Widex SCOLA User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM
SCOLA FLEX RECEIVER
and
SCOLA FLEX-i RECEIVER
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................
THESCOLA™FMSYSTEM ..........................................
DESCRIPTION ..................................................
PREPARINGTHESCOLARECEIVER...............................
Batteryinformation ............................................
ConnectingSCOLAFLEXFMshoeversion.......................
ConnectingSCOLAFLEXuniversalthree-pinplugversion .......
ConnectingtheSCOLAFLEX-iintegratedversion ................
OPERATINGTHESCOLARECEIVER ...............................
Themodeswitch ...............................................
Changingthereceivingchannel .................................
Thescanbutton ................................................
GOODADVICE..................................................
CAREANDMAINTENANCE.......................................
WARNINGS ....................................................
INCASEOFMALFUNCTION......................................
TERMSANDDEFINITIONSEXPLAINED............................
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WARRANTY....................................................
REGULATORYINFORMATION....................................
SYMBOLS .....................................................
SETTINGS .....................................................
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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.
WARNING
This booklet contains important information and instructions. Read
this booklet carefully before you start using the device.
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NOTE
Your SCOLA receiver and accessories may not look exactly as illustrat-
ed in this booklet. We furthermore reserve the right to make any
changes considered necessary.
The SCOLA FLEX-i is the design-integrated version of the SCOLA FLEX.
Unless otherwise stated, these instructions apply to both the SCOLA
FLEX receiver and the SCOLA FLEX-i receiver.
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THE SCOLA™ FM SYSTEM
The SCOLA™ FM system consists of a SCOLA transmitter and
one or two SCOLA FLEX or SCOLA FLEX-i receivers.
The SCOLA transmitter’s primary function is to transmit sound
signals from the microphone or audio equipment to the receiver.
The operating range is up to 22-33 yards, depending on the
surroundings.
The receiver’s function is to receive sound signals from a SCOLA
transmitter or other FM transmitters.
For Widex behind-the-ear hearing aids, the shoe and receiver are
assembled to form an integrated unit, henceforth referred to as
an FM shoe. For use with other behind-the-ear hearing aid types,
the receiver (only SCOLA FLEX) can be provided with a universal
three-pin plug to fit an audio shoe.
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The SCOLA FLEX-i receiver is connected directly to the hearing
aid without the use of any FM shoe.
The SCOLA transmitter and receiver must be on the same chan-
nel to work together.
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SCOLA FLEX
SCOLA FLEX FM shoe, 1 or 2 units
SCOLA FLEX with universal three-pin plug,
1 or 2 units
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SCOLA FLEX-i
SCOLA FLEX-i
Design-integrated receiver which can be
connected to specific Widex hearing aids.
User instrUctions
SCOLA™ FM SySteM
SCOLA FLEX RECEIVER
and
SCOLA FLEX-i RECEIVER
User instructions
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DESCRIPTION
The receiver has the following functions:
3-position mode switch.
Channel scan button allowing scanning and
automatic selection of the receiving channel.
Right (red) / left (blue) / neutral (transpar-
ent) mark for correct positioning of receiv-
ers on the hearing aids (if two hearing aids
are used).
The serial number and CE mark are found
on the side of the receiver.
NOTE
We recommend that you make a note of the se-
rial number at the back of this booklet.
101 180
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PREPARING THE SCOLA RECEIVER
Battery information
The receiver is powered by the hearing aid battery. We recom-
mend that you insert a new battery in the hearing aid when using
the SCOLA system for the first time.
The receiver is provided with an automatic hibernation mode ,
which reduces the power usage.
Connecting SCOLA FLEX, FM shoe version:
Several different FM shoe versions are available for Widex BTE
hearing instruments, in which the shoe and the SCOLA FLEX are an
integrated unit. In the manual ”The FM shoes for the SCOLA™ sys-
tem” you can see how to connect SCOLA FLEX to various Widex
hearing instruments.
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Connecting SCOLA FLEX, universal three-pin plug version:
When SCOLA FLEX is used with hearing aids and shoes that
require a universal three-pin plug version, connecting SCOLA
FLEX is a two-step process:
• ClicktheSCOLAFLEXontotheshoePushtheplugintothe
shoeuntilitclicks
• Now attach the shoe with the connected SCOLA FLEX to the
hearing aid.
The shoes are available in various makes and designs. Your shoe
may therefore look different from the one shown in these instruc-
tions. However, the way to attach it is, in principle, the same.
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Connecting the SCOLA FLEX-i integrated version:
After removing the cover plate, slide the SCOLA FLEX-i into posi-
tion on the bottom of the hearing aid.
Slide the locking button upwards to lock the SCOLA FLEX-i into
place.
Open Locked
We recommend that the SCOLA FLEX-i remains on the hearing
aid.
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OPERATING THE SCOLA RECEIVER
The mode switch
The receiver is turned on and off by means of the mode switch.
The standard switch positions are: 0, 1 and 2.
• positionThereceiverisoffOnlythe
soundsignalfromthehearingaidcanbe
heard
• positionThereceiverisonOnlytheFM
signalcanbeheardInsomeolderhear-
ingaidmodelsthemicrophonewillnot
becompletelyturnedoffwhichmeans
thatloudsoundscanstillbeheardThis
settingiscalled“FM”
• positionThereceiverisonBoththe
FMsignalandthesoundsignalfromthe
hearingaidarereceivedThissettingis
called“FMM”
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With recent Widex hearing aids, the mode switch may function
differently. This is described in the manual: “The FM shoes for the
SCOLA™ system”.
The hearing care professional can program the mode switch so
that it functions differently than described here. This can then be
noted at the back of this booklet.
Changing the receiving channel
When the receiver is turned on, the starting channel will be the
channel last used unless programmed differently.
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The scan button
By using the channel scan button:
Press the scan button down. The receiver will then scan the pre-
selected channels automatically. During scanning, a brief beep
will be heard every 1½ seconds. When an FM signal is detected
on one of the channels, the scanning stops automatically and two
beep tones are heard. If no FM signal is detected on any of the
pre-selected channels, the scanning will not stop until all chan-
nels have been scanned, i.e. it will return to the starting channel.
A long beep will then be heard.
The hearing care professional can change the channel scan but-
ton function so that it is no longer possible to operate the scan
button. The scan button setting can be noted at the back of these
instructions.
The frequency and volume of the beep tone can also be adjusted
by the hearing care professional.
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By synchronizing:
SCOLA CLASSMATE, SCOLA TEACH or other compatible prod-
ucts can wirelessly set the SCOLA receiver to a specific receiv-
ing channel.
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GOOD ADVICE
To benefit fully from the SCOLA FM system, it is important to:
• practiceusingtheFMsystemandtestthedifferentsettings
infamiliarsurroundings
• informotherpeoplethatyouuseanFMsystemwithyour
hearingaidsothattheycanunderstandwhytheyshould
talkintothemicrophoneandhowthesystemworks
• select the right settings for the SCOLA transmitter and receiver
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Listening situation Suggested setting of the mode switch on the
receiver
In kindergartens /
classrooms
With young children, we recommend choosing
setting 2 (FM+M) to allow the children to hear
themselves as well as those around them.
Using SCOLA TEACH as the transmitter device,
the teacher may also choose to set the receiver
temporarily to another setting, e.g. “FM+M” irre-
spective of the physical position of the switch. In
this setting the receiver cannot be turned off.
Lectures If you want to listen to the teacher / lecturer
only, choose setting 1 (FM).
If you also want to listen to speech around you,
choose setting 2 (FM+M).
In a car In general, we always suggest using the receiver
with setting 2 (FM+M).
If a child only needs to hear what a parent is say-
ing, choose setting 1 (FM).
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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.
• Removeanydirtfromthereceiverwithadrysoftcloth
• DonotdisassembleanyoftheSCOLAproductsorhearing
aidasthiswillvoidtheguarantee
• DonotusewateralcoholortheliketocleantheFMsystem
• Makesurethatthemicrophoneaudioandpowersupply
cordsdonotbecometangledup
• Donotexposethereceivertocosmeticshairspraywater
cleaningsolutionsorotherchemicals
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