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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For your Fm+DeX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 4: Symbols

    symbols The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: wArnInG Messages with this heading indicate adverse reactions, potential safety hazards or inadequate device performance . cAuTIon Messages with this heading indicate/include information regard- ing any special care to be exercised . Not for general waste .

  • Page 5: Your New Fm+Dex

    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...

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    ., 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 .

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: Operating Ranges

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

  • Page 10: 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 11 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 12: 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 13 1 . Remove the cover at the bottom of the device by pressing the sides of the cover . 2a . If you have a Widex SCOLA FLEX receiver, slide it into place as shown . Set the receiver’s mode switch...
  • Page 14 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 15 5 . Attach the cover again . Pressing the “button” indicated by the arrow allows you to activate the scan button of the receiver module .
  • Page 16 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 17: 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 18 Then attach the assembled module to the device as illustrated .
  • Page 19 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 20 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 21 To open the clip, click the lock open, place it on your clothes and click it closed .
  • Page 22 For PAcemAker users (risks) The use of wireless Widex hearing aids/DEX should not interfere with other devices such as a pacemaker . However, to be extra cautious, Widex follows the guidelines recommended by the manufacturers of implantable defibrillators and pace- makers for their patients when using mobile phones .

  • Page 23: Turning On The Device

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

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 9 .
  • Page 31 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 32 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 33: 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 34: Warnings

    • 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 35: 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 similar, this equipment must comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent safety standards .

  • 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 approved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment . Industry canada statement / Déclaration d’industrie canada...
  • Page 38 (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device . 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...
  • Page 39 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 can be found at: http://www . w idex .com...
  • Page 40 Hearing aids, accessories and batteries should not be disposed of with normal household waste . Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items .
  • Page 44 manufacturer Printed by HTO / 2012-04 ¡9 514 0129 041]¤ ¡#01v¤ 9 514 0198 001 #01...

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