of to the telecoil .
  • Page 33 Adjust the volume on the SCOLA BUDDY to an appropriate level . The setting will be remembered by the SCOLA BUDDY device after switch-off . The volume setting is specific for the headphone output, and will not affect other settings .

  • Page 34: Tips For Using The Scola Fm System

    TIPS FOR USING THE SCOLA FM SYSTEM GETTING STARTED SCOLA BUDDY is primarily intended for use in educational insti- tutions, but can naturally also be used in other locations where noise, poor acoustics or other factors restrict speech comprehen- sion .
  • Page 35 To get the best out of the SCOLA system, it is important to do the following: 1 . Practice using FM, and try out various listening situations in secure surroundings . This obviously also applies to the par- ents and teachers of a hearing impaired child .
  • Page 36 Teaching In group work situations, that of others . or where there are several teachers, we recommend the use of SCOLA TEACH with the Team Teach function .
  • Page 37 Listening sit- Use of SCOLA BUDDY Possible settings for the uation and transmitters hearing aid’s telecoil pro- grams Lectures 1 . Check that there is no If there is a lot of noise in interference from any the room, and you only...
  • Page 38 At home The SCOLA transmitter can be connected to the TV, PC, etc . using the audio cable . You can also speak into the microphone at the same time; the speech is transmitted together with the music .
  • Page 39 In the car The SCOLA system is par- If it is only necessary for the ticularly effective in the child to hear the parent, car . However, some cars’ select the hearing aid’s T electrical systems can program .

  • Page 40: Care And Maintenance

    • Remove any dirt from the SCOLA BUDDY using a soft, dry cloth. • Do not take apart the SCOLA BUDDY or the hearing aid, as this will invalidate the guarantee. • Never clean the FM system with water, alcohol or the like (with the exception of the SCOLA BUDDY front and rear cov- ers).

  • Page 41: Warnings

    WARNINGS WARNING Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly . Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities . In case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately and the 24 Hour National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline at (202) 625-3333 .
  • Page 42 WARNING Always ensure that the batteries for the hearing aids and SCOLA TEACH or SCOLA TALK are out of reach of small children, who might put them in their mouths . All batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the relevant envi- ronmental rules .
  • Page 43 . When travelling abroad, be aware that the use of certain channels may be illegal in some countries . CAUTION Be aware that what is transmitted from SCOLA transmitters may be picked up by other FM equipment .
  • Page 44 Charger and mini USB connector: This device can be charged by an external charger or USB device . Only connect a charger that is compatible with the SCOLA BUDDY . The charger plug and input rating must be compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region .

  • Page 45: If The Scola Fm System Does Not Work

    SCOLA TEACH and SCOLA BUDDY are not set to the same channel . Check that the SCOLA BUDDY’s FM LED is on, and that there is an FM signal to it from the correct transmitter (e . g . turn off the transmitter...
  • Page 46 The plug on the SCOLA BUDDY neck loop is not properly connected . Clean the plug with a soft cloth, and check that the beep tones sound correctly when the volume control is adjusted up or down . The earmold or the tube is blocked . Check that the tube and earmold are securely connected, and see whether wax, moisture or other debris is blocking the earmold or tube .
  • Page 47 FM transmitters are transmitting on the same channel on which you are receiving (interference) . Try turning off the SCOLA transmitter . If you can then hear a second FM signal, this is what is causing the noise . There are three possible ways to prevent interference: 1 .
  • Page 48 There is no power in the power outlet . Check that the outlet works . The charger, cable or plug may be defective . Contact your SCOLA FM system supplier .

  • Page 49: Warranty

    WARRANTY A warranty of two years is provided . The warranty covers any defects in manufacture or materials . Defects arising from improper handling or repairs carried out by an unauthorized party are not covered by this warranty . SERIAL NUMBER We recommend that you write down the apparatus serial number at the end of this guide .
  • Page 50 Directive 1999/5/EC Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this SCOLA BUDDY is in compli- ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi- sions of Directive 1999/5/EC . A copy of the Declaration of Conformity according to 1999/5/EC can be found at:...

  • Page 51: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: BRG-871T IC: 5676A-871T 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 52 . This transmitter 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 .
  • Page 53 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 . To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e .i .r .p .
  • Page 54 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 .
  • Page 55 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 56: 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61: Settings

    SETTINGS Serial number: ______________________________ Gain adjustment: ____________________________ Starting channel: ____________________________ Channel scan possible: yes [ ] no [ ]...
  • Page 64 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com Manual no .: É[5qr0q5|a;fa;l] 9 514 0151 041 #03 Issue: 2015-09 CIB276/0915...

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