sYMBoLs IntRoDUCtIon The following symbols will be used throughout the We hope you will be pleased with your SCOLA product. manual: SCOLA provides hearing aid users with additional op- portunities in difficult listening situations. WARNING WARNING Messages with this heading indicate adverse reactions, potential This booklet contains important information and instructions .
GettInG stARteD tHe FM sYsteM To benefit fully from your SCOLA™ FM system, it is im- An FM system is a wireless communication system portant that you make yourself familiar with its func- which allows the sound from the microphone (SCOLA tions.
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The SCOLA TALK FM transmitter: The following accessories are available for the SCOLA™ SCOLA TALK transmits signals to one or more receiv- FM system: ers. With the external antenna, the operating range will be up to 20 metres in ideal transmitting conditions. Without the external antenna, the operating range will be up to 1 metre.
BAtteRY InFoRMAtIon BE SURE to change alkaline batteries as soon as they are exhausted, to avoid battery leakage. Battery type ALWAYS remember to remove the batteries – irrespec- Two AAA batteries are required for your SCOLA TALK. tive of type – if the transmitter will not be used for sev- These can either be rechargeable or standard alkaline eral weeks.
Battery lifetime and power level Turning SCOLA TALK on and off Two rechargeable batteries are included. With fully You turn the SCOLA TALK on by pushing the switch for- charged batteries, your SCOLA TALK can operate con- wards to the desired setting and off by pushing it back- tinuously for ten hours.
DIFFeRent WAYs to Use sCoLA In this setting, SCOLA TALK is in the mode called tALK “directional”. It mostly picks up sound signals coming from in front, attenuating unwanted sounds coming from beside or behind you. We SCOLA TALK can be used in a number of different ways: recommend that you use this mode when you want to listen to a person located in front of the •...
Attaching the neck cord Connecting audio equipment 1. Place the provided neck cord holder The audio cord provided is used to connect the SCO- on the SCOLA TALK. LA TALK to audio equipment (e.g. TV and radio). Plug the audio cord directly into the headphone jack of the audio equipment.
Connecting an external microphone Channel selection You can connect an external microphone to the SCOLA TALK. There are various types available, including lapel and boom microphones. An external microphone is an Channel selection button optional accessory. Plug the microphone into the audio jack of the SCOLA In the SCOLA TALK display you can see the current FM transmitting channel .
ADVICe on tHe Use oF tHe Listening Use and setting of SCOLA TALK sCoLA™ FM sYsteM situation • Shopping Ask your companion to wear the SCOLA TALK To benefit fully from your SCOLA™ FM system, it is im- with a around his/her neck and set it in the portant that you choose the right settings and wearing companion...
In CAse oF MALFUnCtIon If there is noise in the hearing aid, it could be because: • You are at or outside the limit of your SCOLA TALK’s operating range. The following pages include some quick advice to fol- Reduce the distance between the SCOLA TALK and low if you experience problems with your SCOLA™...
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If there is no sound from the audio equipment, but the If the batteries do not charge and the display does sound from the SCOLA TALK’s microphone signal is not indicate that the batteries are charging, it could OK, it could because: be because: •...
Denmark • www.widexusa.com arising from improper handling or repairs carried out by an unauthorised party are not covered by this war- Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this SCOLA TALK is in ranty. compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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SAFETY WARNING FCC ID: BRG-871T IC: 5676A-871T Federal Communications Commission Statement This device can be powered by an external power sup- This device may not interfere with TV reception or ply. Federal Government radar. • Always use the power supply/charger that is sup- plied with SCOLA TALK.
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(ou inférieur) with normal household waste. Please con- approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. sult your national Widex distributor for ad- vice on how to dispose of these items. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à...
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