Widex SCOLA talk Installation instructions

USER INSTRUCTIONS
SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM
SCOLA TALK TRANSMITTER

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................
GETTINGSTARTED................................................
THEFMSYSTEM ..................................................
BATTERYINFORMATION ..........................................
Batterytype ....................................................
Insertingthebatteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Batterylifetimeandpowerlevel.................................
ChargingbatterieswithSCOLATALK ............................
TurningSCOLATALKonandoff .................................
SettingSCOLATALK ...........................................
Connectingtheexternalantenna ................................
DIFFERENTWAYSTOUSESCOLATALK ........................... 
Attachingtheneckcord ........................................
Connectingaudioequipment ...................................
Connectinganexternalmicrophone ............................
Channelselection ..............................................
ADVICEONTHEUSEOFTHESCOLA™FMSYSTEM ................. 
CAREANDMAINTENANCE....................................... 
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WARNINGS .................................................... 
INCASEOFMALFUNCTION ...................................... 
WARRANTY.................................................... 
SAFETYWARNING.............................................. 
REGULATORYINFORMATION.................................... 
SYMBOLS...................................................... 
SETTINGS...................................................... 
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INTRODUCTION
We hope you will be pleased with your SCOLA product.
SCOLA provides hearing aid users with additional opportunities
in difficult listening situations.
WARNING
This booklet contains important information and instructions. Read
this booklet carefully before you start using the device.
NOTE
Your SCOLA TALK device and accessories may not look exactly as illus-
trated in this booklet. We furthermore reserve the right to make any
changes considered necessary.

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GETTING STARTED
To benefit fully from your SCOLA™ FM system, it is important that
you make yourself familiar with its functions.
It is therefore a good idea to consider the kind of situations in
which you will be using the FM system, and what would be the
best SCOLA TALK settings in different situations.
You will often obtain the best result from the FM system if others
around you help in taking an active part in using it. Your SCOLA
TALK could conveniently hang around the neck of the person you
are communicating with, while during dinner and conferences it
could be placed on the table. In order to determine the best set-
tings, it is a good idea to practice first with your family and friends
to become familiar with the various possibilities.

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THE FM SYSTEM
An FM system is a wireless communication system which allows
the sound from the microphone (SCOLA TALK) to be sent directly
to the hearing aid via a small receiver (SCOLA FLEX or SCOLA
BUDDY), in the same way that a radio receives a signal from a
radio transmitter.

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The SCOLA TALK FM transmitter:
SCOLA TALK transmits signals to one or more receivers. With the
external antenna, the operating range will be up to 22 yards in
ideal transmitting conditions. Without the external antenna, the
operating range will be up to 1 meter.
1. Switch
2. Microphone grille
3. Antenna jack
4. Charge jack
5. Audio input/microphone
jack
6. Table stand/battery cover
7. Display and buttons
8. Clip
4.
5.
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The following accessories are available for the SCOLA™ FM sys-
tem:
Storage case Bag External antenna
Audio cord Neck cord Battery charger
User instrUctions
SCOLA™ FM SySteM
scoLA tALK trAnsmitter
Two rechargeable batteries (NiMH) User instructions

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BATTERY INFORMATION
Battery type
Two AAA batteries are required for your SCOLA TALK. These can
either be rechargeable or standard alkaline non-rechargeable
batteries. If you have any questions about the type, acquisition
or use of batteries, please consult the hearing care professional
where you acquired your SCOLA™ FM system.
The rechargeable batteries included are nickel-metal-hydride
(NiMH) type batteries. They are environmentally friendly and
do not contain heavy metals. The contact surface at the nega-
tive pole ensures that only this type of battery can be charged
directly in SCOLA TALK.

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WARNING
If you use other types of rechargeable batteries for your SCOLA TALK,
they must be charged in a separate charger. Of non-rechargeable bat-
teries, only alkaline batteries may be used. If you try to charge this type
of battery, all that will happen is that all the battery symbol bars will
start to flash in the display.
For optimum battery life, please charge the batteries for at least
10 hours the first time, before you begin using your SCOLA TALK.
BE SURE to change alkaline batteries as soon as they are
exhausted, to avoid battery leakage.
ALWAYS remember to remove the batteries – irrespective of type
– if the transmitter will not be used for several weeks.

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Inserting the batteries
First, open the table stand. Squeeze the sides of the stand to lift
off the battery cover, and insert the batteries as indicated by the
symbols in the bottom of the table stand.
If the SCOLA TALK is used by young children, the cover may be
provided with a tamper-resistant screw (1) to prevent battery
removal. The screw is available as an optional accessory.
1.

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Battery lifetime and power level
Two rechargeable batteries are included. With fully charged bat-
teries, your SCOLA TALK can operate continuously for ten hours.
The display shows the battery power level. If the batteries are flat,
this will be indicated by a flashing bar. We recommend that you
always have a set of spare batteries with you.
WARNING
Low battery can cause the sound transmission to suddenly stop.
WARNING
Batteries that are no longer usable should be disposed of in accordance
with applicable environmental requirements.

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Charging batteries with SCOLA TALK
The charger works within the range of 110 V to 240 V. It is import-
ant to only use the charger supplied. During charging, the bars
of the battery symbol on the display will flash. It takes about ten
hours for flat batteries to be fully charged. It will not damage the
batteries if the charger is connected for a longer period of time.
WARNING
Charger and mini USB connector:
This device can be charged by an external charger or USB device.
Only connect a charger that is compatible with the SCOLA TALK.
The charger plug and input rating must be compatible with the AC wall
outlet in your region.
When the SCOLA TALK is connected to external mains-operated equip-
ment like a charger or PC or similar, this equipment must comply with
IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1 or equivalent UL safety standards.
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 TALK.

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Turning SCOLA TALK on and off
You turn the SCOLA TALK on by pushing the switch forwards to
the desired setting and off by pushing it backwards to the (•) set-
ting.

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Setting SCOLA TALK
The mode switch on your SCOLA TALK allows
you to choose between various microphone
settings according to the listening situation
you are in.
You have the following options:
In this setting your SCOLA TALK is switched off.
In this setting your SCOLA TALK is on, and the microphone
receives speech and sound from all directions. This mode
is called ”omnidirectional”. We recommend that you use
this mode when the people or sounds you wish to hear
are situated all around the microphone. Your SCOLA TALK
could, for example, be placed in the middle of a table.

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In this setting, SCOLA TALK is in the mode called
“directional”. It mostly picks up sound signals coming
from in front, attenuating unwanted sounds coming from
beside or behind you. We recommend that you use this
mode when you want to listen to a person located in front
of the microphone.
In this setting, SCOLA TALK’s directionality is even more
effective. This mode is called ”super-directional”. We
recommend that you use this mode in difficult listening
situations with loud noise levels, or when the sound source
is further away.

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Connecting the external antenna
The best signal without noise is
obtained by connecting the external
antenna. The noise-free signal trans-
mission range is highly dependent
on the surroundings. If you put down
the SCOLA TALK or give it to some-
one to hold, it is a good idea to use the external antenna. If you
hold the SCOLA TALK in your hand, it can be used without the
external antenna.

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DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE SCOLA TALK
SCOLA TALK can be used in a number of different ways:
• Itcanhangaroundtheneckorbeclippedontotheclothesof
thepersonspeaking
• Itcanbeplacedonatable
• Youcanholditinyourhandpointingitatthepersonspeak-
ing
• Itcanbeconnectedtovariouskindsofaudioequipment
suchasatelevisionorradioortoanexternalmicrophone

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Attaching the neck cord
1. Place the provided neck cord holder on
the SCOLA TALK.
2. Press the neck cord holder against the
SCOLA TALK and push it forward until it
snaps into place in the hole of the clip.
The cord can be attached and removed
at the side of the holder. The neck cord
length can be adjusted as required.

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Connecting audio equipment
The audio cord provided is used to connect the
SCOLA TALK to audio equipment (e.g. TV and radio). Plug the
audio cord directly into the headphone jack of the audio equip-
ment. Plug the other end of the audio cord into the audio jack of
the SCOLA TALK. If the SCOLA TALK is off, it will automatically
turn on when you connect it to the audio equipment, if the audio
signal level is sufficiently high.
The sound signal volume can usually be adjusted using the vol-
ume control of the audio equipment. If the signal from the audio
equipment is too weak, the SCOLA TALK will automatically turn
off after five minutes. To prevent this from happening, you must
increase the volume on the audio equipment, or set the SCOLA
TALK in the (omnidirectional) setting, which will switch on
SCOLA TALK’s own microphone. In the two other settings, the
audio input function is deactivated.
Other connection possibilities include SCART (e.g. for TV or video.
Only for the European market) and phono plugs (e.g. for hi-fi).