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Widex Scola TEACH44 User Instructions

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM
SCOLA TEACH44/
SCOLA TEACH33
TRANSMITTER

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM SCOLA TEACH44/ SCOLA TEACH33 TRANSMITTER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 THE SCOLA™...
  • Page 3 GOOD ADVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION SCOLA provides hearing aid users with additional opportunities in difficult listening situations . The SCOLA FM system has been developed specifically for chil- dren and educational environments . These instructions therefore primarily address parents and teachers . The symbol  refers to the section ‘Terms and definitions explained’, where you will find detailed explanations of functions and technical terms .
  • Page 5 NOTE Your SCOLA TEACH device and accessories may not look exactly as il- lustrated in this booklet . We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary .

  • Page 6: The Scola™ Fm System

    . It has no physiological side effects . SCOLA TEACH is available in two versions: SCOLA TEACH44 with the Team Teaching  function, and SCOLA TEACH33 without the Team Teaching  function . The Team Teaching version can easily be recognised by its on the keypad .
  • Page 7 SCOLA TEACH with standard accessories SCOLA TEACH (The version shown is the Team Teaching version) Lapel microphone (omnidirec- tional)  including neck cord and clips...
  • Page 8 Charger Rechargeable battery  Audio lead...
  • Page 9 Storage case User instructions...

  • Page 10: Description

    DESCRIPTION The top of SCOLA TEACH has the following functions: Light-emitting diode indicator (LED) On/off button (which also serves to turn the microphone on or off) Microphone jack (2 .5 mm jack)
  • Page 11 The front of SCOLA TEACH has the following functions: Display with: Status bar Battery indicator Channel Tracer Team Teaching Keypad lock Microphone Channel information NOTE The corresponding channel number for Mi- croLink FM equipment is shown at the bot- tom of the display...
  • Page 12 Multifunctional keypad (this illus- tration shows the Team Teaching version) Team Teaching key © C key, which serves as an undo key, amongst other things   Arrow keys  OK key The bottom of SCOLA TEACH has the following functions: Jack (3 .5 mm) for connec- tion of an external sound source or headset...
  • Page 13 The back of SCOLA TEACH has the following functions: Belt clips for fastening the SCOLA TEACH Battery cover NOTE The approval label  with serial number is located below the battery . We recommend that you make a note of the serial number at the back of this booklet .

  • Page 14: Preparing The Scola Teach

    PREPARING THE SCOLA TEACH Inserting the battery Remove the battery cover and insert the battery provided  . Be sure to insert the bat- tery correctly, with the positive pole oriented as illustrated .

  • Page 15: Charging

    Charging The battery included is not charged . Before the battery is used for the first time, it must be charged for at least 14 hours . With the charger plug-ged into the socket, connect the charger to the SCOLA TEACH as illustrated .
  • Page 16 During charging  the battery sym- bol will be shown in the display and the LED will be red . Battery charging! NOTE The transmitting function is off during charging .

  • Page 17: Connecting The Microphone

    Connecting the microphone Plug the microphone lead into the microphone jack . The microphone lead serves as an antenna  . For optimum operating range , make sure that the lead hangs as freely as possible . The standard version of the microphone is omnidirectional, which means that it picks up sound equally from all directions .

  • Page 18: Operating The Scola Fm System

    Press and hold down the on/off key on SCOLA TEACH for one sec- ond until the LED is green . The user’s name or ”WIDEX SCOLA” will appear on the display for approx . two seconds . SCOLA TEACH is turned off by holding the...

  • Page 19: Channel Selection

    Channel selection When SCOLA TEACH is turned on, the starting channel will usu- ally be the channel last used, unless programmed differently . To select another channel : Hold down the  or  key . will appear in front of the channel ...

  • Page 20: Synchronising Scola Flex Or Scola Buddy

    NOTE Note that interference  may occur if other transmitters are using the same channel as you . Synchronising SCOLA FLEX or SCOLA BUDDY If the receiving channel differs from the transmitting channel of SCOLA TEACH, the former can be synchronised to the latter . Press briefly .

  • Page 21: Microphone On/Off

    Microphone on/off The microphone can be turned on and off by pressing the on/off key briefly . A green light will flash in the LED and the following symbol will blink in the status bar: Keypad lock The keypad can be locked and unlocked by holding down the right and left arrow keys simultaneously .

  • Page 22: Connecting Audio Equipment

    Connecting audio equipment SCOLA TEACH can be connected to audio equipment (radio, TV, DVD, PC, etc . ) with the audio lead provided . Connect the lead from the audio input jack of SCOLA TEACH to the headphone jack of the audio equipment . The sound signal volume is usually adjusted using the volume control of the audio equipment .

  • Page 23: Battery And Charging

    Battery and charging One AA battery  is required for SCOLA TEACH . A rechargea- ble nickel-metal -hydride (NiMH) battery is included as a stand- ard accessory . Ordinary non-rechargeable batteries can also be used, in which case we recommend the alkaline type . After its first charge, the battery charge time is ten hours, providing power for approximately ten hours of use .

  • Page 24: Team Teaching Function

    Team Teaching function The Team Teaching  function is Team teaching available only in the SCOLA TEACH TT Ch: version provided with a key . The Team Teaching function is activated by holding down the key . The symbol appears in the display status bar, and the transmitting channel and Team Teaching channel (TT Ch) are displayed .
  • Page 25 Team Teaching channel selection: The TT channel is changed in the same way as the transmitting channel . Press and hold down the  or  key . Then press again to go to another TT channel . Pressing  will allow you to change the transmitting channel and still maintain the TT channel .
  • Page 26 Table with SCOLA TEACH key functions Hold down (1 second) Press On/off key On/off Microphone on/off .  or  Enable channel change Channel change Enable TT channel change with the TT func- tion active*)  or  Switch between transmit- ting and TT channel with the TT function active*) ...
  • Page 27 Teacher’s synchronisa- Exit with changes after ”OK” tion channel change Channel synchronisation Activate/deactivate TT key *) function*) Deactivate TT function*) Exit without changes *) Applies only to the SCOLA TEACH version with Team Teaching function.

  • Page 28: Good Advice

    GOOD ADVICE SCOLA TEACH is primarily intended for educational environ- ments, but can also be used in other situations where noise, poor acoustics or the like make listening difficult . To benefit fully from the SCOLA FM system, it is important to: •...
  • Page 29 Listening situation Use of SCOLA TEACH and microphone positioning In kindergartens / Ask the teacher to use SCOLA TEACH and posi- classrooms tion the microphone as described . Microphone types other than omnidirectional are available as optional accessories to optimise the speech signal .
  • Page 30 Listening situation Use of SCOLA TEACH and microphone positioning At home Using the FM system at home is almost the same as in the classroom . SCOLA TEACH can be con- nected to the TV, PC, etc . via the audio lead . With a Team Teaching version transmitter and an extra FM microphone, e .

  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE In general, the SCOLA™ FM system should be cared for in the same way as the hearing aid . It is a good idea to clean and remove dirt and debris from the FM system on a daily basis . There are also some special precautions which should be taken .

  • Page 32: Warnings

    WARNINGS WARNING • Make sure that the batteries for the hearing aid and for the SCOLA TEACH are kept 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 33: In Case Of Malfunction

    IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION With proper use and maintenance, your SCOLA™ FM system will give you years of reliable service . The following pages contain some brief advice to follow if you experience problems with your SCOLA FM system . Before contacting the hearing care profes- sional where you acquired your SCOLA FM system, please follow the advice below: If there is no sound from the SCOLA FM system or the audio...
  • Page 34 If there is noise in the hearing aid, it could be because: • You are at or beyond the limit of the operating range of SCOLA TEACH. Reduce the distance between the SCOLA TEACH and SCOLA receiver . • Noise and whistling are interfering with reception, possibly because two or more FM transmitters are transmitting on the same channel as your receiving channel.
  • Page 35 If there is no sound from the audio equipment, but the sound from the SCOLA TEACH microphone signal is okay, it could be because: • The audio lead is not correctly plugged into the audio jack on the SCOLA TEACH or audio equipment. Check that it is correctly plugged in .
  • Page 36 If the battery does not charge and the display does not indicate that the battery is charging, it could be because: • There is no power in the socket. Check that the socket functions . • The charger lead or jack is defective. Consult the hearing care professional where the SCOLA FM system was acquired .

  • Page 37: Terms And Definitions Explained

    TERMS AND DEFINITIONS EXPLAINED Antenna The receiver and transmitter are both provided with an antenna . The microphone lead of SCOLA TEACH also serves as an antenna, and should therefore always be connected, even when only the audio input function is being used . Turn off the microphone if the microphone signal causes disturbance .
  • Page 38 Battery - SCOLA TEACH One AA battery is required for SCOLA TEACH . The rechargeable battery included is a nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) type battery . It is environmentally friendly and does not contain heavy metals . The contact surface at the negative pole ensures that only this type of battery can be charged in SCOLA TEACH .
  • Page 39 WARNING If you use other types of rechargeable batteries in SCOLA TEACH than the original, it must be charged in a separate charger . If you use a NON-rechargeable battery, then use only high quality bat- teries, e . g . alkaline batteries . Always remove exhausted alkaline batteries from the battery compart- ment to limit the risk of leakage .
  • Page 40 ALWAYS remember to remove the battery – irrespective of type – if the transmitter will not be used again soon . If you have any questions about the type, acquisition, use or dis- posal of batteries, please consult the hearing care professional where you acquired your SCOLA™...
  • Page 41 IEC 60065, IEC 60950, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent UL safety stand- ards . Widex strongly recommends that you always use a charger that is sup- plied by your Widex distributor to ensure safe and efficient use of your SCOLA TEACH .
  • Page 42 Battery status The battery power level is shown in the display . Five bars indicate that the battery is fully charged, three bars that it is half charged, and no bars that it is almost drained (less than ½ hour of oper- ation remaining) .
  • Page 43 Channels and frequencies SCOLA TEACH can be set to transmit on different channels . Each channel corresponds to a specific frequency . Only channels/fre- quencies that are permitted in the country where the transmit- ter is employed may be used . SCOLA TEACH is pre-programmed with the channels permitted in the country where it is acquired .
  • Page 44 NOTE • Do not use two transmitters (e .g . SCOLA TEACH) on the same channel/ frequency in the same area . • Note that there is a risk of interference from other radio communica- tions, especially when using the system abroad . •...
  • Page 45 Teacher’s settings and Teacher’s synchronisation The SCOLA TEACH transmitter can wirelessly synchronise SCOLA FLEX with what we call the Teacher’s settings . These Teacher’s settings are temporary, and can only be reset by switching the hearing aid off and on . The purpose of this is to prevent small children from operating the mode switch and scan button on the SCOLA FLEX receiver during classes .
  • Page 46 To set up the Teacher’s settings: Access “Teacher’s menu” by pressing the C key and the  key simultaneously. Press to select “Sync Settings”. With the arrow keys, select switch and scan button settings and press . Leave “Teacher’s menu” by pressing C . To perform a Teacher’s synchronisation: From the standard “user mode”, hold down for about 1 sec .
  • Page 47 If a Teacher’s synchronisation is performed at a distance of approximately 30 cm-80 cm, the teacher’s synchronisation will still take place, and a beep-tone will be heard in the hearing aid . However, the SCOLA TEACH display will indicate that the receiver is outside its reply range, and it will not show the detailed set- tings .
  • Page 48 NOTE Do not use SCOLA on aircraft or in hospitals without permission . Interference Interference occurs when signals from two transmitters on the same frequency are mixed in the same receiver . When the sig- nals are equally strong, the interference will be most noticeable . The further away one transmitter is from the receiver compared to the other transmitter, the weaker the disturbing noise will be .
  • Page 49 Microphones for SCOLA TEACH Omnidirectional lapel microphone: Standard microphone included with SCOLA TEACH . The microphone is equally sensitive to sound from all directions . The following microphones are available as optional accessories: Directional lapel microphone: Designed for noisy environments; more sensitive to sounds from one direction .
  • Page 50 Operating range The operating range of the FM system is highly dependent on the surroundings, including construction materials . The optimum operating range of 20-30 metres can be obtained in the open and with the microphone lead hanging freely . Inside buildings with steel and concrete walls and floors, the operating range may be reduced to ten metres .
  • Page 51 Phono / SCART plugs If the 3 .5 mm jack of the audio lead does not fit the audio equip- ment, an additional lead should be acquired . Phono plugs are widely used with CD players, stereo systems, etc ., and a SCART plug can be used with television sets or video equipment pro- vided with a SCART connection .
  • Page 52 Team Teaching function (SCOLA TEACH with Team Teaching only) When the Team Teaching function is active, the signal from the team microphone (an extra FM microphone such as SCOLA TALK) will be relayed to one or more SCOLA receivers along with the microphone signal from SCOLA TEACH .
  • Page 53 Additional technical information: SCOLA TEACH has a built-in FM receiver which enables Team Teaching . The channel used for the receiver and the team micro- phone must be the same . This channel can be selected in the Team Teaching menu . Reception on the Team Teaching channel is only possible if the fre- quency distance between the SCOLA TEACH transmitting channel and the Team Teaching receiving channel is sufficiently large .

  • Page 54: 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 unauthorised party are not covered by this warranty .
  • Page 55 Directive 1999/5/EC Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this SCOLA TEACH44 and SCOLA TEACH33 are in compliance with the essential require- ments 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 56: 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 57 . 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61: 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 appropriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated .
  • Page 62 Symbol Title/Description Catalogue number The product’s catalogue (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 63 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 product 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 64 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 65 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 . Se- rial numbers may not always be preceded by...

  • Page 66: Settings

    SETTINGS Serial number: ______________________________ Gain adjustment: ____________________________...
  • Page 68 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com É[5qr0q9|j;;a;l] Manual no .: 9 514 0197 001 #05 Issue: 2015-10...

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