Widex SCOLA User manual

USER’S INSTRUCTIONS
SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM
SCOLA CLASSMATE

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The SCOLA CLASSMATE and accessories shown in these user’s
instructions may differ from the ones you have. We furthermore
reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary.

CONTENTS
SCOLACLASSMATE ...............................................
SCOLACLASSMATEANDACCESSORIES ............................
DESCRIPTION .................................................. 
Mechanicaldesign..............................................
HowdoesSCOLACLASSMATEwork? ............................
Responsetosynchronisationsignals.............................
INSTALLATION ................................................. 
Placement .....................................................
Wallmounting .................................................
Inthestandonashelf ..........................................
LEDLEGEND ................................................... 
OPERATION.................................................... 
SwitchingtheSCOLACLASSMATEonoff ........................
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
CAREMAINTENANCEANDSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ............... 
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 
WARRANTY.................................................... 
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SPECIFICATIONSANDCOMPLIANCE.............................. 
STATEMENTSFORUSEINTHEUSAANDCANADA................. 
REGULATORYINFORMATION .................................... 
SYMBOLS...................................................... 
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The SCOLA™ FM communication system from Widex provides
hearing aid users with additional opportunities in difficult listen-
ing situations.
SCOLA CLASSMATE and the other parts of the SCOLA system
are developed specifically for children and educational environ-
ments. These instructions therefore primarily address parents
and teachers.
WARNING
This booklet contains important information and instructions. Read
this booklet carefully before you start using the SCOLA CLASSMATE.

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SCOLA CLASSMATE
As a supplement to the SCOLA FM system, SCOLA CLASSMATE
helps ensure that the same channel is used for both transmitting
and receiving the FM signal in a given location.
SCOLA CLASSMATE can be of particular advantage in schools
where more than one student uses the SCOLA FM system.
At these schools, it is recommended that each classroom uses a
different FM channel to eliminate the risk of interference.
With SCOLA CLASSMATE students using the SCOLA FM system in
a classroom automatically pick up the FM signal from their teach-
er’s FM transmitter.

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From its position on a classroom wall or table, SCOLA CLASS-
MATE automatically and wirelessly synchronises SCOLA FLEX and
other synchronisation-compatible receivers to the channel being
used for transmission in that particular classroom.
All students wearing such receivers can then listen to the signal
from their teacher’s FM microphone.

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SCOLA CLASSMATE AND ACCESSORIES
SCOLA CLASSMATE Stand
Wall mount Screws and fasteners

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Power supply and extension cord User´s instructions
User’s instrUctions
SCOLA™ FM SySteM
SCOLA CLASSMATE

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DESCRIPTION
Mechanical design
The maximum thickness of the unit is 110 mm.
LED indicator behind the front
plate.
The LED indicates different condi-
tions depending on status.
The size of the rear plate is 125 x
193 mm.

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Holes for the wall mount.
1. On/off button
2. Extra socket
3. Mini USB connector for power
supply

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How does SCOLA CLASSMATE work?
During the first minute after SCOLA CLASSMATE has been
turned on, the synchronisation channel can be programmed into
the memory. This is done with a SCOLA TEACH33/44 or SCOLA
PROGRAMMER.
After one minute, the SCOLA CLASSMATE starts to send out the
channel synchronisation signal. This signal will be repeated 3
times per second and will set all SCOLA FLEX or Amigo ear-level
FM receivers within range to the programmed channel.
The range of the signal is approximately 1.5 m.
SCOLA CLASSMATE is powered by the external power supply.
However, an internal rechargeable back-up battery will supply
uninterrupted power to the unit for 48 hours if the mains power
is cut off (for example if the wall outlet is needed for another pur-
pose).

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The back-up battery is continuously charged when the power
supply is connected to the mains. When connected the first time,
it will take about 10 hours before the battery is fully charged.
NOTE:
The back-up battery can / may only be replaced by authorised Widex
service personnel.
Response to synchronisation signals
ASCOLAFLEXthathasgoneinto“sleep”modeafteraperiodof
notreceivinganytransmissionsignalfromanFMtransmitterwill
first“wakeup”andthenbesynchronisedtothechannelusedin
theclassroom

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In the standard SCOLA FLEX setting, a beep will be heard every
time the receiver receives a synchronisation signal. The alterna-
tive is a setting where a beep is only generated when the SCOLA
FLEX channel is changed. Please contact the hearing health-
care professional, referring to the Programming guide for SCOLA
PROGRAMMER and SCOLA FLEX and Programming guide for
teachers and professionals.
WithWidexIntegratedSignalProcessing(ISP)hearingaidsset
toworkwithSCOLAFLEXthehearingaid’sdirectaudioprogram
isautomaticallyswitchedonandoffcontrolledbytheSCOLA
FLEX
During breaks between lessons, the ISP hearing aid will work in,
for example, its standard acoustic program without the user hav-
ing to operate the FM switch or remove the SCOLA FLEX from
the hearing aid. When the user returns to the lesson, the SCOLA
CLASSMATE will set the SCOLA FLEX to the channel used in that
classroom and switch on the direct audio program, allowing the
FM signal to become audible. Fully automatically.

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INSTALLATION
Placement
SCOLA CLASSMATE is intended to be mounted on a wall in the
classroom or placed in its stand on a shelf or table.
We recommend that it is placed about 1.5 m above the floor.
The best way to ensure correct channel synchronisation is to
place the SCOLA CLASSMATE close to the entrance door.
If a wall socket is not within reach of the power supply cord, the
provided extension cord can be used.

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Channel
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Wall mounting
1. Find a convenient location for mounting the
SCOLA CLASSMATE.
2. Use the wall mount as a guide to mark the loca-tion of the
two holes.
3. Drill the holes in the wall.
4. In case of brick, concrete or similar walls, drill the holes with
a diameter that will allow the fasteners to fit into the holes.

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5. Insert the screws through the wall mount washers and screw
the screws into the holes. Take care not to bend the wall
mount during mounting.
6. Plug the power supply into the USB connector. Use the pro-
vided extension cord, if necessary.
7. Plug the power supply into the wall socket and switch on the
mains power.
8. Align the SCOLA CLASSMATE with the wall mount.
9. When the SCOLA CLASSMATE has been placed on the wall
mount, slide the unit first to the left and then downwards to
lock it in place.
10. To remove the SCOLA CLASSMATE, lift it slightly and slide it
to the right.

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