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  • Page 1 user guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    contents cautions/notices ....24 introduction ..... . .1 cleaning .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    You’ll notice improved speech understanding in almost any Lexis conforms to the guidelines of the Mosaic standard. Mosaic (www.mosaic-consortium.org) helps ensure the interoperability of new wireless systems for hearing healthcare.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    typical package contents • Microphone charger • Auxilliary input • Microphone/ • Lavalier cord cables transmitter • Receiver • Extra color • External antenna • NiMH rechargeable pin locks module(s) batteries* *NOTE: batteries need to be charged for ? hours before they are ready to use in the microphone/transmitter...
  • Page 5 • Behind-the-ear • Audio shoe: hearing aid • Must be compatible with your (contact manufacturer for hearing aid compatibility information) • Note: Some versions of Lexis include the audio shoe as a component of the receiver...

  • Page 6: Microphone Features

    microphone features (top) • Charge jack On/off/mode switch • • Omni mode • Auxilliary audio input jack • Focus mode • Superfocus mode • External antenna jack • Microphone grille...
  • Page 7 microphone features (bottom) • Pocket clip • HI/LO level button • Battery chamber & stand • Battery status & channel display • Channel button...

  • Page 8: Microphone Features

    microphone features (display) • Battery level indicator • Display alternates between • Display only shows channel number and HI when channel number when set to boom mic (high sensitivity) in low sensitivity mode level. Use Omni mode (See 10) to use the boom mic; Focus and Superfocus modes work normally.

  • Page 9: Receiver Features

    receiver features • Direct audio input pins • FM gain control (professional use only) • Channel label • Pin orientation lock • Mode switch (blue pin = right ear; red pin = left ear)

  • Page 10: About Channels

    If you want to use your microphone with a receiver on a different channel, you can change the microphone channel as shown here. Your Lexis system is a radio device, and like any other radio, it communicates on Microphone specific channels. Your microphone and...

  • Page 11: Connecting Receiver

    Audio shoe large 1 Pull out lock required (see 1) If pins don’t Important! 3 Push align Back of Lexis in lock with must face holes same direction as back of 2 Rotate pins to hearing aid align with audio...

  • Page 12: Professional Fitting

    Lexis has a unique feature in its variable FM gain control that allows your hearing care profes- sional to change the FM signal relationship to the environmental sounds. This creates the optimal signal-to-noise ratio, which improves your ability to hear in noise and over distance.

  • Page 13: Exis System

    Lexis system The possibilities are limitless, but here are some common uses: classrooms meetings parties television household...

  • Page 14: Suggested Settings For Receiver

    These are suggested starting points; with experience, you can quickly change the settings to suit your preferences. If distance or Use: noise level is: High Lexis only• Med/Low Lexis + HA• None HA only•...

  • Page 15: Suggested Settings For Microphone

    suggested settings for your microphone These are suggested starting points; with experience, you can quickly change the settings to suit your preferences. If distance or Use: noise level is: High Superfocus• Medium Focus• Omni• None Off• NOTE: After turning on your microphone, you may notice a small delay while the system software loads...

  • Page 16: Ways To Use Your Microphone

    — you will find that your listening sound source • Shopping environment changes dramatically. You can • Small group use your versatile Lexis microphone to discussions improve understanding in practically any of Avoid covering grille these environments, just by changing its position.
  • Page 17 on the table around a friend or teacher’s neck Superfocus mode recommended. Ideal for: • Lectures Ideal for: • Sports • Conferences • Parent/partner • Large group discussions communication • Restaurants NOTE: These user modes may require the external antenna for optimum performance.
  • Page 18 clipped to a friend or a friend or teacher teacher’s pocket uses a boom mic (optional accessory) Provides the best possible Superfocus mode signal. recommended. Ideal for: Ideal for: • Lectures • Lectures • Sports • Sports • Parent/partner • Parent/partner communication communication NOTE: These user modes may require the external antenna for optimum performance.

  • Page 19: Connecting Mic To Other Devices

    connecting a boom mic connecting to TV, stereo, & other devices NOTE: You can override the boom mic signal by switching to Focus or Superfocus modes. 1 Mic must be at LO 3 Push HI/LO level; if it has previously button with been set to HI level for pen to set...
  • Page 20 notes on connecting to TV, • Your microphone must be set to LO level to connect to TV, stereo, and stereo, & other devices other devices • If your microphone is off, it will automati- cally turn on when you plug in the auxil- liary input cable •...

  • Page 21: Batteries/Charging

    Typical battery life: 8 hours Your Lexis receiver draws a small The unit will Indicator shut down amount of power level drops when battery from the battery as battery voltage is inside your hearing drains too low.
  • Page 22 charging in progress completed charging Never recharge alkaline batteries! Never recharge alkaline batteries! Typical charge time: 3 Plug in Battery bars flash Bars scroll when fully while charged charging 2 Plug in...
  • Page 23 It may be illegal to dispose in the trash. If you are not sure of proper disposal method, please consult your local authority. Your Lexis microphone uses 2 AAA batteries. These will eventually need to be replaced — Remove tamper-...
  • Page 24 removing batteries replacing batteries – Squeeze and lift cover – NOTE: The positive and negative ends of AAA batteries may appear similar. Use care to orient them properly.

  • Page 25: Extending Microphone Range

    replacing pin locks extending microphone You can color-code your pin locks to transmission range distinguish right and left receiver modules 1 Pull out lock completely • Internal antenna range is up to 5m/15ft • To extend range up to 30m/100ft, add an external antenna: For best range, antenna should point away from mic...

  • Page 26: Cautions/Notices

    • Clean gently with a • supervise small soft, damp cloth • do not immerse children to avoid • Do not use solvents Lexis units in water swallowing or • Do not immerse or other liquids choking on parts...

  • Page 27: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    appendix a: troubleshooting • Check that receiver and microphone channels match • Recharge or replace batteries weak or distorted sound no sound at all • Check for improperly fitting or clogged • Check the hearing aid in isolation to make sure earmolds, or excess ear wax it is not malfunctioning •...
  • Page 28 microphone batteries won’t charge very noisy sound when plugged into TV, stereo • LCD battery icon will flash if there is a problem • If you experience a noisy signal when connect- with charging ing the microphone to TV, stereo, etc., check •...

  • Page 29: Appendix B: Warranty

    • Malfunctions resulting from abuse, neglect, or accident • Peripheral accessories as itemized within the product If your Lexis system requires service under the terms of this brochure, when such items are returned after 90 days warranty, carefully package the instrument to prevent dam- from the original purchase age in transit and return it to the point of purchase.

  • Page 30: Disclosure Policies

    disclosure policies warranty (cont’d) The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low Power might have under applicable national legislation governing Radio Service (47 C.F.R. Part 95) and must not cause harmful sale of consumer goods.

  • Page 31: Code Of Federal Regulations

    code of federal regulations (United States only) C.F.R. 21 Part 801.420 Part 95 This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low FM receivers and FM transmitters, when required, are EXIS Power Radio Service (47 C.F.R. Part 95) and must not approved by the Federal Communications Commission in the cause harmful interference to TV reception or United U.S.

  • Page 32: Lexis Frequencies

    Lexis frequencies (MHz) Austria 174.12 Greece 173.40 Spain 173.99 174.415 173.99 174.12 174.60 174.415 Ireland From 173.7 174.77 Belgium 181.90 175.1 175.70 187.50 Italy 173.99 176.00 194.50 174.12 181.21 Finland 173.99 174.415 Sweden 175.70 174.77 Germany 173.99 187.45 175.70 174.075 194.45...
  • Page 33 Date of purchase: My hearing care professional: My serial number: My channel number: © 2002 Phonic Ear Inc. ???-????-101/Rev. A/2163 0203...

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